Friends of Blue Spring State Park Citizen Support Organization (CSO)
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We are a group of volunteers dedicated to helping ensure that Blue Spring State Park remains a fun, interesting, educational, and beautiful place to visit!
The Friends of Blue Spring State Park is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Citizen Support Organization (CSO) of volunteers dedicated to helping to ensure Blue Spring State Park remains a fun, interesting, educational, and beautiful place to visit! We provide support to the park through volunteering, educating visitors, hosting events and raising funds for specific park projects. The funds we raise can provide additional equipment, buildings, programs, and renovations according to the needs of the park.
Become a Friend of Blue Spring State Park Today!
Friends of Blue Spring State Park Members receive free visits to Blue Spring State Park, access to special members only events, and the ability to be a Friends volunteer!
Your contribution in becoming a member greatly supports the Friends of Blue Spring State Park.
There are currently multiple different membership levels to choose from. Click the button below to learn more!
Manatee BINGO
Every Wednesday night at 6:30, we have Manatee Bingo at Riverwalk Pizzeria in Orange City! This terrific restaurant and brewery is located at 1070 S. Volusia Ave
We need your help running BINGO each week! Click the button below to learn more and sign up to become a volunteer.
FIREFLY NIGHTS
We are thrilled to announce that Firefly Season begins on Friday, March 14!
We invite you to experience the magic of the park at night when the fireflies make the tree canopy come alive!
For the first time ever, we are pre-selling after hours vehicle passes for Firefly Nights. While we will still offer passes at the park, those with pre-purchased passes are guaranteed entry to the event. The after hours pass at $14 is for a vehicle with up to 8 people.
We will begin offering passes in the park at 6 pm each evening. Please plan to arrive by 7 pm. to enjoy the whole experience. You are very welcome to come earlier and enjoy the late afternoon in our beautiful park.
We will also host the very popular Firefly Fireside Chats every evening at 6:45 and 7:15 pm.
Please remember: NO bug spray and NO white lights.
Important Note:
The terrain includes grass, woods, sidewalks and board walks.
Park entry fees are not included. Typical fees are $4 for a 1 person car and $6 for up to 8 in a car.
Enjoy this amazing serene night-time experience!
Please join the rangers in the park for several FREE and FUN events this month! Please visit the Events Page for all the details.
Rolling Hikes Now Available!
Mobility challenged guests can experience the scenic trails in Blue Spring State Park using an all-terrain tracked chair. The chair is FREE, but reservations are required.
Click the button below to learn more!
Adopt-A-Manatee® in Partnership with Save the Manatee Club
The Friends of Blue Spring State Park have teamed up with Save the Manatee® Club to offer you a special opportunity! When you symbolically adopt a real living manatee through our links, you not only support the efforts of the Club, you also support us, the Friends of Blue Spring State Park!
Thank you for leaving your mark at Blue Spring State Park
We are very sorry to announce that due to a decision at the state level, the brick order program ended in mid 2024.
The bricks will remain on display at the park to share your memories, memorials, gratitude, and appreciation!
All bricks have been installed.
Thank you for your support of this program. Your donations really made a difference as all proceeds benefitted the park.
Thank You for your Support and Contributions!
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