Cooter Park in Inverness

Governor Charlie Crist declared July Florida Park and Recreation Month, so take the opportunity this holiday weekend to get out and have fun at a park near you! Whether it’s a short walk on a nice boardwalk like the one at Cooter Park in Inverness, or an afternoon swimming and sunning on Caledesi Island, Florida has hundreds of state, county, and local parks to meet your recreation needs. Think budget-friendly: take a mini-vacation at a park near you!