Apopka, FL, United States

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Spring fills a half-acre swimming area about four feet deep on average, holding near 72°F all year, with a grassy slope for picnics just minutes from downtown Orlando. It suits easy laps and a long cool-down rather than distance, since the spring run and Wekiva River are closed to swimmers. Day-use entry requires a reservation, so book before you drive.

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Best conditions: The spring stays about 72°F year-round; the swimming area is just over half an acre with an average depth of about four feet.
Getting in: Park open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year; the swimming area is open from 8 a.m. until park closing. Since Sept. 2, 2025, all day-use visitors, including annual passholders, need a reservation, bookable up to 60 days ahead (same-day while space remains); the entry fee is paid online. Entry is $6 per vehicle (up to eight people), $4 for a single-occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and cyclists.
Lifeguards: No lifeguards on duty; swimmers and snorkelers enter at their own risk.
Season: Year-round.
Watch for: Shallow spring: diving and jumping are not permitted
Swimming and snorkeling are not allowed in Wekiwa Springs Run, Rock Springs Run or the Wekiva River
Florida black bears live in the park
Facilities: Grassy slope beside the spring for picnics · Two rentable pavilions near the spring · Hydraulic swim lift at the water's edge · Canoe and kayak rentals · Concessions