From Sand to Sea – Enjoy Florida’s Parks & Recreation
The great outdoors awaits during your next Florida vacation. Play outside at a state park and take advantage of Florida’s natural playgrounds from the sand to sea. A three-time winner of the Gold Medal Award for the nation’s best state park systems, the Florida park system is one of the largest in the country with 175 state parks, trails, and historic sites.
From swimming and diving in the rivers and springs to birding, fishing, hiking and biking scenic nature trails, it's easy to enjoy the best of Florida all year long. With over 800,000 acres and 100 miles of golden sandy beaches, travel from Pensacola to Key West to find the best state parks that offer water sports galore.
Kayak, canoe, Jet Ski, or snorkel in the beautiful waters from the Gulf to the Atlantic. Visit an underwater state park in the Florida Keys. Head to the Panhandle to a fishing pier state park or visit the Garden of Eden in Tallahassee for indescribable beauty.
