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    3.8 (70 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Relaxing down the river
    Ydalis G.

    Great summer weekend family activity. You can spend 4 hours on a floater down the river. The current is very slow, like a very lazy river. You are allowed to bring a cooler with food and drinks but IMPORTANT: nothing can be in disposable containers, no plastic bottles, capri suns, napkins or plastic plates or silverware. AND absolute no alcohol, they are very strict with these rules. Get there early, before 9:00 on weekends. Have fun!!

    Xee V.

    Kudos to the workers who did their best to accommodate our large group and got us parking spots! The place is very well kept. We didn't purchase anything extra, only the pass to have access to swim. Everyone inside over a certain age needs to purchase bracelet. They do check to make sure you have one. There was a lot of people and the swim area was crowded. The water was clear and my family enjoyed our time here. Make sure to bring a canopy or one of those pop up beach shades to stay out of the sun when you're not in the water. You also need something to sit on if the benches are being used. There are picnic benches located on the back side of the restrooms. I didn't see any vending machines, so bring snacks and drinks.

    Jessica F.

    Went to KP hole to launch our own SUP boards and take a journey upstream to Rainbow River State Park. If you're going on a busy weekend, you might want to consider looking into VIP parking (must book a day before). The parking lot closest to the activities is smaller, we went the first weekend in June around 9 am and we're able to squeeze into the last inch of space in the parking lot. There was a second parking lot a bit further but we got lucky. It was $7 to launch our boards each. We decided against the shuttle bus because we paddled upstream 1.5 miles and floated back to KP. The current was kinda strong going upstream, but slow and steady and we made it! The reason we choose KP to launch our own boards vs. the state park was by recommendation. Apparently it's further to carry your boards, by a lot if you go to the state park. If you're planning a trip here just know they are serious about alcohol and check your coolers and water bottles with a vapor sensing flashlight thing. Personally I wish we could have brought in drinks to enjoy on the water, so if you find a way good for you!

    River access for swimmers.

    I arrived here around 9am just to swim for about 30minutes and there was still plenty of parking and only one other group swimming! It was $7 to get in and the water was crystal clear with lots of fishies. The bathrooms were clean and there were lockers, outdoor and indoor showers. Would definitely come back to paddleboard or ride the ferry upstream and check out the rest of the springs!

    Entrance
    Jackson B.

    This place is absolutely stunning! The water is refreshing, the scenery is amazing, and the staff is friendly. Our tour guide - Andrew - took me and my group out on glass bottom kayaks to tour the river. He was AMAZING! He knew his nature and was very friendly and social. MY ONLY COMPLAINTS are: the people and the time management. Maybe I got screwed, but we took off 30 mins after our start time. To add on, when we entered the walking section of the Spring, it felt as if we were there forever. If you are gonna come here, just rent a kayak and go solo. The tour group will only drag you behind. Absolutely stunning though!

    Drift dive time! Great place with a fun opportunity to drift dive!
    Chris W.

    Great drift dive opportunity with a fantastic facility. We all enjoyed our trips up the river and what we saw under the water. Great facilities between dives made it a nice day!

    Carly B.

    Marion County, what in the world are you doing? Reserving spots in the park for private scuba companies to come in and you turn away 100s of families who've come here to tube, kayak, and paddle. How dare you! All out for money instead of your community. At least 30 spots available in the lot that could have been used for families who came to enjoy the park. What a bunch of sell outs!

    Siddiqua A.

    Looking for outdoor fun, then KP HOLE at Rainbow Springs, is definitely the place you would like to visit. Highly recommend you getting there early, the park opens at 8am. Upon arrival, make sure you have all your bags ready in a waterproof or water resistant bag. All coolers and water bottles/thermos/ will be screened or tested for alcohol (alcohol is not allowed), law enforcement is present. Here's my recommendation, if you are not an early bird, you can go online and purchase a Vip park pass (for the selected date that you would like to go parking for 1 vehicle and 6 tubes on hold) At KP HOLE State Park, there is so many options when it comes to indoor activities You can also Kayak, Canoe and Paddle Board, there also have tem for rent is you do not open any of these personal water equipment. There's a daily user fee of $5.00 per person, for paddlers, picnicking and swimmers. Children under the ages of five are FREE! Tubing is highly recommended, tube rentals are available ($10. Per person which includes a shuttle ride at the end of the Blue Run of Dunnellon Park) know as the Tuber's exit. Approxiate four and a half hours of slow down stream tubing. Restrooms are available, as well as showers an rinse off stations. Please note,there are two lines ( cash online and credit only) Please note, prices are always subjected to changes, call ahead to make sure park will be open if you are planning a trip to Dunnellon(Marion County) for the springs. Especially with Covid19 restrictions, every City will be different in the State of Florida.

    Swimming area
    Jenna J.

    Peaceful park and the view of the crystal clear water is breath taking!!! Don't pass this up!

    Dry land view where you embark
    Anielka E.

    My friend and I decided to venture to the springs on a Friday morning. Though not feasible for many during the week when school is on and majority of people are working it is the best time to go. We had no issues finding parking and went right in to pay our parking fee and tubing: $20 total. If you go during summertime or the weekend then I highly advise you arrive early. The park is following the CDC guidelines and is restricting the amount of visitors that can go in. The day we went apparently, the park had only had 38 Tubers go so far. It was great ! At times , it was only my friend and I on the river. Very peaceful and calm. The river itself is very slow , 4 hours or a little less you will be floating. For some, this might be a plus but for other a negative . Just thought I'd throw it out there. My friend and I enjoyed our time floating away looking at the pretty houses and saying hi to the fellow tubers, swimmers and boats. During some parts of the river there are signs that guide you on where to continue tubing. Upon disembarking you wait on a nearby park for a shuttle to pick you and your float away. The wait time varies but don't despair, they will show up. Ps. There was a sign instructing you to tub away from a gator route . I didn't see any but just throwing it out there. Over all, highly recommend you float away.

    We float and we float and we float....
    Alicia P.

    This tubing experience is great....and quite extensive....I mean, it's loooonnnggg! Let me begin with parking..... If you turn onto 190 Ave Rd and you see parking has already started filling up in the lot immediately on your right, don't even bother going to the KP Hole park entrance or its parking across the street of it....just park in this overflow lot. There is a shuttle that will bring you to the park. Admission to the park, parking, tube rental, the shuttle to return from the water and tax is a flat $20. Their website is FULL of great information, so READ the deets and you'll be golden. Heed the rules on alcohol, they actually have a device they wave OVER the containers of liquid you bring and check to ensure they do not have alcohol...like a breathalyzer. Pretty cool technology! When they say 4 hours plus.....I'd plan on AT LEAST 4 hours (and this is just water time) because when I was there about a month ago, it was about 5 hours and there was a good amount of rain in the weeks prior. The ride is great, nice views, cool water on your bum, jump out of your tube and swim or even snorkel if you like....it's really nice. You CAN (and should) bring a cooler for food and drinks - you'll be on the water a long time so stay fueled and hydrated. When you get to the correct bridge (the BIG one) to exit off the river, you meet the bus or shuttle that will take you back to the overflow parking or the park entrance. If you parked at the overflow parking and want to change clothes - you will either have to walk back from the park entrance or change at the car. Outside. For a really long, but a FUN (and hot!) day on the water, this is a fun alternative to normal every day life. It can be relaxing (although I've tried napping on the water and haven't been able to)...

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    Rodrigo C.

    This is the most accessible, friendlier, place to visit! The staff the sheriff and the whole personal are always welcoming and supportive of all the guests! I've being taking swimmers since 2007 and they are always responsive and helpful! I really recommend this place to anybody that wants to have a good time with their family and friends!

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    Get there at 7:50 and beat the line. Staff is very friendly. Great location to launch from.

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    Great time today with Sam ! Get up and go kayaking was very nice and accommodating Very beautiful place

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    Rainbow Springs State Park - Rainbow Cafe!

    Rainbow Springs State Park

    4.2(201 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    From Tampa, it took an hour and 30 minutes to get to the river. We first wanted to take a swim in…read morethe swimming area so we went there first before it got really crazy. The area is a bit small and there isn't really a lot of sun spots for you to chill at. It is cool to experience once but I think if you tube, you still will be able to get a swim in because parts of the river are pretty deep. After the swim area, we headed to the tubing section. It is a 15 minute drive from the main park entrance. The fee was 54 for two people that had an annual pass. Highly recommend bringing a small cooler with snacks and drinks and an extra tube for it. It took us about 2 hours to float back to our car and the river is very calm and relaxing. I've floated a river in San Antonio but wasn't as nice as Rainbow springs. Very clean and the water is sooo clear. Overall, really enjoyed our day visit to this state park!

    Our tubing trip down the river was pretty, but it was quite boring. It took us two hours to float…read morefrom the entrance to exit, and it was extremely slow. We kept getting stuck in trees and bushes. The fun part was getting to swim in the clear water and passing off our tubes to a floating friend to hold onto. We also saw an otter. The lady at the rental station was very generous and let us borrow multiple pairs of goggles and masks. There were a bunch of motorboats passing by and blasting their music. They disturbed us with their waves and noise. It was around $27 per person in addition to $5 for one vehicle, and we paid all the fees upon entrance to the parking lot. They take you on a safari-like tram to get to the tubing entrance. I strongly recommend water shoes because my friends were suffering while barefoot on the hot ground. The walk was unexpectedly long and painful for my barefoot friends. They don't have showers or any sort of water spout/hose, so it was kind of gross to not be able to rinse the river gunk off then drive hours back to a major city. They have restrooms, but they were already closed when we walked from the river exit back to the tube station, even though the actual park wasn't closed yet, and there were still employees there. This was very inconvenient, and I wish they had at least told us in advance because we didn't have a place to change. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the restrooms to stay open while the park is open. Also, they have you sign a waiver that says you must wear a lifejacket at all times. They didn't even offer us one, so I was baffled why they made us sign a waiver that said that. Can't they get into legal trouble if they don't actually provide lifejackets? I was troubled by the fact that we had to sign something that wasn't in the slightest bit enforced.

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    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)
    22.1 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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    Blue Springs Park - The platform for jumping off (not gonna say diving because not a proper dive platform) on a nice spring day.

    Blue Springs Park

    4.4(11 reviews)
    29.9 mi

    County-owned and run park with a beautiful natural spring. There is a "dive platform", which I put…read morein quotes because as a platform diver myself, it's not high enough to be a proper dive platform but still you can do basic stuff or just jump off. Most of our state parks sadly have removed their dive platforms (Fanning, Madison Blue, Gilchrist Blue) so it's nice to find one. There are picnic tables and a I think a playground for little kids plus a sand volleyball court which gets very popular on weekends. Actually, the entire place gets very popular on weekends and I'd advise going on a weekday if possible. Otherwise, it's super-crowded and mostly rowdy teens. There are a lot of fish in the springs but if you want to freedive or snorkel and see them, come on a weekday, ideally in the morning. Once kids come around after school, the dive platform is the highlight and there's enough kids jumping off it to make the water very murky so you won't see anything then underwater. Tips: --It's cash-only, $2 admission for adults, not sure what for little ones. --No footballs: volleyballs are allowed, but no footballs! I asked why and was told by the girl at the concession stand "two boys playing football trampled a Karen who complained". So yeah, that. --The focus is very much on family fun: again, if coming to see nature come on a weekday, ideally early. --If you dive/jump off the platform, swim clear off it immediately. There's likely a middle schooler jumping right after you. Some run, jump, and don't look down and I've been hit before by flying tweens. --The road leading to the park is pretty long and paved. People drive like proverbial bats out of hell on it, 60 MPH or more. Be careful.

    The good is it is a nice family swimming hole. With extras like volleyball ball, play ground and a…read moredock the kids jump off of. So many here is supposed to be another her so here goes. Police were there a lot so they have security law enforcement to keep the peace there.

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    Blue Springs Park - You can dive off the dock

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    Sholom Park

    4.8(57 reviews)
    10.7 mi

    Wow! WoW! Wow! I think this park is profoundly under the radar and simply not well known enough…read more This isn't just some playground with a path. In fact, there is no playground equipment at all. What it does offer, though, is everything one could want in a natural setting. You can walk for a little while or lose yourself in it for much longer. The paths are easy, accessible, and thoughtfully laid out, with enough variation to keep things interesting from start to finish. It never feels repetitive, which is rare. The labyrinth was genuinely enjoyable, with multiple points of interest throughout. Subtle shifts in sound and visual texture keep you engaged, yet everything remains grounded in simple nature, shaped by the hands of men.. nothing artificial or forced, just an intentional design that draws you in. The crowning glory moment for me was the Zen garden. I cannot remember the last time I felt that level of calm and stillness. It has a way of centering you almost immediately. I would have stayed longer, but I needed a restroom, which unfortunately was closed at the time. This is a place I will return to without hesitation. My mother has yet to see it, and I already know she is going to love it.

    What an astoundingly beautiful park near On top of the world in Ocala…read more The long, winding drive to the parking area is absolutely beautiful. And the parking area is the hub. Theres a gated park that has a fountain, walking thru that, you get to walk the labyrinth in contemplation. It truly is a spiritually refreshing walk. The Zen garden is simply a work of art. They maintain it as a meditation garden, so its a quiet zone. There is a large open space, perfect for gatherings and picnics. Theres a great big walking trail with shady benches ever 20 feet or so. The pomd with the koi is nice, the fish are large, but the water is stagnant and smells bad. Those fish are HUGE! I LOVE THIS PARK

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    4.6(62 reviews)
    34.3 mi

    A great place to start your adventure and exploration of the Prarie…read more I recently stopped by the Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park Visitor Center in Micanopy, Florida, and it was a fantastic experience! Yes, you do pay the $6 per vehicle entrance fee to enter the state park, and it's a bit of a drive from the main gate along the park road to reach the parking lot. From there, you walk a short distance to the center itself. But once you arrive, it's absolutely worth it. The Visitor Center is very nice and modern building with large floor-to-ceiling windows directly across from teh entrance offering great views of the prairie itself. The staff, specifically Brad, was very helpful, The sets of displays provide an good overview of the prairie's natural and cultural history through interactive exhibits. There is also a short film in the theater room about the location. I really liked the observation area and spotting scopes. One scope was perfectly trained on a bald eagle perched about two miles away. I thought that was an incredible sight! It made the whole prairie feel alive and gave us a real sense of the wildlife that calls this special place home (wild horses and bison live here too). There is a small gift shop, restrooms, and the building provides easy access to trails and an observation tower nearby. It's a perfect starting point to understand and appreciate this unique place. If you're in the Gainesville area, make time for Payne's Prairie. The Visitor Center is a hidden gem that turns a simple stop into a memorable visit. I highly recommended it.

    We took advantage of our Florida State Park Pass (saved us the $6 entrance fee) and took a drive to…read morethe park. This is a beautiful park to drive or hike. The drive in and to the visitor center is so pretty! The trees make a nice, shady canopy. You can see various animals from the observation tower, open range or hiking. It was late afternoon and hot when we were there so we didn't see much (one deer!) and I'm sure the animals were in the shade somewhere.

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