As a member, you’ll help support one of the most unique and exceptional places on the face of the earth. Silver Springs is the largest artesian spring in the world, sending up more than 500 million gallons of water each day. The Silver River flows out of the springs. It is a 5-mile long paradise of crystal clear water and the virgin forest that supports a rich variety of wildlife, including many species of birds, fish, alligators, manatees, and even troops of wild monkeys. 

The springs have attracted life for thousands of years, from the Columbian mammoths and indigenous Timucua people to Spanish invaders to the iconic Paradise Park that brought together African Americans during the time of segregation to modern people from all around the world. 

Harriett Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, visited the springs in the 1870s and described the Silver River environment: “There is nothing on earth comparable to it.”

You can join as a JUNIOR MEMBER if you are 21 years or younger; as a GENERAL MEMBER; or if you'd like to go above and beyond, you can join as a BRONZE MEMBER/DONOR, a SILVER MEMBER/DONOR, or a GOLD MEMBER/DONOR. Everyone is invited to become a volunteer. Volunteering at the Park is an opportunity to contribute to something truly special and distinctively valuable. It’s an opportunity to make a difference, to leave things better than before.  

Please join us today to help support your Silver Springs State Park!

Benefits

> specially designed membership card

> 12 free admissions into the park each year

>10% discount on Silver Springs State Park's world famous Glass Bottom Boat Tours,

paddle craft rentals, and the Silver Springs Cafe

>all members (with the exception of Junior Members) may bring 8 guests per visit

> invitations to CSO events & regular email updates, including the Friends Newsletter

> name/business name/logo on the Friends Website and hyperlink if requested by Bronze, Silver, or Gold Member/Donor

> complimentary Glass Bottom Boat tickets per level for Bronze, Silver, and Gold Member/Donors

Most importantly, you will know you are supporting this natural treasure, and getting involved in a community of like-minded individuals.

Select a membership level below and click next to continue to the application

Please Send The Application To The Address Below

Friends of Silver Springs State Park

1425 NE 58th Ave

Ocala, FL 34470