Warm Mineral Spring Swim

Warm Mineral Springs - North Port, Sarasota County

Warm Mineral Springs Park is a famous 10,000-year-old sinkhole. It is the only natural warm-water mineral spring in Florida, continuously pumping millions of gallons of 85°F water rich in over 50 natural minerals.

The spring is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and draws more than 150,000 visitors annually. Its waters are also known for their high mineral content, one of the reasons generations of visitors have treated the spring as a restorative destination.

It’s also considered one of the country’s significant underwater archaeological sites, thanks to its low-oxygen water and deep limestone sinkhole, which have preserved Ice Age artifacts, extinct animal remains, and evidence of some of the oldest human burials in North America. Because of that sensitivity, the city says diving is not allowed because of the spring’s archaeological sensitivity.

WHERE: 12200 San Servando Ave, North Port, FL 34287

MEET: At the entrance to pay.
Day Passes: Adults ($20 non-resident / $15 North Port resident).

BRING: swimming suit/towel
Facilities: The park offers passive relaxation, floating, and on-site spa services. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn or beach chairs.