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Since 1947, millions of visitors have been amazed and charmed by the world famous mermaids who inhabit the spring. In addition to live mermaid shows, Weeki Wachee Springs State Park offers a river boat cruise, animal shows and Florida's only spring-fed water park, Buccaneer Bay.
The purpose of this page is to promote the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. We encourage you to share your thoughts, comments, images and stories related to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
The views expressed in comments reflect those of the author and do not reflect the views of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), or the state of Florida.
We reserve the right to remove any posts that contain vulgar or abusive language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive terms that target specific groups. In addition, we may remove comments that are spam, that promote commercial services/products, or are clearly off-topic, inappropriate, or unrelated.
DEP does not guarantee or warrant that any information posted by individuals is correct, and disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on any such information. DEP does not verify, does not warrant or guarantee, and assumes no liability for posts by individuals. DEP does not endorse, support or otherwise promote any private or commercial entity or the information, products or services contained on those websites that may be reached through links on our page.
Please be aware that Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. To protect your privacy, please do not post confidential information.
DEP reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.
🦮 SERVICE ANIMALS
Service animals are welcome at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Service animals are limited to dogs and miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform task for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
Service animals must remain on a leash or harness and/or under
the control of its handler at all times and be house broken. If at any
time your service animalĘĽs behavior is out of control, you will be
asked to remove your service animal from the premises. Service animals are not permitted on the lazy river and water slides at the waterpark.
“BREAK” AREA FOR SERVICE ANIMALS
For your convenience, a service animal “Relief Area” is
located near Guest Services. Please see a ranger with questions.
GUEST SERVICES
Guest Services is located at the main entrance of the park.
The purpose of this page is to promote the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. We encourage you to share your thoughts, comments, images and stories related to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.
The views expressed in comments reflect those of the author and do not reflect the views of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), or the state of Florida.
We reserve the right to remove any posts that contain vulgar or abusive language, personal attacks of any kind, or offensive terms that target specific groups. In addition, we may remove comments that are spam, that promote commercial services/products, or are clearly off-topic, inappropriate, or unrelated.
DEP does not guarantee or warrant that any information posted by individuals is correct, and disclaims any liability for any loss or damage resulting from reliance on any such information. DEP does not verify, does not warrant or guarantee, and assumes no liability for posts by individuals. DEP does not endorse, support or otherwise promote any private or commercial entity or the information, products or services contained on those websites that may be reached through links on our page.
Please be aware that Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. To protect your privacy, please do not post confidential information.
DEP reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.
🦮 SERVICE ANIMALS
Service animals are welcome at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Service animals are limited to dogs and miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform task for the benefit of an individual with a disability.
Service animals must remain on a leash or harness and/or under
the control of its handler at all times and be house broken. If at any
time your service animalĘĽs behavior is out of control, you will be
asked to remove your service animal from the premises. Service animals are not permitted on the lazy river and water slides at the waterpark.
“BREAK” AREA FOR SERVICE ANIMALS
For your convenience, a service animal “Relief Area” is
located near Guest Services. Please see a ranger with questions.
GUEST SERVICES
Guest Services is located at the main entrance of the park.
Overview
Location
United States, Florida, Spring Hill
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 352-610-5660
Founded date
1935
Mentions in press and media 44
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| May 11, 2026 | Florida Folk Festival Returns Memorial Day Weekend to Celebrate Florida’s Heritage and America250 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2026 WHITE SPRINGS, Fla. – Florida State Parks will host the 74th Annual Florida Folk Festival May 22–24, 2026, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. One of the oldest continuously... |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Rock Springs Run Reserve in Florida offers cozy glamping stays, horseback rides | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Packing up for a camping trip usually involves an extensive checklist that includes everything from sleeping bags and pads to the tent, poles, stakes and tarps. Glamping takes the hassle out of out... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Florida State Parks Announces Florida’s Newest Addition: Shoal River Headwaters State Park | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 23, 2026 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. – Today, Florida State Parks marked the addition of Shoal River Headwaters State Park, the newest state park in Florida, during a celebration and guided tour highlighting the prope... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | DEP Highlights 2025 Environmental Achievements Supporting Florida’s Economy and Way of Life | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 31, 2025 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Alexis A. Lambert highlighted the department’s continued success in conserving and protecting Florida’s natural r... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Start 2026 on the Right Foot With First Day Hikes at Florida State Parks | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 30, 2025 Ponce De Leon Springs State Park, Holmes County, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State Parks invite the public to welcome the new year outdoors with a First Day Hike on Jan. 1, 2026. Whether it is yo... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Up a lazy river: Florida tubing option lets riders enjoy life slowly | The water is fed by 72-degree springs, so if your lungs are up for it, pepper the relaxation under the sun with some underwater forays. Turtles, fish and the occasional anhinga on its own diving adventure are likely treats to be witnessed a... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Replica 1738 fort in Florida a tribute to first free Black community | In addition to exploring an indoor museum with a timeline of Fort Mose and St. Augustine history, visitors can now walk through a full-scale replica of the 39-foot-tall lookout tower that helped residents of the fort monitor for enemy attac... |
| Jun 7, 2025 | The Allure of America’s Best Beaches and the Storms That Shape Them | As summer approaches, Americans flock to the coast. The beach is a siren, calling us with its warm sands and rolling waves. In 2025, Dr. Beach unveiled his top ten beaches. Each one is a gem, a unique slice of paradise. They offer sun, fun,... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Dr. Beach names top 10 beaches for 2025. Here’s the list | Delnor-Wiggins Pass ranked number eight on last year’s list and moved up four spots for 2025. “This barrier island beach boasts of beautiful white sand beaches and crystal-clear Gulf waters,” Leatherman writes on his website. “Activities in... |
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FAQ about Florida State Parks
When was Florida State Parks founded?
Florida State Parks was founded in 1935.
What has the press written about Florida State Parks?
Parsers VC has collected 44 articles mentioning Florida State Parks, among them “Florida Folk Festival Returns Memorial Day Weekend to Celebrate Florida’s Heritage and America250” (May 11, 2026) and “Rock Springs Run Reserve in Florida offers cozy glamping stays, horseback rides” (Apr 16, 2026).
Is Florida State Parks still active?
Yes, Florida State Parks is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 1, 2026.