Parks & Recreation
Florida offers a multitude of outdoor fun and activities; from our miles of
beautiful beaches and waterways to our thousands of acres of parks and sports
fields - there's bound to be something for everyone. Go outside - bring
a friend or a family member and get active in your local community and throughout
the state.
Explore Florida's Greenways and Trails: The Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP) provides an interactive guide so you can click
on a region to explore recreational maps and descriptions of greenways and trails
throughout the Sunshine State.
FloridaOnline Park Guide: www.floridastateparks.org
Department of Environmental Protection, Citizen Services:
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/ps/default.htm
Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Florida State Forests Trailwalker Program:
Explore Florida's forests . . . one step at a time. Do you enjoy the outdoors?
Are you a frequent visitor to Florida's state forests? Maybe you've wanted to
explore them but haven't had the opportunity. You are now holding your ticket
to a grand tour of Florida's state forests: http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_recreation/trailwalker_index.html
Florida Division of Forestry - Trailwalker Program: 850-414-9852
Ocala Outdoor Adventure Camp - The FWC has
conducted action-packed summer adventures for more than fifty years. Every year
we provide hundreds of campers the necessary skills and knowledge to become
better sportsmen and women, while instilling an awareness of firearm safety
and wildlife stewardship. Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to attend
a one-week camp session running from Sunday through Friday. http://www.myfwc.com/SAFETY/Safety_hunt_safety_camp.htm
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program -
An award-winning program teaching introductory outdoor skills to
women. Three-day workshops offer more than twenty different classes including
basic fishing, fly fishing, archery, camping/backpacking, boating, photography,
bird watching, personal safety, hunting and more. http://www.myfwc.com/SAFETY/Safety_hunt_safety_becoming_an_outdoors_woman.htm
Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail – this 105-mile trail
includes die trips to springs, wild rivers, historical sites, wildlife havens,
and small coastal towns. http://www.myfwc.com/RECREATION/WMASites_BigBend_paddling_updates.htm
Outdoor Exploration - These workshops and opportunities focus
on the learning of outdoor skills. We strive to offer a variety of topics in
our workshops, balanced between hunting / shooting, fishing and non-consumptive
(canoeing, hiking, camping, etc.) activities. http://myfwc.com/recreation/
Fishing - FWC has built over 200 boat ramps, installed 56 fish
attractors on 32 water bodies and manages 80 fish management lakes which include
19 urban ponds throughout the state. These areas offer convenient access to
some of Florida’s greatest opportunities for recreation, relaxation and
the chance to bond with your family and friends. Go fishing at one the FWC fishing
piers that provide easy access to prime fishing sites throughout Florida -
http://www.myfwc.com/Recreation/FW_sites_piers_index.htm
Take a Kid Fishing - recreational fishing is an important American
tradition that provides life-shaping experiences for children of all ages. Check
out the “Take a Kid Fishing” site and go fishing to ensure this
heritage is passed on to future generations - http://www.myfwc.com/LEARNING/take_a_kid_Intro.htm
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and our
partners encourage you to enjoy a relaxing day in the great outdoors with your
family and friends. This Web site provides basic tips about how to have a fun,
safe experience while helping us conserve our aquatic resources for tomorrow
- http://www.fishingcapital.com/