warm mineral springs

My sister and I decided to go on a cloudy afternoon, just to experience. Neither one of us have been to a mineral spring before, so I have nothing to compare it to. Honestly, if this is how a spring should feel and smell, will not be rushing back to! We did get use to the smell (which I am guessing is normal due to sulphur and minerals?), but the bottom was rather slimy. We only went around once, and both had to shower immediately (no soaps so bring your own). Honestly, it just was not a good feeling. The grounds/showers were well kept and clean.

it smells like farts and P because I peed in it I have healing P so next time just take a trip to my bathroom

I visited on Feb 10. The hours are 9- 5 seven days a week. The facility was neat and clean but there are NO services, not even towels. I was there several years ago when the "spa" and restaurant were still operational. The locker room is neat but you cannot use the locker. No coolers allowed since the beginning of the year, but apparently you can bring in snacks and they sell some chips and soft drinks in the office entry. Fee was $20 per person, per day. Plastic Adirondack chair surround the water and plenty were available. The water remains warm and comforting. A vast majority of bathers are older ( It's a scene out of Cocoon!) and speak Russian. It was as expected, and I recommend it if you enjoy the mineral springs. Easy to float, very relaxing. Only 1 child there for most of the day.

The amazing pictures you see on the web page showing a nice set of tables, chairs, spa area with full spa treatments like pedicures, and so on do not exist. We were really hoping to spend an otherwise blah afternoon doing something new and healthy with our guest, and while the twenty dollar cost seemed a bit steep we thought well with all the amenities and such it might just be worth it so we paid for five of us for an afternoon of spa soaking hoping to top it off at the bar with something to drink or snack on. But once past the sliding door it was evident immediately that things were not what we had expected. For 20 bucks you get to walk down a slimey plank and sit in a lukewarm pool of something dank and then a cold shower to rinse off, (no hotwater) also only one shower has pressure at a time so it's a coin toss who gets in first. As for drinks, food or sitting you have some machines on the other side of the door, ( will probably have to pay again to go past it) and some plastic lawn chairs around the springs. Now if you're still interested in the whole fountain of youth thing bring a noodle to float in the center or pay the 3.00 more dollars to buy one. As for me I felt ten times better before I spent the $100 than I did after a ten minute dip in the so called "miracle" springs.

we have visited warm mineral springs several times and are hoping it is open this year.We enjoyed the experience so much.In response to the lady that said things were floating in the water we have never seen anything floating in the water other than people enjoying the springs.Apparently the odd gar fish can survive in the springs but we have never come across any.The last time we were there North port had acquired it and the facilities were very nice.I think some people expected to throw themselves in the water and float.It does make you more buoyant but you have to stay in awhile and you will notice the difference.i found myself able to swim all over the springs easily and not a strong swimmer.I think 20 dollars per person to stay as long as you want acceptable and a good deal.you can bring a picnic lunch and spend the afternoon.it is grassy and there are trees for shade.it is wonderful exercise for the body to swim as it makes movement easier and you seem to have more strength than usual.But you have to stay in for half an hour or so before you begin to see the difference.It is a springs not a chemical treated swimming pool.

my wife and I visted once before & it help me walk & move so much better ,than when u get an injection from your doctor sorry to here it closed. willing to pay the city for admission.larry Johnson Orlando fl.

It's so relaxing in the mineral springs to just swim and feel it's healing powers. The history with these springs is awesome, a little pricey but worth at least one visit.

Very interesting, historical place. Hope North Port gets its act together, preserves and updates the facility. There is a fee is you get in the water. Previously had a restaurant that was very good. How much time spent there would depend on your intent.

Great springs, but missing alot- Charge too much for a day pass at $20, supposed to be city run, I guess they are making about a $2K to $4K profit each day based on what I saw the day I went (~200-300 people). Need signs that say it may be best to say in only like 45 min your first time there. Need signs saying jewelry, even gold or silver jewelry, will tarnish possibly if you wear it in the spring lake. Probably need waiver or such for people going, otherwise they may get sued over the long run, not sure here, but seems likely.

I took 7 friends to go with me to the springs because I have heard great things about it. Unfortunately, I am not sure how healing the water is, since I only spent 10 minutes there, none of my friends wanted to even go in even though we paid a ton of money. It looked dirty, water was slimy green and walking on the bottom felt horrible. A lot of swimming nasty things around you as well. A lot of people were swimming in the springs, I am not sure how they clean it but maybe it was not a very good day to go visit but if this the regular upkeep don't waste your money. All your money is non refundable!!! Make sure you look before you leap!

Apparently local government as assumed the operation of this classic European-style natural spa. Yes, it does smell, but what would you expect from a "mineral spring"! Restrooms are the only amenity so bring your own food,beverages and seating. The charge of $20 is not so bad when you figure that a movie with drink and popcorn is almost that much.

We enjoyed the day that we spent there. The water was not as warm as other Hot Springs that we have visited. It has a large swimming area plus a very large grassy and plenty of trees to provide shade if you wanted it. The water was actually quite clear but very deep (100 feet+), so yes you cannot see the bottom. Never saw or felt any fish in the water and it does have a sulfur smell as any hot spring does. Only drawbacks was the price which is $20 per person. And, do not wear any silver jewelry as it will darken from the chemicals in the water (hopefully silver polish will take care of it.)

My fiance had been wanting to check this place out for awhile. I wish we had just looked and not bought. For $40 we got to swim in a nasty, muddy, stinky hole with lots of algea & green moss & thousands of small fish (dont they poop?). I got a sore throat the next day & he couldnt stop itching, not sanitary at all. Then add hundreds of ailing diseased very old people to the mix. Unfriendly to boot. Very few of which spoke English all wading around talking constantly so there is not a moment of peace the whole time. I felt like i was in a hen house. But they act like cattle the way they all swim & walk around the mudd hole in circles. The bottom is muddy and just nasty, i wished i had bought water shoes. The water felt cold, not warm at all. Conveniently no thermostat to be found. It felt like 70's. We sat on the grass & i felt like i was camping there were so many bugs landing on us. When we left i said take a good look because we sure wont be coming back. I'll skip this filthy mudd hole & take a warm bath with epsom salt next time, much less riskier of catching something. A one time experience for sure. Unpleasant experience.

The water was warm, that is the only positive comment I can make!! $20 entrance was ridiculously expensive. The parking lot had holes big enough to swallow my rav 4. The front desk lady obviously worked for the state, need I say more the only thing missing was the shovel for her to lean on! The smell of sulphur was oppressive. The water felt dirty and myself at 65 and my daughter in her 40's were younger by at least 50 years, than every other bather. At $4.00 per minute, it is the most expensive bathing experience I have had!! And I have been to the hot springs in Iceland!

We visited the Springs yesterday, 7/5, and it is much the same except the restaurant, massage services, and other amenities are gone. Current arrangement will continue until 8/29 but after that nothing is yet known. Yes, it smells of sulfur and other minerals but the "out of time" experience is one we enjoy. Most guests are Eastern European and the mode of the day is to wear floppy hats, sunglasses and move around the circle with a pool noodle. The fee of $20/person seems high but if you bring a cooler with food and drinks, it is a most interesting excursion.