Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
Managed by Florida State Parks
129 acres2.2 mi of trail
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Michael Rivera · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in White Springs
Few parks or trails are on the map in White Springs
The biggest trail networks: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park (2.2 mi). 36% of White Springs’ land is conserved, about 423 acres. 194 acres are parks and preserves, 211 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
36%
423 acres · of 1.8 sq mi of land
Trails
5.1 mi
2.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
194 ac
211 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
79%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
2 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, with 2.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
423 conserved acres
36% of White Springs’ land. Who manages White Springs’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Regional Water Districts231 ac
State parks192 ac
Local Conservation Area · 231 acState Historic or Cultural Area · 192 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park State Historic or Cultural Area | State parks | 192 | Open |
| Swift Creek Conservation Area Local Conservation Area | Regional Water Districts | 190 | Restricted |
| Big Shoals Conservation Area Local Conservation Area | Regional Water Districts | 41 | Restricted |
Things to do
7 places to go in White Springs
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in White Springs
4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in White Springs
2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in White Springs
1 picnic area without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.3 miUnpaved · 2.3 mi
Bridge to Bridge Trail0.9 mi
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Trail0.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
April is the best month for walking in White Springs
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.4 | 11.1 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 13.7 | 14.1 | 13.9 | 13.2 | 12.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 | 10.2 |
| High (°F) | 66 | 69 | 75 | 81 | 88 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 88 | 82 | 73 | 68 |
| Rain (in) | 4.3 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 3.0 |
November is the driest month (2.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 92 °F). 7.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 92 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in White Springs →
Questions about parks and trails in White Springs
Where can I hike in White Springs?
The longest trail networks: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, 2.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on White Springs’ trails?
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near White Springs?
16,701 acres of parks and open public land lie inside White Springs or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 194 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from White Springs neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →