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    4.4 (11 reviews)

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    Brian H.

    Still a beautiful place. It was special to me as a kid and I'm sure it's still awesome for a kid in July. It was awesome to visit again. The staff were super friendly

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    Mari T.

    Fairly nice springs- they have a shallow side for the littles and the deep deep spring area that has a dock for jumping off. The water always cold so best to go when it's hot out. The price is right at $2 a head. Little junky snacks like slim Jim's and chips offered. Bring your cooler full of ice and food to chill out all day. Bring your goggles and snorkel to see all the fish (if u can stand the cold water). There a few Ramadas and Bbq grills. Really a nice time. But please take your precautions to avoid the brain eating amoeba as it may or may not live in our Florida waters since nobody has done enough research on it...google it but don't freak yourself out

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    We went back in May and had a great time. Beautiful place. Very clear water and super friendly staff there at the park.

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    This spring looks like a giant pool with dock to jump off of, playground, volleyball, pavilions to share and plenty of green space.

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    Manatee Springs State Park - Glamping Tents! Located in the Hickory Loop!

    Manatee Springs State Park

    4.2(74 reviews)
    17.0 mi

    This park is clean and well-staffed. Most of the time, the concession is serving an assortment of…read morekid-loving snacks. There is enough room for everyone, The water is warm (lmao). It's great for birthdays, anniversary, whatever party you want to have. I think you can reserve a table or two, Have fun!!!

    My wife and I, along with a few others, booked our campsites online. The cost was $30 per night,…read morebut there are discounts for senior citizens and those with disabilities. Our campsite had running water and electric hookups, but the space was relatively small, accommodating two decent-sized tents, a trailer, and a vehicle. We weren't sure about overflow parking, but they didn't mind when I parked my truck near an unmarked site. There was a dump station on the other side for RVs. The bathhouse was centrally located and clean, stocked with hand soap and toilet paper, although it lacked shampoo in the showers. We observed a variety of wildlife, including deer, otters, turtles, a snake, and squirrels. A raccoon, which I affectionately named "Gangster," rummaged through our belongings at night, even opening a cooler without a latch - amusing yet slightly concerning. A nice walking path leads to the boat dock, and there's a boat ramp for kayaks and canoes, but remember it's a walking path, not accessible by vehicle. The spring itself was spacious and not overly crowded, much better than Ginnie Springs, though there was a noticeable amount of algae on the surface. The store nearby offered snacks, food, and ice cream at reasonable prices, which the kids loved. We saw many dog owners, and it seemed dogs were prohibited only in or near the spring, although some were swimming near the boat ramp. Overall, it's a pleasant campsite, but there are a few drawbacks: numerous ticks and horseflies were present, and the area is very dark at night. There are no trash cans at the sites, so you'll need to bring your own container and take your trash to the dumpster. Lastly, the check-in process was slow due to limited staff.

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    Manatee Springs State Park - The Cafe!

    The Cafe!

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    Manatee Springs State Park - Lots of Deer Spotting's!

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    Lots of Deer Spotting's!

    Landbridge Trailhead - On the north corner of the parking lot is the biking trail to the Landbridge, fun ride to this beginner

    Landbridge Trailhead

    5.0(3 reviews)
    42.4 mi

    Kicking off the new year on a new trail - and it was a great one! This trail is part of the Majorie…read moreHarris Carr Cross Florida Greenway that stretches from the Gulf to the St Johns River, the Greenway is a Florida State Park. This address takes you to the Landbridge Trailhead (approximately 1.4 miles NE of the actual I-75 Landbridge) and has separate parking and trails for equestrians -vs- hikers and bikers which is nice. There are bathrooms, a water bottle filler, a bike wash station, a few picnic tables, a bike tool station (although the air hose was cut) and all of it very well maintained given the impressive number of acres. The mountain bike trail intersected the paved trail so when we had enough bumps (hello, beginner here?!) we could take the paved trail a little while longer and all the back, thank goodness.

    Came here for the first time this past weekend and really enjoyed it. We will definitely be coming…read moreback. At this trailhead, there is PLENTY of parking (when you pull in go to the right - it goes around a corner and there is where you'll see a couple of parking lots). There are bathrooms, a water fountain, and trail map here at the trailhead. You can choose a couple different trails - going to the right is a 3.5 mile hike (one way - so there and back is 7 total) that goes over to the 49th ave trailhead or to the left goes to Santos (7 mile one way). We went with Santos. Things were pretty clearly marked; however we somehow ended up on the bike trail at some point (there were 4 of us and we were busy in conversation so ya know, it happens lol), but was easy enough to make our way back so our 7 miles turned in to about 8-8.5. Worked out great because we ended up coming out where Santos Bike Shop is and took a Lyft/Uber back to our car at the trailhead. The bike shop was great, super nice people, plenty of knowledge in there. The trail itself is shaded for the most part, sun creeps in, but it's definitely shaded with all the trees. We saw a LOT of cool looking trees. I'm a big fan of being able to explore Florida (free is even better) so it's nice to be able to go out on the trails without having to pay to get in to parks or for parking or what not. If you have bikes, this is a GREAT trail to come to - the trails are separate as far as bike friendly and people hiking friendly which is nice for both parties. We really enjoyed and can't wait to visit again.

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    Landbridge Trailhead - Horses at the trailhead :)

    Horses at the trailhead :)

    Landbridge Trailhead - At the top of the Landbridge!

    At the top of the Landbridge!

    Landbridge Trailhead - At the top of the Landbridge over i75!

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    At the top of the Landbridge over i75!

    Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens - While you walk the gardens be sure to say "Hi" to Fuzz Ball, and look for soft paws.

    Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens

    4.6(90 reviews)
    13.6 mi

    What a gorgeous park for people to visit!…read more A former quarry, this is now a tierd garden of beautiful flora and fauna. The fountain at the bottom is truly the centerpiece. At Christmas they did a gorgeous job of lighting up in holiday lights. And if you're like me, You go looking for painted rocks ala the Kindness rocks project.

    This was a fun walk around a garden that must have seen better days - or today was a dry day. We…read morehad fun, it was an old quarry where the owner envisioned and created a cool upper and lower path around and filled with some water, waterfalls, koi fish, swans, ducks, turtles, and oodles of plants: some unique some local- and even a Japanese stile garden with Tori gate et all. Today we didn't see the center fountain many admired, and sadly the water levels must have been low as the cascades were thin (at best). Nonetheless- we had a good time walking about and spotting an old bonsai tree, some Japanese-style bridges, and even a slithering water snake! How exciting!! In all it was a fun stop that broke our long drive from Tallahassee to Fort Lauderdale, so we had a good time. Entrance fee was a bit steep at $ 12 (for what was offered imho) and there is a veteran/military discounted admission ($6)but make sure you have your DD214 or Retired ID to show or else you will Not qualify. Enjoy!

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    Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens - Picturesque scenery

    Picturesque scenery

    Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens - Fuzz ball is one of many cats that consider our garden home.

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    Fuzz ball is one of many cats that consider our garden home.

    Bob's River Place

    Bob's River Place

    4.8(11 reviews)
    27.3 mi

    Was recommended by some friends to go here when camping at Otter Springs and while it felt like we…read morewere headed to no mans land we were pleasantly surprised to find a welcoming entrance of tiki poles and a small bridge leading into "Bobs place." First they ONLY TAKE CASH! And I can guarantee a bank is very very far away from this place! But it is very reasonable for what kind of fun you're about to have. $35 for four people, $25 for three people six or more it's six dollars a person. The lady at the entrance was very nice and you sign a short waiver. Basically you are on your own if you get hurt. Pretty standard for most places. There is tons of shaded trees and lots and lots of picnic tables with barbecue grills next to almost every table. So pack a cooler full of nonalcoholic drinks and food because they don't sell anything here. And alcohol is extremely prohibited! You get caught with alcohol you might as well kiss your afternoon goodbye. It's a family fun place. Bob is an old dude that sits at the edge of the water with the microphone and his hand and anyone who looks like they don't know what they're doing he is sure to give you some quick direction. The things they have at this place are so much fun if you're into getting your exercise through natural fun play. They have water volleyball, a variety of rope swings at different heights for different comfort levels and abilities and several other fun things. All in all a fun place to cool off during the Florida heat for an ACTIVE outdoorsy family.

    Went to Bob's today and it was amazing. The rope swings are so fun…read more This place is just a classic, and very fun "waterpark." It was pretty crowded today, but the waits weren't long at all. The rope swings give you a great rush, it felt great. Bob drives around on his golf cart, and he is very nice. Talks to anyone there about the place, and it's really amazing about how it all came about. Parking is $25, and I definitely think it's worth it. There is plenty of parking and grills, so you can cook your own food. There are slides, rope swings, volleyball nets in/out of the water, and a ton more to do. Definitely a great place to go with a lot of friends to just have a good time!

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    Bob's River Place - Lots of rope swings at different heights!

    Lots of rope swings at different heights!

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    Bob's River Place - Balance pads so much fun in the water!

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    Balance pads so much fun in the water!

    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

    3.8(4 reviews)
    36.5 mi

    This park is such a peaceful, scenic escape. The walking trails are beautifully maintained, and the…read moreboardwalks give you the perfect view of the wetlands, birds, and wildlife. It's a great spot for a relaxing walk, photography, or just sitting quietly to soak in the view. There's educational signage throughout the park, which I loved, it's fascinating to learn how this place is helping the environment while also being so beautiful. It's super clean, safe, and free to visit. I would love if they had planted some flowers around and some plants so it has a better landscape. For a bit of the walk it felt like a desert land and like that had ripped out a lot of the plants and natural flowers but that's just my assumption. Whether you want a mindful stroll or just some fresh air and a gorgeous sunset, this place is a must-see. I'm already planning my next visit!

    No entrance fee. So much to read and learn in this interesting 60 acre park. Plus there are photo…read moreops galore...have your camera handy. Tom and I spent the morning at this very interesting park. We walked a lot of the 2 & 1/2 miles of paved trails and boardwalks with occasional stops at different look-outs. There are many displays with information that are dotted thru out the park plus a huge tube-shaped structure that explains the logistics of what you'll encounter during your adventure. There are endless photo ops of interesting scenery, birds, ducks, turtles and colorful flowers. Huge trees draped with Spanish moss swaying in the welcome breeze...what a sweet way to spend a Florida morning.

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    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
    Ocala Wetland Recharge Park

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