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Club Picnic and (optional) Pontoon Boat Ride at Lake Griffin State Park

When:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Where:
Take Rt 466a East toward end at Rt 441/27. Turn right at the traffic light, go 200 yards, then left.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/sites/default/files/media/file/Lake%20Griffin%20State%20Park%20brochure.pdf
 3089 Rt 441/27
Fruitland Park, FL  34731

352 360 6760
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
William Oppold
Category:
Drive and Dine Event
Registration is required before Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
If we don’t get 22 people by May 1st registered and paid, the registration fee will be refunded.
Capacity:
22
Available Slots:
9
$25.00
$25.00
No Fee


NO FEE FOR THE CLUB PICNIC, $25 fee FOR BOAT TOUR ONLY

Club Picnic and Boat Tour at Lake Griffin State Park
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 12:00 PM until 4:00 PM
The club has rented a pavilion at Lake Griffin State Park for May 7th, Tuesday, for the day. Bring your British car to the park. It is only 8 miles from Sumter Landing and has plenty of parking! If the old buggy isn't working bring anything.

Accommodations: Covered pavilion. picnic tables, grills, restrooms, walking trails, corn hole games all under a tree canopy overlooking the inlet to the lake. The park no longer rents kayaks or canoes. Pets are welcome. No alcohol is allowed in the picnic area.

Timing: We will start the picnic at noon. We have the pavilion until dusk. Stay as long as you want

Provided by club: Charcoal for grills, bottled water, ice, cold cups Participants bring: their own picnic main course (precooked/cold/or ready to grill) and a side dish to share. Also bring cooking & eating utensils, plates etc, Any non alcoholic beverage you choose, chairs. Any games you may want to play. 

Costs: The club is paying for the pavilion.

The park admission is $5 per car up to 8 people per car. Pay at the gate in cash. Pontoon boat tour: We can arrange for a 1 hour pontoon boat tour of the lake. The tour is led by a local who talks about the flora/fauna/history of the lake system.The cost is $25 per person. Max occupancy 22. To do this we need to have 22 people signed up and paid through the web site by May 1st in order to arrange for a private tour. 
Bill Oppold