Things to Do with Kids in Apopka, FL (2026): 5 Local Picks

Looking for things to do with kids in Apopka? This northwest corner of Orange County is spring country, so most picks get you outside and in the water. Wekiwa Springs and Kelly Park's Rock Springs are the big draws, with Lake Apopka's wildlife drive and Magnolia Park for birds and an inclusive playground.

5 picks · Updated October 2026

1
Wekiwa Springs State Park

Park, $
A clear spring that stays about 72 degrees year-round, with a swimming area and canoe rentals. Reserve day-use entry ahead, since spots are limited.
- Family
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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2
Kelly Park / Rock Springs

Park, $
Older kids love floating tubes down the cool, clear Rock Springs run. Buy tickets online ahead, since there is a daily cap, and bring your own tube.
- Family
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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3
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Park
Kids can spot birds and wildlife from the car on this free 11-mile one-way drive, which makes it a good outing for little ones who tire on long walks.
- Family
- Free
- Outdoor
- Nature
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4
Magnolia Park

Park
An inclusive playground, a butterfly garden and lakeside fishing make this free county park on Lake Apopka an easy, low-key family stop.
- Family
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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5
King's Landing

Outdoor activity
A paddling outpost on Rock Springs Run in Apopka, where visitors rent kayaks, canoes or paddleboards to explore clear spring-fed water in the Wekiva area.
- Family
- Outdoor
- Nature
- Water
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Planning a family day in Apopka

Pick one spring per day. Wekiwa Springs suits families who want to swim and paddle, with canoe and kayak rentals on site, while Kelly Park's Rock Springs is all about tubing down a cool, clear run. Both cap attendance, so reserve Wekiwa's day-use entry and buy Kelly Park tickets online before you go. Remember to bring your own tube to Kelly Park, and leave pets at home.

For a calmer day, drive the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is open to cars Friday through Sunday and on federal holidays. Allow one to three hours and bring binoculars. Finish at Magnolia Park, where the playground and picnic areas let kids burn off energy. Summer weekends are the busiest time at the springs, so arrive early.

Pack water shoes, sunscreen, snacks and dry clothes for the car. Spring water feels cold at first even on hot days, so younger swimmers may want to ease in slowly.

About this list

Every place here is a locally run business in Orange County with its own website, which we checked for hours, menus and contact details. We leave national chains off our best-of lists and favor places with a clear specialty.

This page covers 5 kid-friendly activities in Apopka.

What comes up again and again on their menus and websites: Tent and RV camping.

About Apopka

Apopka, the Indoor Foliage Capital of the World, is in northwest Orange County near Lake Apopka and Wekiwa Springs. It is home to many contractors and home service companies that work across the north side of the county.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do with kids in Apopka?

Apopka's top family activities are swimming at Wekiwa Springs State Park, tubing at Kelly Park's Rock Springs, and spotting birds and wildlife on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Magnolia Park on Lake Apopka has an inclusive playground, a butterfly garden, fishing and picnic areas, and it is free to visit.

Do you need tickets for Kelly Park Rock Springs?

Yes. Kelly Park sells tickets online only, and there is a daily cap on visitors, so buy ahead, especially on summer weekends. You must bring your own tube from outside the park, and pets are not allowed. The spring water stays around 68 to 72 degrees, which is refreshing in the heat.

Can kids swim at Wekiwa Springs?

Yes. Wekiwa Springs State Park has a swimming area in a spring that stays about 72 degrees all year. Entry is $6 per vehicle, and day-use visits require a reservation. The park also rents canoes and kayaks and has trails for hiking and biking if the kids want more to do.