The Florida Park Service plans for the future of recreation in Florida. We work with local governments, park users, scientists, recreation providers and non-governmental organizations to ensure that Floridians have access to safe, well-managed parks, trails and public lands.

Cayo Costa State Park has made huge strides to reduce their use of diesel fuel with the installation of their solar power system.

This past January, the Florida Park Service prescribed burn team accomplished a record-setting burn at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park.

Established to preserve Destin’s last genuine stretch of coastal dune scrub, Henderson Beach proves that even the smallest areas of preservation can result in an incredible abundance of natural beauty.

Home of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, the sapphire water of Wakulla Springs boasts manatees, alligators and a host of diverse wildlife that can be viewed from a riverboat or atop the diving platform.

A historic beachside escape from the nearby city of Fort Lauderdale. This last example of a natural coastal beach community in Broward County offers an escape from city life as well as protection for endangered plant and animal species.