175
state parks, trails, and historic sites
Florida State Parks reported 175 sites across the system in its 2023-2024 fast facts.
Florida State Parks, Fast Facts 2023-2024, 2023-2024A Florida reference page
Florida nature and outdoor recreation statistics
Key figures on the parks, springs, waterways, and natural places that shape the Florida landscape.
Last updated September 21, 2026. Each figure links to its original public source.
Florida by the numbers
Facts worth keeping close
From old-growth cypress and spring-fed rivers to sea grass and sandy trails, these statistics offer a compact snapshot of the places that make Florida distinct.
814,031
acres protected by Florida State Parks
The state park system reported protecting 814,031 acres of natural landscapes and historic places.
Florida State Parks, Fast Facts 2023-2024, 2023-202430.04 million
state park visitors
Florida State Parks recorded 30.04 million visitors in the reporting period.
Florida State Parks, Fast Facts 2023-2024, 2023-20243,024 miles
of trails in the state park system
The system reported 3,024 miles of trails, from coastal paths to inland woods and springs.
Florida State Parks, Fast Facts 2023-2024, 2023-2024$3.7 billion
estimated state park economic impact
Florida State Parks listed a $3.7 billion economic impact for the 2023-2024 reporting period.
Florida State Parks, Fast Facts 2023-2024, 2023-20241,000+
recognized Florida springs
The Florida Geological Survey reports more than 1,000 recognized springs across the state.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Geological Survey, Accessed September 21, 202690%
of Floridians' drinking water comes from groundwater
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection describes groundwater as the source of drinking water for 90% of Floridians.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Springs, Accessed September 21, 202650,000 miles
of rivers and streams
Florida's coastal access guide estimates approximately 50,000 miles of rivers and streams statewide.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Coastal Access Guide, Accessed September 21, 20262.2 million acres
of estimated seagrass beds
Florida's coastal access guide estimates 2.2 million acres of seagrass beds in Florida waters.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Coastal Access Guide, Accessed September 21, 2026Sources and method
Built for clear attribution
This page brings together figures from Florida public agencies. Dates show the source reporting period when one is provided, or the date the source was checked. Statistics are kept in their original terms rather than recalculated.
- Florida State Parks, Fast Facts 2023-2024State park sites, acreage, visitation, trail mileage, and economic impact.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Geological SurveyRecognized Florida springs.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, SpringsGroundwater and springs context.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Coastal Access GuideRivers, streams, seagrass, and coastal ecology.
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