Picnic Spots Near Me in Lake Helen, fl
Blue Spring State Park
2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL
Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. By 2005, after years... Read More
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave, Orange City, FL
The refreshing 72-degree waters of Blue Spring greet visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River.
Read MoreHontoon Island State Park
2309 River Ridge Road, Deland, FL
This island, located in the St. Johns River in Volusia County, welcomes visitors to enjoy nature and history in quiet solitude.
The island is accessible only by private boat or park... Read More
De Leon Springs State Park
601 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, De Leon Springs, FL
Offering visitors a Florida experience that blends its recreational swimming area with its fascinating history.
Once called Acuera, or “Healing Waters,” by Timucuan Indians who... Read More
Smyrna Dunes Park
2995 North Peninsula Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Visitors to Smyrna Dunes Park may arrive by land or by sea. Perched on 73 acres of pristine land at the northern tip of the New Smyrna Beach peninsula, the area is surrounded by water on three... 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
Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park
1800 North Ocean Shore Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL
Stretching from the Halifax River to the Atlantic Ocean, this 40-acre park north of Ormond Beach is loaded with amenities. Beachgoers may park across the street from the ocean on the park's... Read More
Tomoka State Park
2099 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach, FL
Native Americans once dwelled here, living off fish-filled lagoons. Today, these waters are popular for canoeing, boating and fishing.
The park protects a variety of wildlife habitats... Read More
North Peninsula State Park
40 Highbridge Rd, Ormond Beach, FL
During the months of May through September, marine turtles including the loggerhead, green, and occasionally a rare leatherback sea turtle, journey to the shores of North Peninsula State Park... Read More
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
3501 Old Kings Road, Flagler Beach, FL
The 150 acres of Bulow Plantation Ruins stand as a monument to the rise and fall of sugar plantations in East Florida.
In 1836, the Second Seminole War swept away the prosperous Bulow... Read More
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
3100 South Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL
Gamble Rogers is a small park tucked gently between the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway.
This 145-acre park is named for Florida folk singer and storyteller... 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
Marina Park
501 Marina Road, Titusville, FL
Located north of the Titusville Marina, the facilities at this 20.35-acre community riverfront park include a boat ramp and dock, BMX Bike course, skate park, playground, restrooms, and a dog... Read More
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
6400 N. Oceanshore Boulevard, Palm Coast, FL
The gardens offer visitors a peaceful stroll through winding reflection ponds which are sheltered by a picturesque oak hammock. Washington Oaks is also famous for the unique shoreline of... 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
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
Ravine Gardens State Park
1600 Twigg Street, Palatka, FL
A ravine was created over thousands of years by water flowing from the sandy ridges on the shore of the St. Johns River. In 1933, this ravine was transformed into a dramatic garden by the... Read More
Faver-Dykes State Park
1000 Faver-Dykes Road, Saint Augustine, FL
Faver-Dykes State Park is conveniently located on the outskirts of America’s oldest city in St. Augustine and close to the highway. As you travel down our main road, journey back in time and... Read More
