I was at a library and saw there were two geocaches here so off I went !…read moreThe park attendant was very friendly and the park itself was very quiet and quite beautiful. I live in The Villages and it was nice to see some real nature, bugs and all.

I absolutely love camping and the nature but I also loce being able to shower in a regular shower…read moreat the end of the day and I still enjoy the ability.to be able to access electricity still.

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.

Many tourists don't realize Florida is home to stunning crystal-clear spring rivers--perfect for…read moreswimming, kayaking, and tubing aka "hidden gems". My Hubby and I love kayaking, so we booked an excursion months in advance for Rock Springs through TripAdvisor. Our Tour Operator was Get Up And Go Kayaking located at Kings Landing in Apopka, FL. I LOVE saying Apopka ;) The good news: Apopka is a quick 1 hour drive from Orlando. Make sure you don't miss the turn to King's Landing, because the entrance is located on a narrow dirt road. You must drive past Kelly Park (which fills up fast). There is a Park Ranger located here who will guide you to King's Landing. As you get closer and if you see a parking spot, grab it! Check in is located in the Cabin like office where you will have to sign a waiver. If you do not want to take a clear bottom, guided Kayak tour, you can either rent or BYO Kayak versus taking a semi private, clear, guided kayak tour. NOTE: ONLY use their Sunscreen/lotion which is provided at no cost. It protects the wildlife and the Springs. We wanted the full experience as we have previously enjoyed renting clear Kayaks. Our guide for the morning was: Megan, who was fantastic! Full of energy, information and helpful tidbits about the Springs and its human and wildlife inhabitants. Our group was small and capped at 10. We paddled through both narrow and open stretches, and stopped to swim in the warm, crystal-clear water. One highlight was a banyan tree with an 8-foot natural "jump hole"--such a cool experience! It was a serene, memorable day, and fun fact: this is the very spring featured in the Visit Orlando commercials! Yeah, definitely take a day away from crowded Orlando to relax and enjoy Mother Nature! You will Thank Me ;)

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!

Only GOD forgives you faster than your DOG! #ReflectDogs…read moreLove & Forgiveness What an awesome dog park. From all the old growth trees with Spanish moss growing in them to the Island like feel. Poop bag dispenser and a watering station right in the middle of the park. Multiple places to sit all around the park that are all shaded and cool. Parking is right next to the dog park and there is plenty of it

Fantastic dog park. There's a side for smaller pups also. The grounds are maintained and there are…read morecomfy benches and a water fountain. It's not the fanciest park I've been to, but it was comfy and lovely.