Picnic Spots Near Me in Inverness, fl
Withlacoochee State Trail
3100 S. Old Floral City Road, Iverness, FL
At 46 miles in length, the Withlacoochee State Trail is presently the longest paved rail-trail in Florida. With a generally flat terrain and many access points, the trail is an ideal venue for... Read More
Fort Cooper State Park
3100 South Old Floral City Road, Inverness, FL
Over 700 acres of Nature at its best, Fort Cooper State Park offers a spot for relaxing, hiking, nature study and learning about history. Lake Holathlikaha is popular for fishing and boating,... Read More
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
7200 Battlefield Parkway, Bushnell, FL
Every January, under the oaks of Dade Battlefield State Park, history lovers gather to commemorate the battle that started the Second Seminole War. On December 28, 1835, Indian warriors... Read More
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 S. Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, FL
Visitors can see West Indian manatees every day of the year from the park's underwater observatory in the main spring. The park showcases native Florida wildlife, including manatees, black... Read More
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
State Road 490, Homosassa, FL
This site was once part of a thriving sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. Yulee was a member of the Territorial Legislative Council, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives and... Read More
Lake Griffin State Park
3089 U.S. Highway 441-27, Fruitland Park, FL
Our park encompasses 620 acres and allows visitors to explore in several ways. Anglers or birders may want to rent a canoe or a kayak to explore Lake Griffin’s marshes. If you’re not sure... Read More
Flat Island Preserve
2388 Owens Rd, Leesburg, FL
This property safeguards an impressive and relatively undisturbed natural area consisting of marshes, hardwood swamps, and upland hardwood hammocks. The members of the Florida Trail Association... Read More
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
3400 N. Museum Point, Crystal River, FL
A National Historic Landmark, this 61-acre, pre-Columbian, Native American site has burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, a plaza area and a substantial midden. The six-mound complex is one of... Read More
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL
The mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park have delighted visitors since 1947. Today, visitors can still witness the magic of the mermaids, take a river boat cruise and canoe or kayak on... Read More
Colt Creek State Park
16000 State Rd 471, Lakeland, FL
Colt Creek State Park is more than 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat, a place to explore the natural communities and wildlife that make our park special.
Comprised of large... Read More
Lake Louisa State Park
7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL
A natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit.
The natural theme park of Lake Louisa State Park showcases a diversity of wildlife, including deer, bobcat, gopher... Read More
Juniper Springs Recreation Area
26701 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL
Showcasing sparkling springs in a subtropical setting, Juniper Springs is one of the oldest and best known recreation areas on the East Coast. Located between Ocala and Ormond Beach along SR... Read More
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL
Recreation Opportunities
Bicycling
Park connects to 42-mile paved Suncoast Trail via the 7.5-mile paved trail.
Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to... Read More
Hillsborough River State Park
15402 U.S. 301 North, Thonotosassa, FL
Except for occasional reenactments, the cannon and guns are now silent at Fort Foster. No longer do Seminole Indians have to fight to keep a foothold in Florida, and soldiers no longer guard a... Read More
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Boulevard, Micanopy, FL
Not just found out west, herds of wild horses and bison roam the prairie in this surprisingly diverse preserve south of Gainesville.
Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else... Read More
Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL
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... Read More
Lake Parker Park
910 E. Granada Street, Lakeland, FL
Lake Parker Park has something for everyone. The park offers an array of amenities from a boat ramp and boat trailer parking to picnicking and pickleball. Lake Parker Park brings the forest to... Read More
Anclote Gulf Park
2305 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL
This is a Natural Resource Park with several amenities where you can observe various kinds of birds from the pier and trail.
Park Amenities
23 Acres
Dog... Read More
Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
Salt marshes on the Gulf of Mexico give way to a succession of swamps, hardwood forests, pine flatwoods and scrub, providing splendid opportunities for nature study and wildlife... Read More
