Parks and Outdoors

Ahhh, the great outdoors. It’s what Lake City, Florida’s Springlands is all about. Whether it’s a romp in a crystalline spring, a float down a spring-fed river, fishing in a lake, walking a trail or simply relaxing under the sun just about anywhere, you can do all of it and more in Lake City, Florida’s Springlands.

The generous array of parks in Florida’s Springlands offers a wide range of experiences, from a place that commemorates Florida’s largest Civil War battle, to a vast national forest, to several parks that are set amid freshwater springs and rivers. Basically, there’s a park for just about everyone.

Big Shoals State Park is home to the largest whitewater rapids in the state of Florida, with a Class III whitewater rapids classification.

Big Shoals State Park

Big Shoals State Park

Big Shoals State Park is home to the largest whitewater rapids in the state of Florida, with a Class III whitewater rapids classification.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park’s 2,669 acres provide wonderful swimming and river activities, a haven for wildlife, and eight crystalline natural springs.

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ichetucknee Springs State Park’s 2,669 acres provide wonderful swimming and river activities, a haven for wildlife, and eight crystalline natural springs.

Rum 138
Rum 138 is more than a business, it's a destination. Take a paddle, view fine art about the Florida springs, enjoy good food, listen to live music, and learn more about our beautiful, world-renowned springs at its resource center.
Paddling Adventures at Ichetucknee Springs
Paddling Adventures is the only kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rental facility located inside Ichetucknee Springs State Park. At Paddling Adventures, you can short paddle the Ichetucknee River or long paddle the Ichetucknee to the Santa Fe River.
Deep Spring Farm
Retreat to Alachua Florida’s Deep Spring Farm for Ecology | Edibles | Events. Customize your experience within 22 acres of organic farm gardens, spring-fed ponds, meadows, woodlands, and essential facilities for people.
Santa Fe Canoe Outpost
Located on the Santa Fe River the Santa Fe Canoe Outpost offers numerous canoe and kayak trips to choose from, no matter your experience level. In addition to providing canoes, and kayaks, they also offer shuttle services for those that have their own kayak, canoe, or camping equipment.