When the road curves hard to the left, go straight into the park entrance. You can go the entire 17 miles to Hawthorne or any portion thereof. You can reach Alachua Sink from the trail as well. Indoor caf for parents. All activities are supervised.
Kids can play all day, accompanied by parents.
Kids under 12 are free. Reservations are recommended. Or canoe the Ichetucknee River in Fort White. View this pristine river and its wildlife during the off season, when the park is closed to tubers. Rangers will recommend private outfitters who rent canoes.