District lands reopen just in time for Labor Day weekend
District properties have many recreational opportunities to offer, including hiking, birding, horseback riding, fishing, and more.
District properties have many recreational opportunities to offer, including hiking, birding, horseback riding, fishing, and more.
PALATKA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2023 — As of today, the St. Johns River Water Management District has reopened several of their lands and all the navigational locks.
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will be open this weekend, including Monday, Sept. 4 in recognition of Labor Day. The wildlife drive, which is located on the District’s Lake Apopka North Shore property, is open to vehicular traffic between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Find more information about the wildlife drive at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka/wildlife-drive.
To find a property near you, and to view the most up-to-date list of open District properties, visit our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation.
The list will be updated on a regular basis as staff continue to perform their safety assessments.