Florida State Parks- Gardens

Description

 

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden, a reflection pool, a walled garden, and hundreds of camellias and azaleas.

3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee FL 32309

 

Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, step back in time at this authentic working farm. Learn about the evolution of Florida farming, bring the harvest in, mark the change of the seasons, see the heirloom roses bloom and more.

18730 W. Newberry Road
Newberry FL 32669

 

Eden Gardens State Park

A little piece of Eden in Florida’s Panhandle, where a stately mansion is surrounded by vibrant gardens. Eden Gardens State Park contains approximately 163 acres of land that was part of the historic Wesley homestead.

181 Eden Gardens Road
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

 

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Wildlife abounds at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, where visitors are immersed in the majestic and diverse world of the springs. Discover the wild-side of Florida with endangered Florida panther, red wolves, manatees and whooping cranes, plus black bears, bobcats and of course, alligators.

4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.
Homosassa FL 34446

 

Koreshan State Park

A unique experience of how some opted to live, Koreshan State Park is a fascinating journey back in time. Through exhibits and tours, one can reflect on the many ways people can thrive amid our natural world.

3800 Corkscrew Rd.
Estero FL 33928

 

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

Visitors to this old Florida homestead can walk back in time to 1930s farm life where Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived and worked in the tiny community of Cross Creek. This authentic Florida Cracker homestead inspired a Pulitzer Prize winning author.

18700 S. CR 325
Cross Creek FL 32640

 

Orman House Historic State Park

Built in 1838 by Thomas Orman, this antebellum home overlooks the Apalachicola River and boasts a beautiful botanical gardens in a charming coastal village.

177 5th Street
Apalachicola FL 32320

 

Rainbow Springs State Park

From wading in the crystalline headwaters to canoeing, kayaking, and even lazily floating a tube down river, Rainbow Springs is a priceless jewel in the Florida park system. The history of Rainbow Springs dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush spring.

19158 SW 81st Place Rd.
Dunnellon FL 34432

 

Ravine Gardens State Park

Two ancient ravines carved by a spring-fed creek have been transformed into a rustic tropical garden. The park has two ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45 degree angles.

1600 Twigg Street
Palatka FL 32177

 

Silver Springs State Park

America’s largest spring sits untouched within Silver Springs State Park, and visitors can explore its natural beauty and diverse ecology by boat, foot or horseback. Glass bottom boats were invented here and still provide guests an ideal vantage point to enjoy the natural beauty of this first-magnitude spring.

1425 NE 58th Ave.
Ocala FL 34470

 

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

The formal gardens are the centerpiece of our park, with remarkable displays of native and exotic plant species such as azaleas, camellias and bird of paradise. Washington Oaks is also famous for the unique shoreline of coquina rock formations that line its Atlantic beach.

6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Palm Coast FL 32137

 

Ybor City Museum State Park

Don Vicente Martinez Ybor came to an area of pine scrub and swamp to build what became the “Cigar Capital of the World.” This urban park is dedicated to the preservation of Ybor City’s unique cultural heritage. 

1818 E. 9th Avenue
Tampa FL 33605