State Park · Florida, United States
Lake Griffin State Park
Lake Griffin State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 621 acres (251 ha), established in 1946.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake 28°51′42″N 81°53′38″W / 28.8618°N 81.8938°W / 28.8618; -81.8938, Florida, United States |
| Area | 621 acres (251 ha) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Coordinates | 28.8639° N, 81.8939° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Lake Griffin State Park
Lake Griffin State Park is a Florida State Park located two miles (3 km) north of Leesburg, in Fruitland Park and 30 miles (48 km) south of Ocala on U.S. Highway 441. It is home to one of the state's largest live oak trees. The park is unique in connecting to Lake Griffin, the Ocklawaha River and thence to the Harris Chain of Lakes, and is made up of 577.63 acres (2.33758 km2) of swampland and hardwood upland. Activities include boating and canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing. Among the wildlife of the park are osprey, bald eagle, blue heron, anhinga, ibis, American alligator, and river otter.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Leesburg, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 2 miles north of Leesburg |
Airports near this park
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- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 40.4 miles away
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 46.5 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 72.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Florida
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Griffin State Park?
Lake Griffin State Park is in Florida, United States (28.8639° N, 81.8939° W).
When was Lake Griffin State Park established?
Lake Griffin State Park was established in 1946, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Lake Griffin State Park?
Lake Griffin State Park covers 621 acres (251 ha).
How do I get to Lake Griffin State Park?
The nearest town is Leesburg, Florida. about 2 miles north of Leesburg.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Griffin_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).