Hidden gem! We loved swimming and my boys enjoyed climbing the palm tree…read more We did a short trail and saw plants and bugs! We had a picnic at a table but moved to the sun because the boys were cold.

One of my favorite springs. All the wildlife, the 72 degree year round water. Feels so good on a…read morehot summer. Only bad thing is that they charge $15 a person. Used to be $5 a person. During the busy season you have to make reservations

Such a beautiful state park! We joked it's the grand canyon of Florida! lol! You pay $5 for each…read morecar to enter, and you can park right at the entrance and walk around or you can drive in to the bottom of the Ravine! I thought this was great cause it's about 2 miles to walk the whole thing and we had kids with us that would have a fit with that much walking. You can stop at multiple areas on the drive in and we walked a short way to the suspension bridge and to the bottom, SO pretty down there! A lake/ spring is at the bottom, with lots of vegetation just a beautiful area! Nice bathrooms are also available around!

The Ravines was enhanced in the 1930's with the New Deal; the ravine is a natural sink hole. It is…read morea Fl State Park and they have several trails through the park and it appears locals walk the trails regularly. What is also nice is they have events there too...festivals. The cost is $5.00 per car. We enjoyed the two hanging bridges , paved pathways, small stream at bottom of ravine...one thing the old, steep rock steps need rails to hold onto! Let it be a Scouts of America project or Garden Club....some organization if the state won't pay. I believe it is a safety hazard. Palatka has a real asset with this park!

Crazy that we have been here almost 9 years and this was the first time we have driven up here…read more It's very peaceful & I guess it's just the time of year where it isn't busy because there wasn't more then 30 or so here most of the day.

The water is a cool 72° but perfect for the summer heat. In spite of how many people were there, it…read moredid not feel crowded. There is a diving area, a shallow area cordoned off, and plenty of stairs for access. The bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of parking.

Springtime in the park! Spectacular, azaleas in full bloom. This is the best time to visit.read more

Absolutely beautiful gardens, easy walking paths, restored greenhouse house with plants for sale…read morewith helpful volunteers with garden tips. Clean and accessible bathrooms.

This is how easy it is for a riverfront to make the most of the holidays. We explored the holiday…read morelights with our pups on this misty night. Would love to see this back home in Jacksonville.

I moved here a couple years ago from West Palm. I walk or…read morebike ride everyday. This park is absolutely the best in Daytona Beach. It has security, pristine landscape, nice trails and clean restrooms and water fountains.

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.

Best coffee ever and the place is so beautiful inside. A nice vibe to have a coffee. They have…read morebreakfast food and a bakery! 100 poin

Perfect place to go out in nature and be in and near water. The St. Johns River and Spring Park…read morefreshwater springs with a full size pool to enjoy plus a playground for the kiddos and walking trails for the fur babies is a perfect setup. You can bring your own food and meats to grill with the facilities provided under covered picnic tables. You can bring your portable hammocks to tie around the trees strategically located throughout the area. Everything is walking distance to my favorite coffee shop and locally owned restaurants. There's so much history in this space and a perfect outing for family and friends. Great job upgrading this hidden gem, GCS! I would definitely recommend it!

My first time at a spring and it did not disappoint! We came on a Thursday morning. Parking was…read moreeasy and there is a bathroom with showers right next to the parking lot. It's a short walk from the parking lot to the picnic tables and springs. The weather was perfect and the water was crystal clear.

Alexander Springs is one of my favorite springs to snorkel in the summer. The spring head is…read moregorgeous and the water is crystal clear. It is also nice for kayaking! There is a cool little area where you can 'park' your kayak and stand in the water, throw a frisbee, etc. On land, there is a sandy area you can lay out or various picnic tables perfect for lunch and snacks after swimming. I like that there is a reservation system so you can be sure you will be allowed in and don't have to arrive super early to get in line.

Relaxing and enjoying fun and awesome place to relax for all ages and enjoy for all ages I love it…read moreso much you can take your golf cart drive perfect for all ages so peaceful fun! I love it so much i come down here a lot 24/7 fun I enjoy my self lots of animals! Please bring everyone down here so beautiful fun relaxing peaceful! Seriously have fun with family and friends I love it so much and make you stay hydrated wear sunscreen hats! From Lauren

A hidden entry to this pond with no access by car and no legit area to park my car to then walk in…read moreon foot. Golf carts, bicycles and pedestrian traffic only. Took a nice hand-in-hand walk thru the park with my wife. Beautiful lake (not really a pond) with a winding paved pathway and a docking area for canoes or kayaks. No gators seen but they are surely in the lake.