Fanning Springs State Park will be free for the day as it's hosting the following event:

 

Special Events for Fanning Springs State Park

• EARLY SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL
  Date: Saturday, February 24, 2007. 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
  Description: The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs presents “Florida Friendly Landscaping”. The focus of the day will be on Florida “Water-Friendly” Living. Educational displays will teach water quality and quantity protection strategies to homeowners. There will also be short classes in landscaping and flower arranging along with local plant nursery and landscaping vendors. To find out more, visit Water, A Celebration of Life

 

Fanning Springs is at the center of three bike trails going south to Chiefland, west to Cross City, and east to Trenton. Meet at 9:45 am (the same time that the Pedalers are meeting) in the parking lot, close to the rest room location.  We'll leave at 10am to bike to Chiefland.  This is about a 20 mile roundtrip ride.  After returning, we will have the option of riding another 20 miles roundtrip to Cross City. Expect a speed of about 16-17 mph.

 

To get there, take SR 26 (University Ave/Newberry Road) westbound. At the town of Fanning Springs, as I recall, the park is well marked. It is about a 45 minute drive from the Oaks Mall to Fanning Springs State Park.