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Wekiwa Springs State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 11,156 Google reviews · Running trail in Apopka, Florida · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wekiwa Springs State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available.
What runners say about Wekiwa Springs State Park
“The scenery is stunning, the rangers are helpful, the parking is reasonable, and there are plenty of supplies and well-maintained facilities.”
“The water is crystal clear, the park is beautiful, and it’s a perfect place to swim, kayak, or simply relax in nature.”
“Great place to cool off Friendly environment and plenty of shade and sunny spots.”
“The crystal‑clear spring water is beautiful, the trails are peaceful, and the whole park feels calm and well‑kept.”
Visited on a Monday in March (got a reservation online the day before). Staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Bring a mask and snorkel if you can. Get there early as it gets busy by 11 or 12. Walked on some of the trails. Swimming is limited to the springs area.
A beautiful park with lots of hiking and biking trails. Camping sites are level and RVers can get full hookups for a great rate. And the Springs have year-round swimming and kayaking. Note we are here in February.
I visited Wekiwa Springs State Park recently, and it was a really refreshing experience. The springs are clear and beautiful, and the surrounding trails make it a great spot for a walk or a short hike. I spent some time relaxing by the water, and it felt peaceful and quiet away from the city.
We visited on a cool, cloudy day so the park was quiet. It was so lovely and peaceful. I can imagine it gets pretty busy here though. The water was so clear and the trails were great. There is also canoe and kayak rentals. We stopped by the cafe for a water.
Trail conditions & character
“The water is crystal clear, the park is beautiful, and it’s a perfect place to swim, kayak, or simply relax in nature.”
“The crystal‑clear spring water is beautiful, the trails are peaceful, and the whole park feels calm and well‑kept.”
“Great place to cool off Friendly environment and plenty of shade and sunny spots.”
“The scenery is stunning, the rangers are helpful, the parking is reasonable, and there are plenty of supplies and well-maintained facilities.”
“There's a short boardwalk trail that takes you along the woods near the springs to the bridge that goes above the springs!”
Plan your run at Wekiwa Springs State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitefloridastateparks.org
- Phone(407) 553-4383
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–7 PM |
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