The springs at Wekiwa Springs State Park is a favorite spot for many people in Central Florida.

"I come here year round now that I am retired," said Connie Fisher.

  • Florida State Parks seeking input on improvements
  • 3 parks that make up Wekiva River Basin State Park among the parks involved

The clear water, wildlife and picnic area are perfect for a little getaway from the everyday hustle and bustle.

Every 10 years though, state parks must update plans for changes and improvements, and the three parks that make up the Wekiva River Basin State Park are going through that process currently.

Those parks are the Wekiwa Springs State Park, Rock Springs Run State Reserve and the Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park.

The current plans will improve and update things like parking, pavilions and even areas for wildlife.

"Well definitely take down the orange signs and maybe a little more stairways, and somewhere for kids to play," said visitor Brittany Rogers.

Some people though are concerned those changes may cause more crowding.

"A larger parking lot means more people will be in here and it is too much wear and tear. See the bank up there now," said Fisher as she points to a worn grassy hillside.

To make sure everyone is heard, Florida Park Service invited people to Sorrento Elementary School Wednesday night to give feedback for the newly-proposed plan.

"This is the chance for the public to come out and tell us, 'hey, we would like to see this in the park.' Because if it's not in the unimanagement plan, we generally don't do it," said Roberts Brooks, Park Manager, Wekiva River Basin State Park. 

Boards set up around the room showed the changes for all three different parks. And people were eager to speak up.

"I want more trail heads in the Mount Plymouth area because I live in Mount Plymouth, and we have to drive to Markham Woods Road," said Helen McCormick, an avid cyclist.

"To be open also, like a multi-purpose trail, because not it is only hiking. We also want to run bicycles there," said Antonio Hernandez.

To see all the proposed changes go to the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection website.

You can also email in suggestions by April 14. The email address is FLStateParkPlanning@dep.state.fl.us.