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Cave Attractions In Central Florida

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Central Florida is a region of the Southern U.S. state of Florida. Different sources give different definitions for the region, but as its name implies it is usually said to comprise the central part of the state, including the Orlando area. It is one of Florida's three directional regions, along with North Florida and South Florida. It includes the following counties: Brevard, Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia.
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Cave Attractions In Central Florida

  • 1. Paradise Springs Ocala
    Paradise Park was a tourist attraction and recreational facility for colored people only, as its sign said, about a 1 mile from Silver Springs, near Ocala, Florida, founded and run by the same management. It offered similar features, such as glass-bottom boats, jungle cruises, a petting zoo, a dance pavilion with jukebox, performers, a softball field, a horseshoe toss, and a sandy beach with lifeguards. It operated from 1949 to 1969, during which time Silver Springs' boat rides were for whites only. As was the rule during the allegedly separate but equal period, Paradise Park was alright, but it wasn't up on a par with the white parts of Silver Springs.At the time, it was one of three beaches open for African Americans in the state of Florida. Admission was free, though swimming cost 35¢,...
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