wekiva island

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  cantbackup

  We may be too old for this place. We used to go here in the 80s and watch the raccoons on the river. Now, it is way hip, with volleyball, river swimming and live music. Everything is outdoors; it is hard to find a table or a seat on weekends. My adult kids love it, but I miss the raccoons and the air conditioning.

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  normaj848

  Go early! Popular place and it reaches capacity fast. Rented a SUP board for the day. Bring your friendly leashed dogs for a swim.

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  75gabet

  Their parking lot can fill up really fast on an nice weekend day, so get there early as there's no overflow parking. Ended up renting a kayak to go up to Wekiva Springs and it was a great experience!

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  Shaya040

  This is definitely a great place for some outdoor adventure and fun. If you are a local, you really feel as if your on vacation. It costs roughly $20.00 to rent canoes/kayaks and we were not limited to just two hours. I got to canoe for about three hours, enjoying the amazing scenic wildlife view. I did see people paddle boarding but I am not sure they were rented there. There is a bar serving wine and beer and a very good food truck with delicious choices. The price is decent not exceeding more than $12.00/meal. There are places to sit, relax and enjoy your surroundings. The bathrooms are available and clean. There is also a section people can rent out for a good price if they want to bbq. I did see out door games that were provided. This is a very laid back atmosphere so come relaxed. There is live music from time to time. A must place to see when in Florida! Highly recommended

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  ArdiInEurope

  I'm from orlando, and anytime people ask "what should I do when I'm in orlando?" I say obviously all the touristy stuff but also make time for the local retreat wekiva springs state park and wekiva island. It's beautiful and stunning and relaxing. A true Florida gem and an experience to experience before heading home. This is one of my favorite spots to visit during out 9 month summers. Affordable and pleasant. You can't go wrong:)

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  ShariBigalk

  This place is really something you have to experience if you are in Florida. Outdoor food, live music at times, outdoor games, canoeing, private BBQ pits, and it feels just like you are at the lake house with family! I highly recommend trying the Gyro's! It is a beautiful environment and not at all commercial. Wear jeans, wear a swim suit, even slacks and you wouldn't feel out of place. Would be a great place for a reception, family gathering, or any event.

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  mowerjockey

  This place is a great for the nature lover who is looking for friendly people and cold beer or wine. Their outside bar area is awesome! The fire pit will warm your tush on those cold nights. Hot summer days are perfect to take out a tube and float down the river. For those who worry about gators, a canoe will do just fine.

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  TMS2757

  There is no better place in the area to leave your worries behind for a few hours and just relax! Canoe down the river, experience The Tooting Otter Wine Bar or just chill around the fire with friends. A family experience with the kids, without the long drive to a beach or a team building meeting would be great at this place. Pair people up in canoes to take a run down river or set them up on the volleyball court. Two meeting places both with a view of the beautiful Wekiva River. You can't get any better than this! They will work with you to set up whatever you need, a bridal tea was just held there and it was fabulous. Use your imagination or let them help you decide. Either way you should visit and discover the possibilities.

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  Matheus007

  Its' a great location right on the Wekiva River. There are canoes for rent and refreshments, however, it attracts a loud and obnoxious crowd. The weekends are particularly bad. Given, I write from a family oriented perspective. The natural beauty of the locale is diminished by what feels like a redneck fraternity party gone awry. If you enjoy drinking and smoking excessively and open exposure to obscenity laced conversations - you may enjoy it.

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  davidmR4494YE

  Went here for a birthday party and right when you get there it cost a dollar to get on the property and they dont even give you anything to let them know that you already have paid. You cant bring your own beverages because they expect you to pay their outstanding prices. The canoe rentals were 20 bucks for two hours. By the time my friends and I got to our destination by canoe, we had 30 minutes before we had to pack up and paddle back upstream. Other than that the place is beautiful. The wildlife is amazing. Gators, otters, turtles, monkeys, and beautiful colored birds. Water to Wekiva River stays 70 degrees allvyear long. If you are not on a budget I highly recommend this place to anyone.