Remembering Paradise Park at Silver Springs

Remembering Paradise Park at Silver Springs Paradise Park was originally opened in 1928 by M. R. Porter as a White competition park to Silver Springs Attraction. Books for Sale.

Ray and Davidson purchased the property in 1935, reopening it as a African American Roadside Attraction in 1949, closing in 1969.

04/06/2026

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Celebrating my 10th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. Wha...
03/16/2026

Celebrating my 10th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you.

What can you tell me about this lady, known as Aunt Silla at Silver Springs?🙏🤗🎉

1.17.2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission Annual Wreath Ceremony commences today, evoking thoughts a...
01/18/2026

1.17.2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission Annual Wreath Ceremony commences today, evoking thoughts about the true struggles and the importance of honoring his legacy of striving for equality in all space including recreation.

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01/16/2026

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Before Paradise Park on the Silver River.
01/14/2026

Before Paradise Park on the Silver River.

Paradise Road served as the entrance to Paradise Park, which was owned by M. R. Porter and Ray & Davidson and has since ...
10/29/2025

Paradise Road served as the entrance to Paradise Park, which was owned by M. R. Porter and Ray & Davidson and has since become part of Silver Springs State Park.

Photo by: Cynthia Wilson Graham

10/23/2025

The Marion County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes for the Martingale subdivision, increasing both residential units and commercial space.

The beauty of nature changes if we fail to protect it.
10/17/2025

The beauty of nature changes if we fail to protect it.

While working on the first Paradise Park book, I had the opportunity to meet Bill Ray, one of the former public relation...
10/12/2025

While working on the first Paradise Park book, I had the opportunity to meet Bill Ray, one of the former public relations directors, Leon Cheatham, who worked for Silver Springs and was very familiar with Paradise Park, and Bruce Mozert, the famous underwater photographer.

Every time I visit the “World Famous” Silver Springs Attraction, now Silver Springs State Park, I recall the legacy of P...
10/09/2025

Every time I visit the “World Famous” Silver Springs Attraction, now Silver Springs State Park, I recall the legacy of Paradise Park.

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