Green Spring

Almost every spring in this guide runs the same crystal blue-green from clear, cold water over white limestone. Green Spring is the exception — it's genuinely, unmistakably green, an emerald sulfur spring tucked into a Volusia County nature park in Enterprise. The color comes from its mineral, sulfurous water, and it's the reason 19th-century promoters once sold this spot as a healing resort.

Set your expectations before you come: this is a look-don't-swim spring. You can't get in the water (it's a sulfur spring, closed to swimming), and there's no fishing. What you get instead is a short, scenic walk to a strikingly colored spring with a real history, plus trails down to Lake Monroe — a quiet, free, half-hour stop, not a swimming day.

• Location: Enterprise (Volusia County), near Deltona
• Address: 994 Enterprise Osteen Rd, Enterprise, FL 32725
• Hours: Daily, sunrise to sunset
• Admission: Free
• Swimming: Not permitted (sulfur spring; no swimming, no fishing)
• Best for: Short scenic walk, history, birding

The park is in Enterprise, on Enterprise Osteen Road near Deltona, just north of Lake Monroe.

• Sanford: about 20 minutes
• Orlando: about 45 minutes
• Daytona Beach: about 40 minutes

There's a parking lot, restrooms, a playground, and picnic pavilions at the entrance; the spring is a short walk in.

Green Spring is a sulfur spring with an unusual green hue from its mineral content — distinct from the blue of Florida's limestone springs. Its run flows toward Lake Monroe. The spot was first settled in 1841 by Cornelius Taylor, who built a hotel on a nearby shell mound and marketed the spring's "restorative" waters as a health spa — one of Florida's early spring-tourism resorts. The surrounding area is a notable archaeological site.

• See the spring — A short walk to the overlook of the green sulfur pool; the reason to come.
• Trails — Paved and natural trails, including paths toward Lake Monroe and connections to the regional trail network.
• Picnicking & playground — Pavilions and a playground near the parking area.
• Birding & nature — A quiet ecological park; good for a slow wildlife walk.

• Sanford (~20 minutes) — Historic downtown with hotels and riverfront dining, the nearest base.
• Orlando / Lake Mary (~45 minutes) — The full range of lodging if you're combining with a theme-park trip.

• Historic Sanford (~20 minutes) — Walkable downtown with cafes, breweries, and riverfront restaurants — the best nearby option.
• Deltona / Enterprise — Everyday quick options a few minutes away.

• No swimming — set expectations first. This is a look-and-learn spring, not a swim stop. Pair it with a swimmable spring (Gemini, De Leon, or Blue Spring) for the in-water part of the day.
• It's free and quick. Budget 30–45 minutes; it's a scenic and historical stop, not an all-day destination.
• Great add-on to a Sanford day. Combine the spring walk with historic downtown Sanford and Lake Monroe.
• Bring bug spray. It's a shady, low-lying nature park near the lake.

Last verified: June 3, 2026. Green Springs Park is a free Volusia County park (994 Enterprise Osteen Rd, Enterprise). Swimming is not permitted. Hours and access can change — verify with Volusia County Parks before visiting.