FORS Programs

Boat Patrol Program

FORS conducts a river patrol program within the park. The park patrolled portion of the Rainbow River extends from the Headsprings approximately 1700 feet down stream to the park boundary.

In 2025 FORS boat and kayak captains volunteered over 2500 hours of their time promoting water safety, enforcing regulations, and educating paddlers to the park’s natural resources.

Captains typically work a 3 hour morning or afternoon shift on either our pontoon boat or kayaks. It’s a great way to enjoy the scenic river while performing a valuable public service.

We are always seeking more volunteers to join our boat captain team. FORS will provide all the necessary training and equipment.

Volunteers who want to operate the pontoon patrol boat must also have a FL Safe Boating Certificate.

Maintenance

Wednesday Workers meet every week to help maintain the park in a variety of ways. Some of those are pressure washing, painting, removing dead vegetation and cleaning up the ponds to name a few. This crew is always looking for new volunteers. They currently have 12 members.

Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park, Inc., established in 1990, is a Florida Not For Profit corporation (EIN 59-3182934) and has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. All or part of your gift may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. Please check with your tax advisor. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.