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As Florida’s largest urban park, the 1,043 acre Oleta River State Park is celebrated as a tranquil and welcome refuge from the bustling life of the city that surrounds it. Those weary from the stress of the city can recuperate in one of the picnic areas or unwind at the end of a fishing pole. For the more active, you can bike on 15 miles of trails or take a kayak down the short, but peaceful Oleta River.

Through the early 1900s, this historic railroad corridor was used to carry cotton from the plantation belt to the coast for shipment to textile mills in England and New England. The trail runs 16 miles from Florida's capital city to the coastal community of St. Marks.

With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from Downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a summer day. Miles of trails beg to be explored on foot, bike or horseback, and canoes and kayaks are available on site.