# Wekiwa Springs State Park: Crystal Springs Canoeing & Pine Flatwood Trails > Place to go for families in the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open 8:00 AM to sunset daily; Nature Center open weekends 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Concession… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, FL 32712 - Ages: All ages; stroller-friendly paved walkways around the main spring basin, picnic lawns, and playground; life jackets included with canoe/kayak rentals - Price: $6.00 per vehicle (up to 8 people); $4.00 single-occupant vehicle; canoe rentals $25–$35 for 2 hours - Schedule: Open 8:00 AM to sunset daily; Nature Center open weekends 10:00 AM–3:00 PM; Concession and canoe rentals open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily - Organizer: Florida Department of Environmental Protection & Florida State Parks - Official page: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/wekiwa-springs-state-park - 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/wekiwa-springs-state-park-crystal-springs-canoeing-and-pine-flatwood-t--listing-ed6bc7c63d4a7d2313ea1a04 ## About 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. 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