Wekiwa Spring National Park
About the Park
One of Florida's two Federally designated "Wild and Scenic Rivers," the Wekiva River is home to an incredible variety of wildlife including Alligators, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Limpkins, Little Blue Herons, Tricolored Herons, Woodpeckers, Swallow-tailed Kites, Florida Black Bears, White-tailed Deer, River Otters, Fox, and numerous subtropical birds. As you paddle slowly along with the gentle current, you'll marvel at the centuries-old oak trees that line the river's banks creating an inviting canopy from the noon day sun. The name 'Wekiva' comes from the Creek Indian word for "flowing water."
Location
Wekiwa Springs Pool
Wekiwa Springs is located within the Wekiwa Springs State Park about 4 miles northeast of Apopka. From the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and State Road (SR) 436 on the east side of Apopka, drive 1.6 miles east on SR 436. Turn north onto Wekiwa Springs Road and continue 2.5 miles to a 90 degree bend to the east, and then continue another 0.4 mile to the entrance of Wekiwa Springs State Park. Go north and then east on the park road for 0.25 mile to the parking lot; the spring is just to the north.
Latitude 28°42'42.79" N, Longitude 81°27'37.52" W
Mapquest location map of Wekiwa Springs
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