# Kelly Park Rock Springs: Natural Spring Basin & Shaded Woodland Boardwalk > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM in winter; Park capacity is limited to maintain resource… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Kelly Park / Rock Springs, 400 E Kelly Park Rd, Apopka, FL 32712 - Ages: All ages; wooden boardwalk and main picnic areas stroller accessible; children's playground; shallow spring pool entry suitable for wading on mild days - Price: $3.00 per vehicle (1–2 people), $5.00 per vehicle (3–8 people); $1.00 each additional person - Schedule: Open daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM in winter; Park capacity is limited to maintain resource protection; arrive early on weekend mornings - Organizer: Orange County Parks and Recreation Division - Official page: https://www.orangecountyfl.net/CultureParks/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&d=22 - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/kelly-park-rock-springs-natural-spring-basin-and-shaded-woodland-board--listing-38643d6ac33b9d9c160fa725 ## About Kelly Park in Apopka is home to Rock Springs, one of Central Florida's most celebrated natural freshwater springs. Bubbling from the base of a partially submerged limestone cliff, Rock Springs discharges 26,000 gallons of crystalline 68°F (20°C) water every minute into a winding natural river run. While summer crowds flock here for tubing, winter transforms the park into a tranquil woodland paradise perfect for family nature exploration without the heat or lines. Families can follow the 3/4-mile Rock Springs Trail and elevated wooden boardwalk through lush hydric hammocks where barred owls, white-tailed deer, and river otters are frequently spotted. On warm winter afternoons, hardy toddlers and kids can splash in the shallow, rock-bottomed swimming basin. The park features multiple children's playgrounds with swings and climbing towers, dozens of shaded picnic pavilions with grills, modern heated restrooms with hot showers and changing areas, and scenic primitive campsites. ## Similar picks in Orlando - [Wekiwa Springs State Park: Crystal Springs Canoeing & Pine Flatwood Trails](https://grassyknees.com/orlando/activities/wekiwa-springs-state-park-crystal-springs-canoeing-and-pine-flatwood-t--listing-ed6bc7c63d4a7d2313ea1a04) — Open 8:00 AM to sunset daily; Nature Center open weekends 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Concession… · Wekiwa Springs State Park, Apopka · All ages · With admission · checked Nov 5. 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