Wekiwa Springs State Park: Crystal Springs Canoeing & Pine Flatwood Trails

About this adventure

Located just 16 miles north of downtown Orlando at the headwaters of the Wekiva River, Wekiwa Springs State Park is an emerald oasis offering family-friendly outdoor adventures. The second-magnitude spring discharges 42 million gallons of crystal-clear 72°F water daily into a spacious, gently sloping limestone basin surrounded by lush green lawns. Winter's mild temperatures make it the perfect season for family hiking along the park's 13 miles of nature trails and paddling down the peaceful, slow-moving river under moss-hung cypress canopies. Families can rent canoes and tandem kayaks at the Nature Adventures concession stand right by the springhead. The park also features an expansive children's playground, the Nature Center with live educational reptile and native habitat exhibits, sprawling shaded oak picnic pavilions with charcoal grills, and clean modern bathhouses with family changing stations.