History
The area that comprises the state park was purchased by the state in 1985 to maintain the natural environment of the area in the face of booming real estate development. The Silver River runs through the center of this 5,000-acre (20 km2) park. The spring head is still run by the private company "Silver Springs Nature Theme Park" but the rest of the entire 51⁄2 mile spring run is completely pristine and undeveloped.
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