40 Acre Park
A community park in Welaka, 40 Acre Park is a great stop for birding, with little-used trails that ramble around a series of wetlands once used in the fish ...
Parks, Trails & Springs
State parks, blueways, hiking trails, and the springs that make North Central Florida unmistakable.
Bartam Trail
What reader of Bartram’s Travels has not longed to follow in the wake of William’s boat as it made its way up the St. Johns River, or to hike or ride horseb ...
Bryant’s Wharf Kayak Launch
Bryant's Wharf Kayak Launch is a public facility with amenities that include: Restrooms Overnight mooring (2 nights maximum) Fishing/Shrimping (permit ...
Dunns Creek State Park
Tucked just south of a bend in the St. Johns River, Dunns Creek State Park covers over 6,200 acres, making it a go-to spot for outdoor lovers. Whether you&# ...
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The FWC’s mission is to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Florida remains one of the country’s to ...
Jefferson Smith Memorial Ball Park
This is a large park with much to keep your active children entertained and happy. There is a lighted ballfield with covered bleachers, picnic pavilion, Two ...
Little Lake George Croaker Hole
Croaker Hole Spring is located about 3.5 miles southwest of Welaka in Little Lake George, which is part of the St. Johns River. This Florida freshwater bay ...
Mt. Royal Indian Mound
One of Florida’s largest mounds, Mount Royal was first documented by William Bartram in 1765, when it was an important central feature of a large village al ...
Ravine Garden State Park
Ravine Gardens State Park is one of the nine New Deal-era state parks in Florida. The park has two ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45-degree ...
Welaka Downtown Park
Spend your day at Welaka Downtown Park! Our park offers a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. From restrooms with showers and lighted tenni ...
Welaka State Forest
Welaka State Forest is located along the east bank of the historic St. Johns River. The Florida Forest Service maintains the integrity of the forest's ...
Welaka State Forest Mud Spring Trail
Get out and explore the beauty of the Welaka State Forest today! Take a 1.7-mile loop trek around the incredible Mud Spring Trail, where you'll find a ...