ORLANDO, Fla. – State parks will offer free entry this Memorial Day weekend to Florida residents.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the free admission last month while promoting summer activities in the state.
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The free admission runs from Friday through Monday.
Florida has nearly 200 state parks and thousands of miles of trails. The parks range from historic parks like the Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park in Flagler Beach, Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna, to natural springs like Silver Springs State Park in Marion County.
If you’re planning to hit up Blue Springs, De Leon Springs or Wekiwa Springs, expect large crowds.
To find a state park near you, head to the Florida State Parks website.
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