This 603-acre recreation site offers a variety of activities that include including swimming in the famous 72-degree spring water which gave the city its name; a ramped entrance to the spring pool is available. Among the site's other attractions is the Old Spanish Sugar Mill, now a public grill and griddle house; each table is equipped with a griddle and pitchers of homemade batters to make their own pancakes at the table. Fishing is abundant and the park includes a boat launch, as well as boat rentals. Other amenities include picnic pavilions, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and a playground area. The De Leon Springs area is contiguous to the Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, which is easily accessed by water; canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals are also offered for exploring this habitat.
Location:
PO Box 1338, Ponce De Leon Blvd at Burt Par, DeLeon Springs Florida 32130
Telephone
904-985-4212
Other Florida State Parks nearby:
(Orange City) Blue Spring State Park
(Ormond Beach) Bulow Creek State Park
(Bunnell) Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic Site
(Bushnell) Dade Battlefield State Historic Site
(DeLeon Springs) De Leon Springs State Recreation Area
(DeLand) Hontoon Island State Park
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01/10 Coming to The DeLeon Springs area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Catfish Festival Crescent City FL April5-6 Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual 'Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City's Eva Lyon's Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
Santa Fe Comm College Spring Arts Festival Gainesville FL April6-7 The festival is one of the three largest annual events in Gainesville and is known for its high quality, unique artwork. It is held in the downtown historic district, nestled amid restored turn-of-the century homes, stately palms and abundant azaleas. More than 130,000 visitors are anticipated each year.
George's Music Springing the Blues Festival Jacksonville Beach FL April5-7 Springing The Blues is a free outdoor blues music festival designed to celebrate America's indigenous musical form and promote support of the arts. The three-day oceanfront event features a number of renowned blues performers as well as numerous displays and activities geared for the entire family.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
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