Starting Wednesday, all visitors to Blue Spring State Park — including annual passholders, pedestrians and cyclists — must have a day-use reservation to enter the park.

People have mixed feelings on this, but one thing that doesn’t change, you might need a backup if you can’t get a spot into the Wekiwa Springs this summer. Here are five of our favorite, lesser-known springs in the Central Florida area.

There are several freshwater springs across Central Florida that provide a great way to beat the heat with your family.