Hidden gem! We loved swimming and my boys enjoyed climbing the palm tree…read more We did a short trail and saw plants and bugs! We had a picnic at a table but moved to the sun because the boys were cold.

Great place to spend the day and have fun!!We go on the weekends with friends by boat and it's…read morelot's of fun!

The Welaka mud is soooo amazing!.. You can walk, run and do…read moreexercise, bike and walk dog around there.. The pool is very cold omg and your body feel nice when you get out of the water.

Absolutely beautiful spring. A short mile and a half hike to the beautiful spring. Well worth the…read moretrip

This park/beach is nice. We went there for just a couple minutes cuz of the awful smell and it was…read moreextremely windy but the Atlantic ocean and Matanzas river together looked beautiful

Well groomed paths but bring insect repellent in the warm weather! Lots of great historical signs…read moreexplaining the area and the unique nature of the area.

The remote entrance off Route 17 is narrow and the change of elevation is more than a little…read morenoticeable especially for this part of Florida, I grab a lower gear and crawl up the incline towards the gate - the rules are posted, some display the park's hours, another reminds you to be "bear aware" and a drop box is available to pay the entrance fee on your honor, I throw my annual pass on the dash but it's doubtful that I'll need it as the rain continues to drizzle across the pavement that winds through the charred pines from the previous control burn. Most of the side trails are blocked by iron gates or logs and disappear from sight after only a few yards. The air is heavy with humidity as the sun peeks in and out of the clouds, the condensate drips from my water bottle tucked in the cup holder and a dragon fly kisses my side window as I navigate at an idle towards the water edge. The only sounds audible as I creep through this forrest are the winding sounds of the super charger and the exhaust from my Jeep "Ole Red". The rumble ends with the turn of the key at the river's edge the silence is only broken by the tidal flow of the St. John's River as it challenges the narrow channel of Dunn Creek. The drizzling rain continues soaking the leafs and underbrush while cleansing the air and awakens the forrest - a gray squirrel scurry's across the foliage jumping on the nearest tree trunk as he scans his territory for intruders. There's a small pier and floating dock to moor your skiff or wet a line, a small branch in the shallows snagged some kids red and white bobber and displays it like a trophy while some fish celebrates. Just when I thought I was the only winner on this fine day I'm humble by nature once again, I guess if a tree falls in the woods it does make a noise even if no arrogant human hears it - this is the kind of place where I find my reset button, I really need to do this more often...

Great area to walk, run, ride a bike or dive if your unable to do those activities. Parking is…read moregreat and is handicapped accessible. There are primitive type bathrooms that are well maintained. Dock is very nice on a wide curve of the creek. Great area to bird watch or even see the occasional deer, alligator, and other wildlife.

While tooling around Ocala recently, my husband and I stumbled upon the Scott Springs Park…read more It has lush green space to picnic or frokic on. Its got a Bike track for BMX and a large playground with clean, modern styles. The highlight here for me was the walk down to the sink hole/spring. Its a lovely bit of Florida history. Last year, there was water in the sinkhole. Today it has mostly become a dry pit with a boil at tue back, beneath the rocks. There was a turtle taking advantage of the little pool of water. Truly a nice park to visit

Scott Springs Park is a great park in Ocala, Florida…read more I enjoyed my time here while getting some steps in and stretching my legs. Overall, the park has decent parking and is a nice place to escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. If you are in the area, go check out Scott Springs Park. As Ocala continues to grow, it is nice to have places like this to just go chill.

Such a beautiful state park! We joked it's the grand canyon of Florida! lol! You pay $5 for each…read morecar to enter, and you can park right at the entrance and walk around or you can drive in to the bottom of the Ravine! I thought this was great cause it's about 2 miles to walk the whole thing and we had kids with us that would have a fit with that much walking. You can stop at multiple areas on the drive in and we walked a short way to the suspension bridge and to the bottom, SO pretty down there! A lake/ spring is at the bottom, with lots of vegetation just a beautiful area! Nice bathrooms are also available around!

The Ravines was enhanced in the 1930's with the New Deal; the ravine is a natural sink hole. It is…read morea Fl State Park and they have several trails through the park and it appears locals walk the trails regularly. What is also nice is they have events there too...festivals. The cost is $5.00 per car. We enjoyed the two hanging bridges , paved pathways, small stream at bottom of ravine...one thing the old, steep rock steps need rails to hold onto! Let it be a Scouts of America project or Garden Club....some organization if the state won't pay. I believe it is a safety hazard. Palatka has a real asset with this park!

What a neat little hidden treasure! They've got some lovely trails in here and incredible views…read more There is a kayak launch as well. And loads of different types of camping/cabin rentals available. And a pool! This day I went just to walk the trails and it's amazing how you can feel so far in the woods while still being basically in a neighborhood. The trails aren't very long but plenty to see along the way. I liked the tree house trail and seeing the neat treehouses you can camp in. And the views over the river are gorgeous down the jungle trail. If you need to get out to touch grass, highly suggest this spot!

Such a fun time last night at Camp Chowenwaw!…read more We stayed in one of the treehouses, number 5 to be specific. There was so much wildlife to be heard throughout the night including owls, woodpeckers, and what we think were crickets or maybe lubbers. The bathrooms and shower areas were very clean for a park/camping area. There are different trails to explore along the path to the treehouses, which we didn't have a chance to do. We suggest bringing a sheet or blanket to cover your mattresses. Each treehouse has 2 twin sized bunk beds (total of 4 mattresses). They are VERY uncomfortable, so if you need extra support, you should probably bring a mattress topper/padding. The grills were pretty clean, just need some dusting off before cooking, though, nothing out of the ordinary. Upkeep for everything was great!

Riverfront Park in Palatka runs along the St. Johns River just south of Memorial Bridge, a wide and…read moreopen stretch of waterfront with a smooth walking path, fishing and boat piers, a kayak launch, and the city's tall Millennium Clock Tower standing close to the water. The tower gives the park a clear focal point, its height and simple lines rising above the river and the lawns around it. From the walkway you get a strong, unobstructed view of Memorial Bridge, its long concrete sweep carrying traffic across one of the broadest points of the St. Johns. On a sunny day it is an easy and pleasant walk, the kind where you slow down without meaning to. In December, though, the river goes quiet, and you will not see much boat traffic at all. [Review 1630 of 2025 - 2207 in Florida - 25178 overall]

aka James C Godwin Riverfront Park. On the banks of the St…read more John River in Palatka near the downtown area this riverfront park offers a nice respite. Restful benches are placed throughout the green & treed banks. There is a free boat launch, marina, playground, amphitheatre and fishing pier. There is a walking/biking path that stretches from one side of the park to the end. Large free parking lots west of the park.

Great Park. Large scale park with plenty to keep your kids entertained. Good amount of shade to…read morekeep you protected from the sun and if not there is covered seating. Parking is decent and their are public restrooms that are in decent condition. A good place to let your kiddos burn energy if the weather isn't too hot.

Nice resting place by the pond. Wasn't hard to locate as…read moreI'd looked up location prior. Cemetery was well kept and a nice employee answered questions that our group had about other graves.