11 Labyrinths to Visit in Florida

Did you know that Florida has over 160 labyrinths around the state ? Labyrinths make a great meditative experience, so I have selected 11 of the best labyrinths from around the state, focusing on large population areas. Hopefully one is near you and you can make a visit. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.


Before we get to my recommendations for Florida I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Florida answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Florida:

Florida Labyrinth Chart

Here is how Florida compares to the rest of the US. Florida ranks 50th in labyrinths per capita despite having the 8th most labyrinths in the US:

Florida vs USA table

Florida Labyrinth Questions:

What is the largest labyrinth in Florida ? At 220 feet in diameter, the Loblollylaby Labyrinth in Blountstown, Florida is a classical 7 circuit labyrinth made with native vegetation in the grass. I believe it is the largest Classical labyrinth in the US.

What city has the most labyrinths in Florida ? Both Sarasota and Gainesville have 7 labyrinths, the most in the state, with Boca Raton containing 6.

Are there any record setting labyrinths in Florida ? Yes, the largest classical labyrinth (noted above). Florida also contains the Southernmost labyrinth in the US, but only when you consider the mainland, because Hawaii is actually farther South. The Key West Gardens at West Martello Tower has a 5 circuit Medieval labyrinth and is located in Key West, Florida at a 24.5 latitude.

Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…


11 Labyrinths to Visit in florida

 

1. University of North Florida Healing Garden Labyrinth

This 8 circuit labyrinth is located within the building 39 Healing Garden courtyard and is made of brick/pavers. You can read about the dedication ceremony on the UNF site. Here is a good view of the labyrinth from nearby.

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Address:

1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32224

 

2. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami Labyrinth

A classical labyrinth made from rocks that is 75 feet in diameter. You can get a feel for the labyrinth in this post.

Location: Miami, Florida

Address:

7701 SW 76th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33143

 

3. Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa Labyrinth

Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa Labyrinth

Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa Labyrinth; Photo courtesy of the church

I have a soft spot for any labyrinth that has a photo gallery showing it being constructed. This 7 circuit Cretan labyrinth is made of bricks/pavers.

Location: Tampa, Florida

Address:
11400 Morris Bridge Road
Tampa, Florida 33637

 

4. First Unitarian Church of Orlando Labyrinth

This brick 7 circuit labyrinth is in a Santa Rosa pattern. Check out the labyrinth page for a great photo of it.

Location: Orlando, Florida

Address:

1901 East Robinson Street
Orlando, Florida 32803


BONUS: Also in Orlando is the Colonialtown Square Park Labyrinth dedicated to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

 

5. The Loblollylaby Labyrinth

As noted above, at 220 feet in diameter, this is the largest labyrinth in the state. This labyrinth is a classical style 7 circuit and is mowed into the grass. It is only available by appointment. You can find additional information, including an aerial photo, if you want to visit here.

Location: Blountstown, Florida

Address:

13755 SW Myers Dairy Rd.
Blountstown, Florida 32424

 

6. Hope Hospice House Labyrinth

Located directly behind the Hope Hospice House, this contemporary labyrinth is open to the public.

Location: Cape Coral, Florida

Address:
2430 Diplomat Parkway E
Cape Coral, Florida 33909

 

7. Unity of Naples Labyrinth

This 7 circuit labyrinth is unique because the walls that create the pathways are made from seashells ! To see a photo of this labyrinth and other nearby labyrinths check out this blog post from the natural awakenings website.

Location: Naples, Florida

Address:

2000 Unity Way
Naples, Florida 34112

 

8. First Congregational UCC Labyrinth

While most labyrinths are in a Chartres style, this one is an 11 circuit octagonal labyrinth based off of the Amiens Cathedral design. The surface of the labyrinth is made from rubber. It has it’s own very detailed webpage where you can learn tips on walking the labyrinth. My favorite is the 5R Journey: Remember, Release, Receive, Return, Reflect.

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Address:

1031 South Euclid Ave
Sarasota, Florida 34237

 

9. Florida State University Labyrinth

I love a good time lapse video of things being built !

This large 4 circuit labyrinth is located between the College of Medicine and the Psychology building. You can read about the labyrinth on it’s own webpage which includes this important information; “Anyone is welcome to walk the labyrinth at any time; there is a plaque with suggestions for walking located at the labyrinth entrance. For groups that would like a more focused experience, the Spiritual Life Project at FSU can provide a facilitator who will give context, engage the group in walking the labyrinth, and facilitate a debrief.’

Location: Tallahassee, Florida

Address:

1111 West Call Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32304

 

10. Holy Spirit Old Catholic Church Labyrinth

A 5 circuit labyrinth made of bricks/pavers is located at the main entrance of the parish chapel. Check out this wonderful picture of the labyrinth, or this page dedicated to it from the church’s website.

Location: Safety Harbor, Florida

Address:

3265 State Road 580
Safety Harbor, Florida 34698

 

11. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton Labyrinth

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton Labyrinth

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton Labyrinth; Photo courtesy of the Church

A classical 7 circuit labyrinth made of stones and gravel. It is open to public to walk at their own risk. Read about the labyrinth on it’s webpage including how to schedule a group walk !

Location: Boca Raton, Florida

Address:

2601 St. Andrews Blvd.
Boca Raton, Florida 33434-3607

BONUS: A video showing the Fregeau Labyrinth at the Duncan Center in Delray Beach, Florida. The center is now closed, but I like this video, so I kept it in the post !

5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

  1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

  2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

  3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

  4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

  5. Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.


5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

  1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

  2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

  3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

  4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

  5. Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN

If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

  1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

  2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

  3. Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation

I am a maze artist and have made a few mazes of places in Florida:

Epcot Center Spaceship Earth Maze

Key West Southernmost Point Maze

Bok Tower Gardens Maze

Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Maze

The Orange Shop Sign Maze

Weekly Hard Maze #25

Each Saturday I post a new hard maze with all of them sitting in the Hard Maze Archive. I will try to post a variety of maze types to keep things interesting.

Weekly Hard Maze #25 - Conditional Maze

Solution will be in the archive. Download is below.

Weekly Hard Maze #25 - Conditional Maze
download the conditional maze

If you solved that maze quickly and want to try some of my archival hard mazes, these posts should do the trick:

One Maze - Many designs - experiment #24

This is a continuation of my maze design experiments. Read about it in post #1, One Maze - Many designs, and so on with a new post every Friday.

The original maze:

Simple Maze

I like to have themes with my designs….until I don’t and this week I do not. These are all leftovers that I made during other experiments, so the theme this week is grab bag !

  • The first maze was part of my outer wall experiments. For this one I tried to make the outer wall expand like it was a balloon being blown up. I was not a fan so I left it in the folder. Today it escapes.

  • The second maze was also part of that project and features a zig zagging outer wall. Eh.

  • The third maze features thick black walls that I blurred so the pathways went from white to grey. I thought it would be cooler. This is why I experiment.

  • The fourth maze is Gemini generated based on the original maze being made into a hedge maze. You can see the general shape well. I like the image even if it is not perfect.

  • The fifth maze is an outer wall variation that has a shadow. I was just playing around. This has possibilites.

The best of this group to me is the Gemini image, otherwise nothing too special.

7 Labyrinths to Visit in Delaware

Want a unique, meditative experience ? How about visiting a labyrinth in Delaware ? I have selected 7 of the best (there are over 20) that are accessible to the public from around the state. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.


Before we get to my recommendations for Delaware I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Delaware answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Delaware:

Delaware Labyrinth Chart

Here is how Delaware compares to the rest of the US. Notably, Delaware ranks 10th in the US for the number of labyrinths per capita.

Delaware vs USA labyrinth table

Delaware Labyrinth Questions:

What is the largest labyrinth in Delaware ? The largest labyrinth in Delaware can be found at the Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington. It has an 11 circuit medieval style labyrinth. You’ll see it recommended below !

What city has the most labyrinths in Delaware ? Wilmington, DE has the most labyrinths in the state with 6.

Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…


7 Labyrinths to Visit in DELAWARE


1. Delaware Art Museum Labyrinth

As you saw in the video above, this 80 foot diameter 11 circuit labyrinth is located in an old reservoir. For information on visiting the art museum and the labyrinth check out the Delaware Art Museum website. As mentioned above this is the largest labyrinth in the state.

Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Address:
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19806

 

2. St. Peter's Episcopal Church Labyrinth

St. Peter's Episcopal Church Labyrinth

Photo taken by member Gary Casadei in 2017

A classical 7 circuit labyrinth made from placing stones on the grass was built in 2001 and is adjacent to the parish hall. A second labyrinth, a 3 circuit, made from bricks and stone is located at the churches Pilottown Cemetery located at 660 Pilottown Rd, Lewes, DE 19958, United States.

Location: Lewes, Delaware

Address:

200 2nd St.
Lewes, Delaware 19958

 

3. St. Mark's Episcopal Church Labyrinth

This painted concrete labyrinth is surrounded by 4 sacred gardens and is open to the public. You can read a nice long article from the local news about it.

Location: Millsboro, Delaware

Address:

State & Ellis Streets
Millsboro, Delaware 19966

 

4. Lavender Fields Labyrinth

A 9 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is made of rocks and bricks in a garden. It has a 42 foot diameter and can be seen best from this link. This pin will help you find it on a map. This is on a working farm, so if you want to visit, read the rules on their website.

Location: Milton, Delaware

Address:
18864 Cool Spring Road
Milton, Delaware, 19968

 

5. University of Delaware Health Sciences Labyrinth

A medieval labyrinth made of bricks. The labyrinth is dedicated to the teachers who contributed to the U of D Anatomical Gift Program. Visitors to the labyrinth are asked to park in the patient/visitor parking spaces in the lot next to the building. Learn more about the labyrinth on the University of Delaware website.

Location: Newark, Delaware

Address:

540 S. College Avenue
Newark, Delaware 19713

 

6. Old Swedes Historic Site Labyrinth

A painted concrete labyrinth open during daylight hours. Located on the corner of Lord Street and N Church St. Learn about the National Park on this website.

Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Address:

606 N Church Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801

 

7. Christ Church Christiana Hundred Labyrinth

Photos courtesy of the church:

The church’s labyrinth is in a field behind the Memorial Garden at the large cross on the property. The 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth is made from brick-and-pavers. For more details on the labyrinth I found this nice article about the labyrinth.

Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Address:
505 E Buck Rd
Wilmington, Delaware 19807-2167

 

5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

  1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

  2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

  3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

  4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

  5. Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.

 

5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

  1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

  2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

  3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

  4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

  5. Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN


If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

  1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

  2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

  3. Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation

I am a maze artist and I have made a 4 mazes of places in Delaware:

Clayton Theatre Maze

Dolles Salt Water Taffy Sign Maze

Miles the Monster Maze

Rockford Tower Maze