The Florida Senate ... development in state parks. This bill deters initiatives similar to last summer, when Gov. Ron DeSantis' plans were leaked to expand recreation and lodging in state parks.

The announcement included such things as adding campsites and cabins and increasing “the number of outdoor recreation opportunities available at Florida’s state parks, including pickleball ...

A group of state parks around the Sunshine State are at risk of major overhauls and development following the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's 'Great Outdoors Initiative' announced ...

A new document from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection shows 17 more state parks were considered ... aimed at expanding public access and recreation opportunities across the ...

Explore the Corridor Week, an annual celebration back for its second year encourages residents and tourists of all ages to explore state parks and give back through volunteer efforts.

The recent state park debacle in which several parks ... The Florida Park Service mission is not just words on paper but something to embody every day: “to provide resource-based recreation ...

Ron DeSantis did the right thing — albeit grudgingly — by signing legislation into law to protect Florida's 175 state parks from encroaching development. The challenge he and future Florida ...

"There is A LOT of confusion out there about the 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative & our efforts to increase public access, recreation & lodging throughout Florida State Parks. We love The Real ...

The Florida Senate ... development in state parks. This bill deters initiatives similar to last summer, when Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plans were leaked to expand recreation and lodging in state ...