Silver Springs, Florida

Silver Springs, Florida
Silver Springs State Park
Location of Silver Springs, Florida
Location of Silver Springs, Florida
Coordinates: 29°12′59″N 82°3′28″W / 29.21639°N 82.05778°W / 29.21639; -82.05778
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyMarion County
Area
 • Total6.19 sq mi (16.0 km2)
 • Land6.16 sq mi (16.0 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
47 ft (14 m)
Population
 • Total2,844
 • Density461.7/sq mi (178.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
34488-34489 (Silver Springs)
34470, 34479 (Ocala)
FIPS code12-66125
GNIS feature ID2805193[3]

Silver Springs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marion County of northern Florida. It is the site of 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, at which time it had a population of 2,844.[2]

One of Florida's first tourist attractions, the springs drew visitors even before the U.S. Civil War. Glass-bottom boats have been a popular way to see the 242-acre (98 ha) complex. A small amusement park with various animals, a concert stage, a carousel, and exhibits also developed.

  1. ^ "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "P1. Race – Silver Springs CDP, Florida: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "Silver Springs Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.