Media Advisory: Sept. 9, 2016

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us

ALL STATE PARKS OPEN FOLLOWING
HURRICANE HERMINE

~Florida's 174 state parks are open for visitors to enjoy~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –The Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service announces that, with the reopening of Troy Springs State Park in Branford (Suwannee County) today, all state parks are now open following Hurricane Hermine.

The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 – Nov. 30. For additional information about severe weather in Florida, and to Get A Plan, visit
FloridaDisaster.org and FLGetAPlan.com. Follow the State Emergency Response Team on Twitter at @FLSERT and Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FloridaSERT.

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails 

The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner.

The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Florida’s 174 state parks, trails and historic sites inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, residents and visitors should plan to visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and enhance your experience. For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org

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