Snooky Park is named for Atticus "Snooky" Blanton, a Lady Lake, Florida resident who lost his life…read morewhile serving in the Navy un Pearl Harbor on the fateful day that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and brought the United States States of America into World War II. Snooky Park is an amazingly tranquil park and I enjoyed my time at this park. It is a shame that the namesake of this particular park had to lay his life down for this country, but I hope his family finds solace in such a beautiful park named for this incredible young man.

Pretty place. Lots of big trees. Walking path all around. Picnic tables with electric hookups,…read morebathrooms.

Very close to the Villages if you are staying there with family. This playground is large and…read moremodern with safe equipment. It's better than the playground in Sumter Landing. It has 2 sections, one for smaller children pre-school/toddler age. The other section is for older children that require less supervision or guidance. There are only two swings and neither are the toddler seat style. It is also fenced in for added security. The ground is mostly sand so wear your old play shoes! You'll probably run into more of the local kids without parents with them so just be aware of that.

I have 2 dogs, my most outgoing dog doesn't like this at all. My shy baby is fine with it. It's…read morenext to a highway and the sounds are very loud. Then you have golf carts going along the other side. One day, a golf cart backfired next to the park, sounded like a firework and that's the end of that. I keep trying to take her. She use to run up to the gate, now she won't get out of the cart. So, if you have a sound sensitive baby like me, not place for you.

The park area itself is lovely. The plants, trees, lake, birds, walking paths, etc. beautiful and…read morewell maintained. The sectioned off dog park is grass, has a side for small dogs and a side for large dogs. Bring your poop bag. There are rules posted, mostly common sense and consideration of others. I suggest we all need to pay attention with new or unknown dogs in any closed area, just to be sure they are all friendly.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

I'm sure it's great and I'll go back but today it was closed due to flooding. There are some…read moregeocaches in there I gotta get.

No one answers the phone and the voice mail is full. It has been that way for months so don't waste…read moreyour time.

We had an amazing time doing the 2 hour Silver Springs river tour with Captain Debbie and Captain…read moreAdam. They were both very informative and made it a super relaxing and fun tour. They were also really prompt with getting back to us on scheduling and very accommodating to our schedule. We saw several different birds, alligators, manatees and monkeys on the tour. Thanks so much for making our last day in Florida a wonderful one!

Basic field for dogs to run around in. Clean and well maintained. Nice to have this asset available…read morefor dogs.

Well kept, my Anatolian shepherd does the happy dance a mile from the park…read more People are attentive to their pets, there is ample water everywhere, and she can run full tilt! They have a flag system to mark stool and keep the grounds in excellent t condition. Grateful for this place!

Great time. A goid mix of touring the swamp, seeing the various animals and plants, most notably…read morethe beautiful cypress trees. Our captain really knew a greatbdeal and I learned a great deal about the swamps. Saw a real cold-water spring, and he got us into some open water where he could show what anbairboat can do. We came thinking it would be a cute but cheesey way to kill a day. At best a kitchy tourist trap, and at worst an overpriced, boring tourist trap. It was neither. It was fun and also surprisingly informative. We all (there were 6 of us) had a great time and will definitely go back.

IT was fun! I wish we saw more wildlife but it was so flippin hot I understand why the animals were…read morehiding .. we did see a few alligators and flew around the lake! I took my team, and we were able to buy a bucket of Bud Light and drink it on the ride. It doesn't get more MERRICA than this! PS Nice A/C and bathroom facilities where you pay and VERY friendly people who work there!