DE LEON SPRINGS, Fla. – You’ve heard of the Polar Plunge, but have you heard of the “DeLeon Dunk?”
On New Year’s Day, participants can jump into the clear, 72-degree water at DeLeon Springs State Park to get their year started with the third annual event.
“If it’s a cold day, the pool will feel so warm and inviting. If it’s a warm day, the pool will feel so cool and refreshing. Win-win!!” according to the event’s website.
The “pool” features spring-fed water that stays at 72 degrees year-round, with depths from 18 inches to 30 feet near the spring boil.
Watch video from the 2024 DeLeon Dunk below:
Participants will all jump in the spring pool at the same time, but in two different shifts this year.
“It’s going to be fun and silly,” organizers promised.
Option 1:
DELEON DUNK! 8 a.m. Ticketed Event: All you have to do is pay the park entrance fee or use your park pass, and you can come on in and jump with us at 8:30 a.m. and then enjoy park activities!
Option 2:
DELUXE DUNK! 7 a.m. Ticketed Event: You will enter the park before it’s officially open! You’ll get our cool manatee t-shirt, Old Sugar Mill mini pancakes, our DeLeon Dunk souvenir magnet and sticker, donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and FREE park entry. Jump time is 7:30 a.m.
Organizers said in the interest of safety, there is a limit of 100 people per event time.
Make sure you bring a warm towel, robe, and/or jacket! After you “DeLeon Dunk,” sign in at Old Sugar Mill Pancake House and order some hot breakfast .
For more details and ticket information, click here.
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