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Dec 30, 2025 - Residents looking to trade screen time for sunshine this New Year’s Day have a standing invitation from the Florida State Parks system. On Jan. 1, 2026, parks

Linda White is the recipient of the 2022 Adult Volunteer of the Year for Visitor Services.

Stroll through the Veterans Memorial Plaza and view the replica of the Three Soldiers Detail statue. Reflect on the sacrifice of the brave men and women that...

Florida State Parks is has its own specialty license plate, so make sure to be one of the first to show your support by getting one today.

An easy drive from Jacksonville or Fernandina Beach, the park protects over 200 acres of unspoiled wilderness along the southern tip of Amelia Island....

The Florida Park Service plans for the future of recreation in Florida. We work with local governments, park users, scientists, recreation providers and...

Volunteers contribute more than a million hours per year to the success of Florida State Parks. Are you interested in becoming a campground host or resident...

Our organization supports St. George Island State Park, Orman House Historic State Park, John Gorrie State Park Museum, Chapman Botanical Gardens and the Three...

Blackwater River boasts an incredible array of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, many centered around the park’s namesake waterway.

The Operation Recreation GeoTour, hosted by Geocaching.com, stretches from Pensacola to Key West and includes some of Florida's award-winning state parks!...

Experience the legacy of Dr. Alvan Chapman, the South's most celebrated botanist.

One of Florida’s first state parks, the otherworldly Florida Caverns offers visitors the opportunity to go underground and experience a part of the state...

Atlantic Ridge Preserve is a tropical paradise of sabal palms, live oak and wild coffee. The park provides habitat for a variety of plants and animals.

Enjoy some of the most picturesque areas along North Florida's Gulf Coast. Bald Point offers access to two Apalachee Bay beaches for swimming, sunbathing,...

With the recent discovery of documents revealing the lives of the African-Americans who worked under Thomas Orman, a thrilling restoration project is underway...

Glamping - or glamorous camping - is a relaxing way to experience the outdoors in luxury. All you need is transportation and the clothes on your back to start...

Just minutes from downtown Miami on the tip of Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park offers visitors breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and...

Do you enjoy working outside? Do you want your work to make a difference? Are you looking for a professional adventure? Working for Florida’s state parks...

With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant...

Florida State Parks maintains an active presence on Facebook, X, Instagram and more. Stay in the know and subscribe to our feeds.

Ranger Hatch Wefing is a native of Apalachicola and has extensive knowledge of the area and local Folklore. When you find yourself in Apalachicola, stop by the...

With the recent observance of Veterans Day, several staff members shared stories about how their time in the military gave them the skills necessary to join...

This last example of a natural coastal beach community in Broward County offers an escape from city life as well as protection for endangered plant and animal...

The coastal hammock is a unique mixture of hardwoods such as oaks, bay trees, sea grapes and many other beneficial natives.

Designated as a National Recreation Trail, running through the Green Swamp and the headwaters for some of Florida's most popular paddling destinations...

The Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program provides opportunities for young people to learn, serve and share Florida's natural and cultural resources....

This park beckons visitors to enjoy the Real Florida with opportunities to picnic, hike, camp, swim, fish, boat, kayak, standup paddleboard and canoe.

Opportunities for nature observation are everywhere at Avalon State Park! Gazing across the beach as the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean, you can often see...

Enjoy 1.7 miles of pristine secluded beach!

Sixteen distinct natural communities create the mosaic that is Jonathan Dickinson, the largest state park in Southeast Florida. Rare environments as well as...

This park commemorates the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle, which took place Feb. 20, 1864. Scenes for Civil War movies, including the 1989...

Florida school groups, including vocational schools, colleges and universities, can visit a state park without paying the day-use entry fee. We also offer the...

Avalon State Park, located on North Hutchinson Island, is a surfer’s paradise. As you head toward the beach, you will walk down a path made of coquina shells...

Bring your reusable water bottle on your visits to our state parks. Refilling water bottles helps keep single-use plastic out of our waterways, landfills and...

Annual entrance passes can be purchased at all park ranger stations and museums. If you require immediate use of your pass, this is the best option. Passes can...

The Addison Blockhouse, a small picturesque coquina rock ruin, is located on what was once an 18th-century plantation built by John Moultrie.