Friends of Blue Spring State Park

Manatee BINGO will return on 10-30!

We are very happy to report that after Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage to the home of Manatee Bingo: Riverwalk Pizzeria and Blue Spring Brewing in Orange City, repairs are in progress and the restaurant is now open with limited seating!

Manatee Bingo will return with a Spooktacular theme on Wednesday, October 30!

We are so thrilled to welcome you all back!

Until then, if you would like to donate to support the Friends Group, please see the tab above - Make a Donation. We appreciate you all!

Adopt-A-Manatee® in Partnership with Save the Manatee Club

The Friends have teamed up with Save the Manatee Club to offer you a special opportunity! When you symbolically adopt a real living manatee through this link, you not only support the efforts of the Club, you also support us, the Friends of Blue Spring State Park!

Adopt Now

Tracked Chair Now Available

Mobility challenged guests can experience the scenic trails in Blue Spring State Park using an all-terrain chair. The chair is FREE, but reservations are required.

Please use the link below to make your reservation!

There are multiple trails where the chair can be taken. Some trails thread through palmetto patches, pine scrub or oak hammocks. Other trails follow gentle curves under the canopy of large oak trees.

It's common to see deer along the trails and occasionally one can see (from a distance), wild hogs, a variety of small mammals or even a bear.

We hope to see you on the trails!

Tracked Chair Reservation

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 has ended.

The bricks will remain on display at the park to share your memories, memorials, gratitude, and appreciation!

All brick purchases that were completed by July 31st will be installed by mid-September.

Thank you for your support of this program. Your donations really made a difference as all proceeds benefitted the park.

Closures at Blue Spring State Park

Effective April 2024: In-water activities are closed while we stabilize the shoreline at Blue Spring State Park. This closure includes swimming, snorkeling, tubing, diving, and paddling in the spring run and spring head. Boat tours and paddling are only allowed in the St. Johns River. Visitors are asked to adhere to all posted signs and avoid closed areas when visiting the park.

Why are we conducting the shoreline stabilization?
The stabilization project is necessary because the flow of water from the first magnitude spring has created an undercut along the shoreline. Undercuts can be dangerous for wildlife, recreation, and important artifacts.

While the stabilization project is underway, other improvements including an upgraded manatee release area, an improved swimming platform, and a new boardwalk along the spring run to the spring head will also be constructed.

Blue Spring Adventures will maintain their St. Johns River Nature Cruise, along with paddleboard, canoe, kayak, and bicycle rentals during the closure.

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We hope to welcome you back to being in and on Blue Spring in 2025.

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