District to host central recreation public meeting – SJRWMD

District to host central recreation public meeting

Aerial view of cyclists riding along a lakeside trail bordered by marsh vegetation and green shoreline.

Cyclists ride along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail on the Lake Apopka North Shore.

Aerial view of cyclists riding along a lakeside trail bordered by marsh vegetation and green shoreline.
Cyclists ride along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail on the Lake Apopka North Shore.
APOPKA, Fla., Oct. 13, 2026 — The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) invites the public to attend the Central Recreation Public Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the District’s Apopka Service Center, Econ Conference Room, located at 2501 S. Binion Road, Apopka, Fla. 32703.

The meeting provides an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to share feedback and learn more about recreational use of District conservation lands within the central recreation area. This area includes 18 District properties located in Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Putnam, Seminole and Volusia counties. District staff will be available to answer questions, receive public input and provide updates on recreation and land management activities.

Topics will include:

  • Overview of recreation on District lands
  • Land management updates North Central, Southwest and South Central regions
  • Opportunity for public comment

Those unable to attend in person can submit comments or questions by email to CentralRecreationComments@sjrwmd.com. Responses will be provided after the meeting.

Recreation public meeting schedules can be found at sjrwmd.com/meetings-announcements  To learn more about the properties within the Central Recreation Area or view a complete list of District conservation lands, visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation.