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Parks & Recreation Arboretum of the University of Central Florida -
The Arboretum of The University of Central Florida was founded in 1983.
From the original 12-acre "quick view" garden with a mix of ornamental and
native plants in the pond pine community adjacent the Stockard
Conservatory Greenhouse, The Arboretum has grown to nearly 80 acres. North
of the 9 acre man-made lake and the Engineering E-2 parking lot, trails
take visitors through a 5-7 acre cypress dome and a picturesque 2-3 acre
oak hammock. Blue Spring State Park - Any summing up of top
Florida State Parks surely must include Blue Springs State Park, a
picturesque getaway along the St. Johns River near Orange City in central
Florida. Wekiwa Springs
State Park - One of Florida's two
Federally designated "Wild and Scenic Rivers," the Wekiwa River is home to
an incredible variety of wildlife including Alligators, Great Blue Herons,
Great Egrets, Limpkins, Little Blue Herons, Tri-colored Herons,
Woodpeckers, Swallow-tailed Kites, Florida Black Bears, White-tailed Deer,
River Otters, Fox, and numerous subtropical birds. As you paddle slowly
along with the gentle current, you'll marvel at the centuries-old oak
trees that line the river's banks creating an inviting canopy from the
noon day sun. The name 'Wekiwa' comes from the Creek Indian word for
"flowing water." Harry P. Leu
Gardens - Miles of paved scenic
walkways that take you through garden settings, including America's
largest Camellia collection outside California and the largest formal rose
garden in Florida, A house museum dating from the 1880's, a Palm garden,
and bamboo garden.
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