If I lived anywhere near here, we'd be at this spring every weekend! There were no crowds present…read moreduring our off-season visit on 9-25 and the water was still between 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. That is how the spring is year-round. We paid a $5 vehicle entry fee to the park, brought our own tubes and stripped down to our swimwear before walking to the start of the run (Rock Springs Run). We found ourselves a slippery rock to launch from and away we went! The current is strong, so you fly through the run pretty quickly up until you reach the "spring head". There were lots of families just hanging out here, listening to music, picnicking and the like. Once you get past that part, the current picks up again. We saw fish, birds, otters, wild turkey and a turtle during our visit. We did not see any gators, thank God! It was so relaxing and serene (aside from a few Bluetooth speakers blasting some tunes). We didn't stay more than a couple of hours, having done the run several times. The park's facilities are meager. The concession stand isn't open during the off-season, the bathrooms were borderline gross, and the lockers were old, small, beat-up and you had to bring your own lock. We opted to cover the windows in our SUV and do our toweling down and changing there. As far as outdoor adventures go, you can't beat the fun you'll have here for $5/vehicle. The water is crystal clear, and you can just float the run if you'd like. Some people were snorkeling and digging for gems/crystals and shark teeth (not sure that there are any really there though). Good, clean fun for people of all ages.

What a beautiful little gem!…read more I've seen Kelly Park - Rock Springs pop up on my Instagram and TikTok SO many times, but I kept reading that it gets PACKED during busy season. My husband and I celebrated 13 years together on September 29th, took the day off, and last minute decided to finally check it out. I'm SO glad we did. It ended up being the perfect way to celebrate our love. We did the lazy river THREE times, and it was honestly exactly what our sore muscles needed. The water was definitely cold, but in the best way! There were spots where the sun would shine through the trees and hit my skin, and it felt absolutely amazing. I also loved that you can find your own little spot along the river if you want to hang out for a while. We brought our own floaty and just relaxed. I didn't really swim, but I tried walking parts of the river and, for reference, I'm 5'1" and the water was around waist-deep for me most of the time. The park itself is HUGE, and because it was nearly empty when we went, it literally felt like we had the whole place to ourselves LOL. They have a concession area, although we didn't grab anything, and the bathrooms were clean. Admission was only $6, which felt like such a steal for the experience. And the best part? It's only about 30 minutes from home for me! So happy we found a new little local gem. Definitely excited to come back!

A wildlife safari and story of environmental recovery! We saw several dozen gators and a truly…read moreabsurd number of birds. It was an overcast day, not too hot, which was great to be able to do a lot of the drive with the windows open to listen to the birds. The audio tour helps explain the area and the importance of the recovery. Definitely best to plan on it taking two hours, and accept that the pace won't entirely be up to you.

Amazing!! Lake…read moreApopka Wildlife Drive is a very fun, enjoyable and informative experience. Scan the QR code at the park entrance where you can listen to information through your car speakers about the park. It takes about 1.5 hours or longer depending on crowd and how often you stop. There are some restrooms along the way so plan accordingly. The scenery is absolutely amazing. Ton of bird, wild life, plants and definitely gators along the way.

Wekiva Springs is absolutely beautiful and one of my favorite spots in Central Florida. The water…read morestays a refreshing 72 degrees year-round, which makes it perfect no matter the season. The springs themselves are stunning--clear, clean, and so relaxing to swim in. If you're not in the water, there are also walking trails where you can enjoy nature and get some fresh air. They offer kayaking as well, which is such a fun way to explore the area and take in the scenery. There's also a snack bar on-site, which is super convenient if you want to grab something quick without leaving. Whether you're going for a relaxing day or something a little more active, Wekiva Springs has a little bit of everything. Highly recommend checking it out!

Such a nostalgic park. The new glamping sites are a great addition to. Staff are always nice and…read moreattentive

Such a wicked spot. Enjoy the spring and rent paddle boards…read moreor just relax in a cabana or on the adirondack chairs along the water side. They have a full bar and a food truck, we got fish nuggets which was yummy with a cold beer.. After a nice bike ride along the trail we rode in for a quick stop but we will be back!

This place is a gem! We love to kayak the waterways here. This time we worked up an appetite! Since…read morewe never saw gators, I ordered gator tacos at the tasty food vendor on site. My daughter enjoyed her Philly cheesesteak quesadilla! We took it back to our seat at the bar. We enjoyed great selections and the view! Service was elite level, always making sure we enjoyed our time. We will come back again someday!

We had a great time with the Paddling Center. Staff was helpful and courteous. We were especially…read morehappy with our tour guide who was very knowledgeable. He pointed out many items of interest. The experience could be done by beginners and experienced paddlers alike.

Amazing 2 hour trip. Out guide Ryan was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and attentive to the…read moregroup. He explained the various plants, trees, and wild life. We saw many birds, snakes and even an gator 'Jorge' soaking up some sun. The path was easy with lots of shade and NO mosquitos. Ryan and the crew there were great. Definitely would come back and highly recommend the tour.

Our daughter was in a tournament over the weekend. While the fields were in great condition, the…read morepark is so big, it's hard to find the fields you need to be at (no signage). Also, the bathrooms ran out of toilet paper and the trash barrels were overflowing with trash. Food is available but very long lines. Not sure if this is the way it is normally. Probably short staffed or because there were so many ppl in a short period of time.

Such a lovely place to walk, sit, or gaze at the beauty of nature. The complex offer such a variety…read moreof things to do and provides a quiet peace if you choose to enjoy the sounds of the landscape. Highly inviting and well maintained. Volleyball, softball, tennis, outdoor amphitheater and more. Clean restrooms, grounds mowed daily and doggie poop bags available for free! An environment where one feels safe and comfortable.

First time to this dog park, I don't know why I didn't consider bringing him sooner. Was a…read morebeautiful day and he had the whole park to himself! We will be back!

Corgi meet ups are the best way to enjoy our Saturdays and Sundays! Always enjoy this parkread more

Great tour saw a lot of gators and and manatee and other fish and birds. Great clear Kayak for two…read morepeople. Bring water for sure you will be in the sun and a bring sun spray and swim shorts.

As a family, we did the night bioluminescence kayaking tour! It was amazing! It was my husband and…read moreI and our 5 year old! Sparks was amazing with our daughter and made sure she felt comfortable and carried her to the kayak so she didn't have to get wet, so cute. We were lucky enough to have a small group, only the 3 of us and it was magical. We went out after a very heavy rain storm and it was like glass, so calm. We were able to see dolphins, an alligator and birds. Also there were a bunch on small fish jumping. We also had an amazing experience seeing the water glow! It was in full force! It is a one of a kind experience that you don't want to miss. I'm not sure you can make requests, but I would ask for Sparks, he talked the whole time sharing his knowledge and you could tell he loves his job and sharing the experience with you.

We had TJ as our guide for our kayaking manatee adventure he did a wonderful job! Showed us how…read moreto properly paddle the kayak and shared his sunscreen ( we forgot ours ) gave us water and we were off. He took us right to them let us see them touch his leg. There at least 12 or more manatees and one baby. Then we went through the blue springs where you could see amazing fish and alligators. Then an outdoor marsh with beautiful birds and foliage. We had a great time recommend this Excursion with TJ. Noreen, California

We had an amazing experience kayaking from King's Landing. We booked a 3 hour eco-adventure tour…read morewith James from Venture Outdoors. I highly recommend this tour. James was extremely helpful and professional. He contacted us the day before with detailed instructions for accessing the park. On the day of the trip, he truly catered the experience to provide us with exactly what we were looking for (ie: enjoying nature and avoiding crowds). He was informative, personable, entertaining, and very, very patient. My kayaking skills needed some work, and he was a wonderful coach. We will definitely contact Venture Outdoors for future adventures, and we will definitely ask for James (aka. Jimi) again. - - Jennifer McHenry

Rock and Emily were great guides! We had a blast and learned a lot. This is a 10/10 experience. We…read morewent on the bioluminescent clear kayak tour at 8:15 pm on a Saturday. Everything was organized and went smoothly. I really wish it lasted longer but that's just me. The water is shallow so don't stress that it's 10 ft deep. Our paddle could touch the bottom. We did bring bug spray and wore long pants at shirts. Neither of us had any bites. Such a great experience and I'll definitely return for another tour.

Jungle Jay and Alex were our guides and they provided excellent services. We had a great time with…read morethe combo sunset and bioluminescent tour.