Parks · Our pick in Florida
Wekiwa Springs State Park
A spring near the parks
Emerald springs feeding the Wekiva River, minutes from downtown Orlando. Book day entry ahead.
Photo Credit
In the area: The Anhinga Trail, Everglades National Park. Image courtesy of © Daniel Kraft · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Wekiwa Springs State Park
Wekiwa Springs, minutes from downtown Orlando, is Orange County’s longest-running tourist attraction: emerald springs feed the Wekiva River through hammocks so dense they feel tropical. Swim in the spring, rent a canoe or kayak on site, or take the trails on foot, bike or horseback. Day-use reservations are required, so book your entry before you set out.
Our take
- Swim in the spring
- Canoe and kayak rental
- Day-use reservation needed
- Address
- 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL 32712
Apopka · Orlando, Florida - Phone
- (407) 553-4348
- Website
- floridastateparks.org
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wekiwa Springs State Park before you go.
Last checked: October 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Wekiwa Springs State Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
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Location
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