While the changing of seasons from summer to fall might cause you to daydream about green leaves turning to carmine and orange, Floridians are treated to a different kind of color transformation: ...

At Florida's state parks, we are grateful for the efforts of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) who, from 1933 to 1942, built facilities at eight parks that became the foundation of our network of ...

Effective October 18, 2024: Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is temporarily closed and entry from the beach is prohibited for guest safety. While visitors may walk along the beach, please refrain from ...

Although this park is primarily a wildlife refuge, it can be a personal refuge - a place to relax and collect shells along secluded, pristine beaches. Accessible only by boat, Egmont Key has a unique ...

Effective July 11, 2022: Annual Entrance Passes may be purchased at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park at the Visitor Center, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Credit cards only. Thank ...

$6 per vehicle. Does not include gardens entry, January through April. A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled ...

The remnants of a sugar plantation reveal a complex history of slavery and a country in turmoil This site was once part of a 5,000-acre sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. Listed on the ...

Following these practices will help to protect our parks, wildlife and your pet! Pets are not permitted on beaches, boardwalks or playgrounds, or in bathing areas, cabins, park buildings or concession ...

Effective April 9, 2024: Erosion and sand migration have separated the northernmost mile of the Honeymoon Island State Park sandspit from the main island, forming a temporary cut. Erosion and sand ...

One of the few untouched islands along the Gulf Coast, Caladesi Island State Park is accessible only by boat, but is worth the extra effort. Whether it is a stroll along the island’s pristine beaches ...

The main beach access ramp in our day use area is temporarliy closed due to damages from Hurricane Milton. There is still access to the beach with the stairs. Both campgrounds will be impacted by road ...

The pool is closed until further notice. Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this diverse park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and wonderful wildlife viewing. Come visit ...