The Real Florida℠ Connection - Celebrating Recreation and Parks Month

Discover stories from your state parks.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR Florida State Parks enrich our lives. My son grew up with family camping trips to Torreya State Park. The perfect day for him included swimming, hiking, and dinners around the campfire. His love of nature is still with him into adulthood, and we continue to bond over outdoor adventures. Celebrating Recreation and Parks Month in July holds a special meaning for me as I imagine it does for others, who have created deeper bonds with family and friends by sharing unique park experiences. Florida is recognized as a state that values recreation. At a Florida State Park, we can explore urban greenways, beautiful springs and wild places. State parks and other public outdoor spaces bring us together to walk, bike and enjoy natural landscapes. People smile and say hello to each other. Children make new friends and explore nature. Research has shown that simple activities like walking in a park can have a remarkable therapeutic effect, both mentally and physically. Parks also serve as anchors for Florida’s communities. I went to the reopening of Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park after Hurricane Michael, and I saw how much the park means to area residents.  Our award-winning state park system attracts visitors from all over the world and strengthens local economies. Florida’s outdoor recreation industry supports more than 1 million jobs and had a $145 billion economic impact last year. My son often talks about how important it is to him to get his partner’s teenage sons outside and away from their digital devices. He knows that every moment in the woods or on the water deepens his bonds with his new family. In July, I’ll be taking time to recall the valuable memories I’ve made with my family, and how many of the best were made in the outdoors. Eric Draper FEATURED STORIES Businesses Partner to Improve Parks Companies throughout Florida hold employee and family days of volunteer service at state parks. It's easy to  plan the perfect combination of service and team-building. Outdoor Florida Can Help You Find New Places to Play Outdoor Florida is your source for finding recreational opportunities on Florida’s public lands. With this simple mobile and web app, you can search by activity or location. Can You Recycle an Entire Water Park?  The Florida Park Service preserves and restores Florida’s natural resources. Recently, state park planners and designers were faced with a unique challenge. When Summer Heats Up, Trees Keep it Cool Forests are nature’s air conditioners. Trees have the greatest impact in urban areas, where a forested park can be as much as 13°F cooler than the surrounding city! EVENTS Discovery Kayak Tour July 12, Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area Register now for this two-hour guided kayak tour exploring the salt marsh. Learn about the importance of this dynamic ecosystem while paddling peacefully in one of the park's kayaks. All levels of experience are welcome. Learn more Meet an Indigo Snake July 16, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park  Join us on World Snake Day to learn about and gain a greater appreciation for one of North America's largest snakes, the endangered eastern indigo. Ranger Allen from Silver Springs State Park will introduce you to Indi, an indigo ambassador snake, and share why these impressive snakes need our help and understanding. Learn more Why Native Plants? July 23, Koreshan State Park Natural landscapes are now valued for their biodiversity as well as their beauty. A native plant expert will discuss the importance of native plants in the local ecosystem and share resources for budding native plant enthusiasts. Learn more Help Keep Florida Beaches Beautiful July 27, Long Key State Park Long Key State Park invites you to join our first monthly shoreline cleanup. Help us make a difference for Florida's beaches and the shorebirds, sea turtles and other wildlife that depend on them. Learn more Find more Florida State Park events

Information from FDOH Regarding Sargassum

Message from FDOH: Sargassum FAQs Sargassum Frequently Asked Questions Due to the influx of seaweed on the beaches in many areas of the country and around the Caribbean, the City of Miami Beach continues to work closely with Miami-Dade County as they work on ways to mitigate the seaweed in Miami Beach. As such, the Florida Department of Health has issued these frequently asked questions/answers regarding Sargassum. Click here to download the complete PDF from FDOT with interactive links.

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