In the manatee months, swimming is often restricted until the mammals reenter the St. Johns River to feed. A These are popular Blue Spring Run sports, with the latter usually not offered in the winter. There is a boardwalk along mature hammocks of live oaks and observation platforms to see the artesian spring that flows uphill with 104 million gallons of water every day. The area is noted for largemouth bass, shellcrackers, and specled perch in the winter months. B A boat ramp and dock on the St. Johns River opens a huge vista of waterways to visit.
Traffic is heavy in the summer.