Wednesday Walk on the Wild Side at Silver Springs State Park (December 2) takes place on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT, at Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, Florida. Admission: Park admission ($8 per vehicle; $2 on foot or bike). Silver Springs State Park (Florida State Parks) organizes the event. It is listed as family-friendly.
Date & Time
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Admission
Park admission ($8 per vehicle; $2 on foot or bike)
Organized By
Silver Springs State Park (Florida State Parks)Parks & Recreation • Silver Springs, FL
Silver Springs State Park hosts its Wednesday Walk on the Wild Side on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants meet at the ticket booth area at the park, 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Silver Springs, near Ocala in Marion County, for a casual walking program led by a park ranger or park volunteer. The walk explores the park's trails and paths and is listed for fitness and learning about the park. Florida State Parks says participants must be able to walk more than a mile over uneven terrain and be willing to sign the Essential Eligibility Criteria. Park admission is $8 per vehicle (2 to 8 people), $5 for a single-occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists, and walks may be cancelled for inclement weather.
All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT)
When is it?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Where is it?
Participants meet at the ticket booth area at Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, FL 34488.
How much does it cost?
The walk is included with park admission, which Florida State Parks lists as $8 per vehicle (2 to 8 people), $5 for a single-occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Is it family-friendly?
Participants must be able to walk more than a mile over uneven terrain and sign the Essential Eligibility Criteria; sturdy shoes, water and insect repellent are recommended.
Who organizes it?
Silver Springs State Park, led by a park ranger or park volunteer.
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