Rock Springs Run State Reserve and Wekiwa Springs State Park reopen following Hurricane Matthew, the state Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service announced.
The two state parks are part of the more than 80 that Florida Park Service staff reopened with 48 hours following Hurricane Matthew. As of Monday, October 10, less than 10 state parks remain closed.
More from the Florida Park Service:
Visitor safety is paramount in the decision to close and open state parks during times of severe weather. The Florida Park Service is in constant communication with state and local emergency operations centers and will keep parks closed as necessary to ensure visitor safety.
Following severe weather events, the Florida Park Service works to reopen parks as quickly as possible to provide recreation for Florida’s residents and visitors. Strike teams from parks unaffected by Hurricane Matthew have been sent to the areas hardest hit by the storm to assess damage and begin cleanup efforts. State parks will be opened as quickly as visitor safety can be assured. Parks that have reopened may have reduced amenities.
For continued updated information, visit www.floridastateparks.org and the Florida State Parks Facebook page.
The Apopka Chief will continue to post updates on the Hurricane Matthew aftermath, including announcements from organizations and government agencies.Â
