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    Lithia Springs Park

    3.5 (71 reviews)

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    2 - 5 year old playground

    Brand new playground! Very nice and clean! One side is recommended for 2 to 5 years, the other for 5 to 12 years old.

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    Art J.

    Well despite all the beaches in Florida both Clearwater Beach and elsewhere I've never seen such a clean and consistent spring with fish swimming with the people this is a hidden gem and you don't pay much if you just want to have quiet moments with the fish and swim at the fish this is the place to go. My only disappointment I learned but I would come back here again is that since they are now developing this part which is sad because from what I understand the subdivisions that they're developing residential is draining the natural spring water which is not a good thing and I think that they should not do that and have another separate reserve of the water there is a deep end and there's a cavern from what I learned but I like that they have native fish swimming with people seeing plecos and some other kind of fish in my videos and pictures. Thus the 4 out of 5 stars otherwise it'll be perfect if the water which is a natural spring that stays in its consistent temperature of 72° and not drain that water is plentiful

    Swimming in springs today with my kids and grandbaby.
    Angela J.

    We took a little road trip to check out the springs at Lithia Springs Park. Being a Tuesday afternoon, we expected to find it less crowded, and we were thankfully correct. I don't believe I'd have any interest coming here when it's crowded. I'm sure water levels can fluctuate, but we found the majority of it to be shallow. It's deep near the head of the springs, where they've installed grates to protect it. But the rest is surprisingly pretty shallow. There are a lot of fish and schools of plecos to check out, if you bring snorkels. But other than that and a few very small, low rock formations, there's really not much to look at under water. The bathhouse is quite a distance, uphill from the springs. We didn't even think there was one until we passed it on our way out. Those of us that were still a little wet from swimming just changed in the car. It looked like others had done the same and then discarded dirty diapers into the parking lot. I noticed them when I walked back to the car for drinks. An hour later, when we were leaving, park rangers were there cleaning up the mess. There are plenty of trash cans around, so there was no reason for such laziness. There are a couple showers to rinse off in. Other than that, it's pretty basic. Pretty little spot and the entry fee is cheap. It made for a fun, inexpensive little day trip.

    Beautiful springs
    Renee U.

    Pros: right in by backyard - nice 3 miles nature walk and springs Interesting some portion you can see into the newly built houses for fishhawk ranch : something ridge neighborhood $2 for one vehicle $2 to go swim in the springs: we didn't go over that side

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    Nat A.

    Visited several times for events. Plenty of pavilions for gatherings large and small. Play area for kids is ample and has something for all ages, including volleyball and grassy fields. Camped for the first time during COVID. The campsites (40+) were full, but it did not feel crowded. Campers we're friendly. A mix of long and short stay guests. Tents and RVs of all sizes were on site. Lots vary in size and shape. Campers can pick location of inland or on the river. Walking paths from each sim made accessing bathrooms easy. Staff cleaned bathrooms and showers several times a day at advertised intervals. Not once in three days did I encounter a nasty bathroom. Sites have water, power and night light on the control panel. We camped in late March. Days were in the '80s. Nights in the 60s. It was tolerable, but I could not fathom tent camping in this region from April-September. It's too hot and humid. Fishhawk hiking trail is within the park. A mere $2 to access the park grounds. A park ranger resides on site for any issues day or night. We'd gladly return! Check it out. You won't be disappointed!

    Stupidass swimming area
    John J.

    Don't waste your money! If you swim go to a hotel for a day trust me. The water here is drying up, has piss and bird poo in it, smells wild too. Restrictions like crazy, so many ignorant dumb lifeguards, guarding 4ft of water. Everyone goes to the deep end which is 5ft so social distancing is trash lol what a joke.

    February 2021
    Shuné D.

    It's a nice park with walking trails, campground, playground, plenty of picnic spots, nice views, etc. I personally wouldn't want to be here (or any park) during these Florida summers since those are very uncomfortable to me, but definitely something worth going to when the weather is cooler. There's a nice amount of trees for shade. It gets busier at certain times of the year due to the surrounding neighborhoods though.

    The natural spring swimming area.

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    Great spot to camp we it the RV especially if you are a pet owner. Sites can be small however. Beautiful well maintained park.

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    Great area with shade trees, plenty of picnic tables - some with charcoal grills!- and a clean and cool swimming area. Highly recommend

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    During the summer do they usually reach a capacity? I want to know if I go around 1-2 if I will be turned away because the springs is too busy, other springs have done that to my family and I before so I just want to make sure?

    I have asked and was told that they do have a capacity, though it is very rare for them to ever have to implicate capacity standards.

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