Silver Springs, Florida
Silver Springs is a community of 2,712 people in Marion County, Florida.
Why visit Silver Springs
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bert Dosh Memorial Bridge, Six Gun Territory, Appleton Museum of Art and East Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 46°F.
Weather in Silver Springs
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Silver Springs
Silver Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marion County of northern Florida. It is the site of the Silver Springs, a group of artesian springs and a historic tourist attraction that is now part of Silver Springs State Park. The community is part of the Ocala metropolitan area. It was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, when it had a population of 2,844.
From the Wikipedia article Silver Springs, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Bert Dosh Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Six Gun Territory
Monument and historic site · 1.0 mi
Former Western-themed amusement park in Silver Springs, Florida
Museums and landmarks6
Appleton Museum of Art
Museum · 1.6 mi
Museum in Ocala, Florida
4333 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala
East Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic building located in Ocala, Florida, United States
Fort King
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Fort in Florida
Silver River Museum
Museum · 1.7 mi
Nature museum in Silver Springs, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Silver Springs
Park · National Register of Historic Places
Group of artesian springs in Marion County
Booster Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi
2900 Northeast 36th Avenue, Ocala
Silver Springs Forest Conservation Area
Park · 1.2 mi
6381 East Highway 326, Silver Springs
Restaurants and cafes7
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 mi
3727 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
4976 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala
Mo-Tu 05:30-23:00; We 06:00-23:00; Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa...
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger · 0.6 mi
5240 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Silver Springs
History
Since the mid-19th century, the natural environment of Silver Springs has attracted visitors from throughout the United States. The glass-bottom boat was invented and tours of the springs began in the late 1870s. In the 1920s, W. Carl Ray and W.M. "Shorty" Davidson, after leasing the land from Ed Carmichael (upon whose death the springs were left to the University of Florida), developed the land around the headwaters of the Silver River into an attraction that eventually became known as Silver Springs Nature Theme Park. The attraction featured native animal exhibits, amusement rides, and 30 or 90-minute glass-bottom boat tours of the springs. The 1934 'Princess Donna' is the oldest and only remaining operational boat from this bygone era. The "Princess Donna' currently operates on the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida. In 2013, the State of Florida took over operations of Silver Springs and combined it with the adjacent Silver River State Park to form the new Silver Springs State Park. The T. W. Randall House on the National Register of Historic Places is located to the northeast.
From the History section of Silver Springs, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Silver Springs-Ocala
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
5360 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Silver Springs
Churches and places of worship12
Saint Basil the Great Antiochian Orthodox Church
Church · Orthodox · 0.4 mi
5200 Northeast 29th Street, Silver Springs
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Marion County Acceleration Academy
School · 4.4 mi
1515 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala
Map of Silver Springs
67 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 48°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 52°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 57°F | 2.2 in |
| May | 89°F | 64°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 7.4 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 6.9 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 7.1 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 6.5 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 63°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 54°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 48°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ocala Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marion County has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ocala International Airport (OCF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Ocala 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Silver Springs Shores 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Belleview 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Liberty Triangle 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Ocklawaha 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- On Top of the World 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Silver Springs Shores East 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Marion Oaks 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- The Villages 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Lady Lake 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Silverspringsfl, Victor Patel Uploaded by Shreeg88 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Ocala Appleton Museum with pool01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SilverSprings, NeilEvans, Public domain
- Fort King marker Ocala01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Easthallocala01a, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ocala Silver River Park Museum01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Ocala FL Indian Lake State Forest sign01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EB Bert Dosh Bridge Plaque-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 05 El Sombrero Cafeteria 6 Gun Territory, Father of JGKlein , used with permission, Public domain
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