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Welcome to Silver Springs State Park, the wonder of Ocala, Florida. Formerly known as Silver River State Park and commonly referred to as Silver Springs Nature Park, the site was renamed on October 1, 2013 when Silver Springs merged with adjacent parkland. This comprehensive venue page covers the park’s event spaces, seating details, parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your tickets and plan a smooth visit.
Key venues within the park include the Ross Allen Amphitheater, Twin Oaks Mansion Amphitheater, Paradise Ballroom, and Bear Hill Pavilion. Known for signature experiences like glass bottom boat tours and SpringsFest, Silver Springs State Park offers a historic yet vibrant backdrop for events and day trips alike.
Whether you’re attending a SpringsFest celebration, a concert in the Ross Allen Amphitheater, or a private gathering in the Paradise Ballroom, we’ve got you covered with practical details. Secure your seats in the most suitable space, understand parking options at the main entrance, and explore nearby lodging and dining hosted by trusted partners. For a memorable Florida springs experience, start here with Silver Springs State Park in Silver Springs, FL.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current official name: Silver Springs State Park (renamed Oct 1, 2013; previously Silver River State Park and commonly referred to as Silver Springs Nature Park).
- Address/Main Entrance: 5656 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Silver Springs, FL 34488.
- Venue type and spaces: Florida state park with multiple event spaces including Ross Allen Amphitheater, Twin Oaks Mansion Amphitheater, Paradise Ballroom, and Bear Hill Pavilion.
- Seating/chart specifics: Ross Allen Amphitheater seats up to 150 (built-in benches; limited view; handicap section; no electricity). Mammoth Deck seats up to 50. Other spaces like Paradise Ballroom and Twin Oaks Mansion have separate capacities.
- Parking: Free parking at the main entrance; on-site shuttle service within the park.
- Transit: No formal public transit to the park; on-site shuttle service available for park movement.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ocala-Silver Springs; Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75 (Ocala area).
- Notable events: SpringsFest (annual event celebrating protection/restoration of Florida springs); Glass bottom boat tours are a signature park experience.
- Notable attractions: Glass bottom boat tours; Ross Allen Island features the Ross Allen Amphitheater; historic buildings like Twin Oaks Mansion and Paradise Ballroom.
- Demolished/renamed: Many older park attractions were demolished by 1975; in 2013 the state merged Silver Springs with the adjacent parkland and renamed the overall site Silver Springs State Park.