Tom is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award for the Greener Initiative.

Sandy is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award in Resource Management.

Sue is the recipient of the 2023 Volunteer Award in Maintenance.

This group is the recipient of the 2023 Citizen Support Organization of the Year for Greener Initiative

This team is the recipient of the 2023 Group Volunteer Award in Administration.

Cole is the recipient of the 2023 Youth Volunteer of the Year Award in Maintenance.

Carol is the recipient of the 2023 Adult Volunteer of the Year Award for Volunteer of the Year.

A project is underway to stabilize the shoreline of the spring head and spring run at Blue Spring State Park.

Learn about Florida’s history through the artifacts and objects found at our state parks. These items tell the stories of the people who once lived on these lands. Learn about their challenges and their successes.

Not only did this make her the first female boat captain at Silver Springs, it also made her the first female boat captain in Marion County to be certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.

This month we celebrate the stories of women who have played leading roles in the history of Florida State Parks. Their accomplishments vary from helping preserve land to building formal gardens.

Maintenance Mechanic Lee Wood Celebrates 20 years at Florida State Parks.

The native black bear is fun to see in the wild. Be aware of their presence and ways to stay safe.

Florida State Parks offer outdoor settings for recreation and exercise, from crystal-clear springs to shady trails.

Experience the Real Florida and sleep under the stars.