Florida State Parks

Recreation at Florida’s 175 state parks, trails and historic sites. Tag us in your #FLStateParks adventures! ☀🥾

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When #Isaias tried to rain on this Florida couple’s big day, Florida State Parks got the job done.

David and Nicole’s wedding was scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens State Park just a few days after Hurricane Isaias’ landfall. Park staff and a strike team worked together to clear the area for the wedding, and thanks to their hard work, David and Nicole got to have their special day as planned.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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📍: Eden Gardens State Park

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[Florida DEP News @FLDEPNews]

🌀 Storm Response 🌀

@FLStateParks strike teams have been on the ground across the Panhandle working tirelessly to clear debris, repair damage and help our state parks safely reopen.

For more updates on parks in the Panhandle, visit https://t.co/4kVaGUeHti

[Florida State Parks @FLStateParks]

Grayton Beach State Park has reopened!

When Governor DeSantis learned that Hurricane Isaias washed out the road, he connected FDOT and the Florida State Parks team to get the road fixed and get Grayton Beach State Park back on its feet.

For more updates on park closures, visit https://t.co/Gq05P2pOzu

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📍: Grayton Beach State Park
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[Ron DeSantis @GovRonDeSantis]

Governor DeSantis Provides Latest Update on Hurricane Isaias Response Efforts in Walton County https://t.co/2isXHCCZf4

[Florida State Parks @FLStateParks]

Florida State Parks staff are out in the field today assessing the state parks for damage. Through these assessments we’ve found that the road at Grayton Beach State Park was washed out during the storm. These early surveys of the State Parks are an integral part of repairing the damage and getting our parks back open as soon as possible.

Thank you to our staff who make this possible!

For updates on park closures, visit https://t.co/Gq05P2qmp2

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📍: Grayton Beach State Park
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[Florida State Parks @FLStateParks]

We are closely monitoring Hurricane #Isaias and its potential impacts to Florida. Each park has an action plan for any necessary response to severe weather, & pre-storm prep is already underway.

Stay up to date on park closures by visiting https://t.co/TwGsjTiOyu.

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Indian Key Historic State Park was once a busy island community in the 1830s. People lived and worked in a small village with homes, a store and docks. The town grew because wreckers used the island as a base to help ships that crashed on nearby reefs.

Everything changed in 1840 during the Second Seminole War, when the settlement was attacked and destroyed. Today, visitors can walk past old stone foundations and imagine what life was like in this once‑active island community.

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📍: Indian Key Historic State Park

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Wide, open views are easy to find at Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park. Trails pass through marshes, prairies and pine flatwoods, giving visitors long looks across calm, serene land. Sawgrass and wetland plants stretch out in every direction, and even small rises in the terrain create simple, clear vantage points.

These broad horizons make it easy to spot wildlife or watch how the light changes across the landscape. The quiet setting is peaceful, spacious and easy for any hiker to enjoy.

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📍: Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park

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It’s First Day Bikes! Explore Florida’s landscapes while building healthy habits.

Florida State Parks are inviting visitors to start October with a ride. Many parks offer smooth, scenic trails where families can enjoy fresh air, wildlife and quiet natural spaces from the seat of a bike.

Parks with paved paths, multi‑use trails and open roads give riders plenty of choices for a safe, enjoyable trip.

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Wide stretches of mangroves, marsh and pine flatwoods make Collier-Seminole State Park a good place to spot many different bird species.

Because the landscape shifts from swamp to forest to prairie, visitors have plenty of chances to see different species in one trip.

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📍: Collier-Seminole State Park

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Boat tours are nothing new for Silver Springs State Park.

In the late 1800s, visitors began riding simple wooden boats across the crystal‑clear water to see fish, plants and the bright sandy bottom. As tourism grew, guides started using glass‑bottom boats, which let people look straight through the floor into the spring. These tours quickly became the park’s signature experience and drew travelers from all over the country.

Today, glass‑bottom boat tours continue the tradition and remain one of the most recognizable parts of the park’s story.

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📍: Silver Springs State Park

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National Public Lands Day is here, and Florida State Parks are celebrating the natural areas that belong to everyone. Public lands protect clean water, wildlife habitat and the outdoor spaces people enjoy for hiking, paddling and learning about nature.

Across the state, volunteers help with trail work, litter removal and other projects that keep parks healthy. These efforts support conservation and make sure parks stay welcoming for future visitors.

National Public Lands Day reminds us that these places thrive when communities care for them.

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📍: Wekiwa Springs State Park

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[Florida State Parks @FLStateParks]

Florida State Parks are expanding access to some of the state’s most popular beaches with new EcoRover track chairs. Funded through a partnership between the Florida State Parks Foundation and Surfing’s Evolution & Preservation Foundation, these chairs will be located at:

-Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.
-Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
-St. Andrews State Park.
-T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.

Florida State Parks manage more than 100 miles of shoreline, and these new track chairs will help more visitors explore and enjoy these natural spaces.

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A quiet stretch of coastal Florida, Seabranch Preserve State Park is a great place to slow down and spot wildlife. Butterflies are common along the park’s 8 miles of trails, moving between sunlit openings and native plants. Visitors also often spot wading birds, small fish, crabs and other coastal species in the nearby shallows.

The preserve sits along the St. Lucie River estuary, supporting a wide mix of animals that thrive in this coastal setting.

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📍: Seabranch Preserve State Park
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A calm, colorful landscape makes Eden Gardens State Park an easy place to enjoy a simple moment outdoors. Towering live oaks create wide shaded areas, and the ornamental garden adds bright pops of color around the historic Wesley House.

The park is full of life, with visitors often spotting songbirds, wading birds and squirrels

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📍: Eden Gardens State Park

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Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park welcomes visitors to one of the most peaceful and naturally rich islands in the Upper Keys. The tropical hardwood hammock here is one of the best preserved in Florida, filled with lush vegetation and the quiet sounds of island wildlife.

Guided tours help visitors explore the hammock’s unique plants, learn how the island’s freshwater resources shaped life here and see the historic Matheson House, which reflects early life on the key.

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📍: Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park

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Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park preserves the site of Plaza San Carlos, a Spanish military and administrative center established in the early 1800s. The plaza stood at the heart of a fortified settlement built to secure Spain’s position on Amelia Island during a time of intense international competition.

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📍: Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park

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Happy Labor Day from Florida State Parks!

Today we celebrate the rangers, biologists, volunteers and more who keep our parks safe, welcoming and full of life. Their work protects trails, restores habitats and helps visitors connect with Florida’s natural beauty.

Thank you to everyone whose dedication keeps Florida’s state parks thriving.

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Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park protects one of the Gulf Coast’s rare wetland habitats, giving visitors a quiet place to explore water and wildlife.

A boardwalk trail leads across pitcher plant bogs toward the bayou, where calm, shallow water meets open marsh. It’s a good spot for nature watching, with fish, wading birds and crabs often seen near the shoreline.

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📍: Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

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Troy Spring State Park is a great place to get out on the water and enjoy one of the clearest springs along the Suwannee River. The spring stays around 72 degrees, giving swimmers and snorkelers cool, steady conditions throughout the year. The basin opens into a wide run with bright underwater views, fish and turtles.

Paddlers can launch from the riverbank and paddle through a calm stretch of river lined with cypress and hardwoods. The remains of the Madison, a Civil War steamboat, rest near the river bottom and add a unique historic stop for those traveling by water.

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📍: Troy Spring State Park
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