Wekiwa Springs

Matthew Cox

Great place for a swim. Remember to bring goggles or a snorkel. Also great opportunity to canoe or kayak up the river. Best to get there early if you want to see Alligators. Otherwise plenty or turtles and bird life. I would recommend bringing your own food and water.

Jimmy Lensken

I visited Wekiwa Springs State Park recently, and it was a really refreshing experience. The springs are clear and beautiful, and the surrounding trails make it a great spot for a walk or a short hike. I spent some time relaxing by the water, and it felt peaceful and quiet away from the city. The park is well-kept, and the staff were friendly when I had questions. I’d definitely go back for another visit.

Debby Salberg

Nice State park. We did a Canoe trip. Within in a few minutes we saw our first manatees. A little further down the springs were turtles and a fairly large gator. There’s a nice boardwalk hike as well. Worth Checking out if near by.

Cynthia Cornwell

A friend and I went to Kings Landing to go Kayaking, and oh my gosh that place was amazing. The people there were so nice and helpful. The water was so clear and cool, the trees came over the water and so beautiful. Would go again.

Sabrina Feiteira

Totally worth the visit! You must book in advance. It was easy to create an account and book it online. We paid $6 for one car with 2 people. The place is beautiful, clear crystal fresh water. We spent the time at the natural pool and then went kayaking for about an hour. The minimum option for kayaking is 2 hours $50 which is a decent price. It was a nice experience to enjoy the wild life and the silence while going down the river. They have a cafe, a store, and 2 restrooms areas. There are also a few hiking trails and camping options.

Jose Arriaga

Wekiwa Springs State Park is a beautiful and well-maintained spot to enjoy nature. The entrance process was very organized, and reservations are required, which helps keep the park from becoming overcrowded and ensures a better experience for everyone. The springs themselves are crystal clear and refreshing, perfect for swimming or just floating around. I highly recommend bringing your own flotation devices to make the most of your visit. While the park store does sell some, they come at a higher (but convenient) price if you forget yours. Overall, it’s a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with family or friends. Definitely worth visiting!

Sara Beth Wade

I visited three natural springs in the area and Wekiwa Springs was my least favorite. I liked Rock Springs/Kelly Park nearby the best, but here you can actually properly swim, which you can't do there. The biggest tip here is to GET A RESERVATION online beforehand, *several* days beforehand if you want to visit on a weekend! I recommend doing both parks, go to Kelly Park when it opens, then come here after with your reservation, which is good all day. The vibe here is more like a public pool. It's basically a swimming hole, just with cool, clear water and some rocks you can perch on. Most folks arrange themselves around the edges and while it's pretty deep, an adult can still touch in most places. Folks bring everything from pool floats to stand up paddleboards here. There is a nice boardwalk trail that you can pretty much walk barefoot just behind the pool. There are also bathrooms, a gift shop, and a snack stand. The good thing is that with a reservation system, the parking lot and pool don't ever get too crowded. Rock Springs is where this water originates, and Wekiwa is basically where it ends, and in between is the "rock springs run" which you can rent kayaks or canoes for. There's a rental dock here and I think another put in close to Kelly Park, but I don't think you can kayak the entire thing, I'm not sure.

S (Supalert Dog)

Nice park with a beautiful spring to swim around in and very kid friendly, rentals of canoes for several miles of river as well as several hiking trails that can be biked or walked, some even with pets. Overall worth the visit as it's a nice state park. BUT.... Its by reservation only so do that first online!

SB Khan

Book in advance because you won’t be able to enter without reservation. Beautiful place but extremely crowded if you go mid day. There are campgrounds, picnic areas, swimming areas for adults as well as for little ones. We also saw people kayaking. We could easily spend an entire day here. Plenty of shaded spots and seating areas. Parking is very close to the picnic area if you come early you will get the spot right next to the walkway which leads to the park. We spent maybe an hour and it was just amazing. Would definitely spend more time on our next visit to Florida.

Yardie4Life

📢 Calling all nature lovers! Wekiwa Springs is the ideal place for the outdoorsy type but be sure to reserve your parking spot in advance as they fill up quickly. Once inside, there are plenty of open areas where you can set up before heading down to the spring. The water is cool and refreshing and there’s even a kiddie area for the little ones to enjoy. Or if you prefer, you can go kayaking or take a hike through the woods. Would you rather just lounge around and read a book or play some games? Well you can do that too! Want to sleep over? Guess what…you can even camp here! Although there is a concession stand, you are allowed to bring in food and drinks so be sure to bring along plenty of snacks or even a grill if that’s what you are in to. Overall this is a relaxing and enjoyable park with scenic views that the entire family can enjoy.