We visited the park in November 2009 when the weather was still warm but not humid and all the things other people have wrote are true a superb place to spend a few hours enjoying this well run park which has flat access for wheelchairs if you are AA member you get a discount but show your card. The highlight... more

Okay so this place is a bit hard to describe. It's a Florida State Park and with that said Florida State Parks do an exceptional job of making educational and recreational resources available to visitors both local and from afar and a reasonable price. Lots of folks would be overly impressed with the underwater observatory and all the fish, the... more

A visit to this interesting Florida state park begins with a pontoon boat ride down Pepper Creek from the park's visitor center to the facility; boat drivers/guides point out wildlife during the 15 minute trip. After arriving at the park, you pass through a second entrance building; a small gift shop and snack bar are located here (offerings are suitable... more

Formerly a private wildlife sanctuary, this park was bought by Florida and turned into a state park. It is an aquifer that creates a lake, which has many varieties of wildlife both in captivity and natural. You will see alligators, manatees, all types of wading and sea birds, and a huge hippo! There's a manatee medical care station which uses... more

Have been to Homosassa Park twice now, one 2 years ago with my husband and again in July this year with friends and their children. On both occassions we had a brilliant day out and everything about the park was great. Boat Trip is a must and also take a picnic if you get the chance so you can sit... more

We have visited many of Florida's great state parks but this one may be #1 because it's got so much (well everything except actually swimming with the manatees). The only thing you need to be aware of to find it is there are 2 addresses: the Suncoast address is easy to find because it's on the main highway. There's a... more

Homosassa Springs State Park is run by the Florida Parks Department. It has a very low admission fee, worth twice the price. You will see many of the native animals, birds and reptiles that make their home in Florida. Top of the list is the endangered Manatee. The underwater obseratory allows you to view these magnificient creatures as well as... more

We went to the park to see the manatees and got an up close look at the manatees plus a whole lot more. The park includes a zoo with animals and birds native to Florida, plus Lou the Hippo, part of the park history. Park was clean and easy to navigate. When you arrive, take the boat ride up the... more

If you enjoy wildlife, this is a must. Worth a detour for anyone heading for Tampa-St. Pete or anywhere south. more