Florida's Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida, now requires reservations to visit the park, which attracts over 600,000 visitors each year. The move has been met with mixed reactions from visitors, with some arguing that it exacerbates traffic congestion and potential safety hazards on public roads. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection stated that the move is part of a strategy to streamline park entry, reduce congestion, and eliminate potential safety issues on public roadways. Other state parks in Florida also require reservations. The change was announced two weeks ago on social media and Instagram, but some visitors found it confusing and difficult to make last-minute reservations. Critics argue that the system discriminates against pedestrians and cyclists, who often stop in off the Spring-to-Spring Trail.