Kelly Park (Rock Springs)

A beloved Apopka county park where Rock Springs' crystal-clear 68-degree water forms a natural lazy river you tube down all day. Open 8am-8pm summer (6pm winter). Just $3-$5 per car, but it fills within an hour of opening on warm weekends, so arrive early or check the capacity hotline.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Can you rent tubes at Kelly Park?

You can't rent inside the park, but tube-rental shops sit right outside the entrance, and many visitors bring their own inflatable. Get your tube before you enter, since there's nowhere to rent once you're inside the gates.

How much does Kelly Park cost?

Entry is very cheap: $3 per vehicle for 1-2 people, $5 per vehicle for 3-8 people, and $1 for each additional person, walk-ins, motorcycles, or bikes. It's one of the best-value outdoor days in the Orlando area.

What do you do at Kelly Park / Rock Springs?

The main event is tubing down the natural spring run, a gentle lazy-river float in clear, cool water. There's also swimming, picnicking, hiking trails, and camping. Bring or rent a tube; nearby vendors outside the park rent them.

Do I need a reservation for Kelly Park?

General entry is first-come, first-served, not reserved, which is exactly why it fills so quickly. Pavilions and campsites can be reserved by phone or online. For day tubing, your best strategy is simply to arrive early.

When does Kelly Park reach capacity?

On a typical spring or summer weekend, the park often hits capacity within an hour of its 8am opening and closes its gates. Call the capacity hotline at 407-254-1906 before leaving home to check current availability and avoid a wasted drive.

Is Kelly Park good for kids?

Yes, the shallow, slow, spring-fed run is popular with families, though water is a brisk 68 degrees year-round and some sections have current. Watch young children closely and use life vests for weaker swimmers. It's a longtime local family favorite.

What are Kelly Park's hours?

Summer hours are 8am to 8pm and winter hours are 8am to 6pm, year-round. The waterfront and trails close one hour before the park closes. Because it fills fast, the opening hour matters more than the closing one.

How far is Kelly Park from Orlando?

It's about a 40-minute drive northwest to Apopka; there's no public transit, so you'll need a car. Given how early it fills, leave with enough buffer to arrive near the 8am opening on busy days.

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