10 Best Water Parks In Florida, The USA

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Florida is no doubt the ideal destination to explore the outdoors. A beautiful place indeed, you can experience Florida by engaging in exciting activities, relishing local cuisines, and immersing yourself in rich history and culture. Apart from museums and beaches, you can also enjoy your holiday here by going to the best water parks in the city, where you can have fun in the water or participate in water-based activities. By adding water parks to your travel agenda, you and your family are sure to have fun here. To help you create your itinerary, check out our list of the 10 best water parks in Florida, the USA.

1. Universal's Volcano Bay

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Universal’s Volcano Bay, a part of Universal Studios Theme Parks, is a water theme park with a man-made tropical volcano. Located in Orlando, Florida, it’s the perfect place for some water fun in the sun. Forget about getting your wallet wet as they provide you with a waterproof wrist band electronic wallet. Check out the Krakatau volcano area for some unique and exhilarating aqua coaster ride and multi-lane racer slides. For a more relaxing activity, take a dip in the splash pools at Wave Village. In case you want to take a break, you can relax in an array of personalized waterside cabanas.

Universal's Volcano Bay

Address: 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, United States

Website: Universal’s Volcano Bay

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2. Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park

Blizzard Beach Water Park
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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is a water theme park within Walt Disney Resort in Bay Lake, Florida. Surprise your kids with a tour of the park’s lazy river, Cross Country River, or chill out at the Melt-Away Bay. Explore the park’s main attractions such as Tike’s Peak, summit plummet, Toboggan Racers, Runoff Rapids, and Ski Patrol Training Camp, to name a few. A visit here is going to be fun and exciting for the kids and kids at heart.

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park

Address: 1534 Blizzard Beach Drive, Orlando, FL 32836, United

Website: Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park

Opening hours: 10am - 8pm (daily)

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3. Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park

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Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park is a fun attraction that has something for everyone especially thrill-seekers. With over 40 different play areas, the fun activities that await you here range from a lazy river to speed slides. You and your friends are sure to have a wonderful and memorable time at this adventure park. Since kids can’t try intense rides, they can opt for kiddie slides, cute fountains, and more. Experience water thrills and relaxation all at once in this fun park located in Destin, Florida.

Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park

Address: 1007 US-98, Destin, FL 32541, United States

Website: Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park

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4. Rapids Waterpark

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Located in Riviera Beach, Florida, Rapids Waterpark offers a wide selection of rides and slides for families, friends groups, or individuals. Whether you’re young or old, you can choose from a wide variety of kid and family rides. If you want to go all out, splash in the Big Surf that consists of six different wave patterns, or try crossing over floating icebergs without falling into the water! For relaxation, visit the wave pool and the quarter-mile lazy river with water sprays and a giant tipping bucket. When hungry, check out dining options here that sell many mouthwatering treats. Rent a poolside cabana and enjoy service with a personal touch.

Rapids Waterpark

Address: 6566 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, United

Website: Rapids Waterpark

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5. LEGOLAND Florida Water Park

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LEGOLAND Florida Water Park offers different types of fun rides and interactive shows. The park is specially designed for families with kids given the interactive play areas and fun LEGO-themed slides and attractions. Get ready to slide, splash, and create fun memories of a lifetime in its Splash Safari, LEGO Wave Pool, and Twin Chasers.

LEGOLAND Florida Water Park

Address:1204 Helena Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States

Website: LEGOLAND Florida Water Park

Opening hours: Mon - Tue: 12pm - 4pm; Thu - Fri: 12pm - 4pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 5pm (closed on Wed)

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6. Adventure Island

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Posted by Adventure Island on Friday, September 18, 2020

Adventure Island is Tampa’s largest water park. It offers tourists many fun attractions ranging from water slides and lazy rivers. Aside from slides and splash pools, this park also features a selection of restaurants to satisfy those cravings. You can either dine at Duval Street Grill or Surfside Cafe. While here, you and your family try out different fun rides such as Aruba Tuba, Calypso Coaster, Colossal Curl, Caribbean Corkscrew, and Runaway Rapids. In case you need water gear, do check out the shop on site.

Adventure Island

Address: 10001 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612

Website: Adventure Island

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7. Reunion Resort Water Park

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Aside from lazy rivers and water slides, Reunion Resort Water Park also offers a variety of golf courses and meeting venues. This is a great place to bring your kids for a fun and memorable Florida vacation ever. While you’re busy playing a round of golf with some friends, your kids can have fun in kid-friendly water slides. For thrill-seekers, enjoy the Wave Racer, Storm Chaser, and Tsunami Water Rides. After a day of having fun, relax on the poolside lounges while indulging in some mouthwatering dishes.

Reunion Resort Water Park

Address: 7593 Gathering Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34747, United States

Website: Reunion Resort Water Park

Opening hours: 10am - 5pm (daily)

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8. Grapeland Water Park

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Grapeland Water Park in Miami is a family-friendly and affordable outdoor attraction. Here, you get to enjoy fun in the sun and refreshing water activities. Bring your kids with you and check out several attractions such as Shipwreck Island, Pirates Plunge, Captain’s Lagoon, and Buccaneer River Ride. If you are looking for activities to do with your family, try out water shooting cannons or drift along the lazy river. Once done, relax and enjoy the large heated pool or grab a bite at the snack bar.

Grapeland Water Park

Address: 1550 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33125, United States

Website: Grapeland Water Park

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9. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

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One million gallons of water fun will thrill children, parents and grandparents alike at Collier County's premier water park, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon! napleswaterpark.com

Posted by Sun-N-Fun Lagoon, Naples Waterpark on Thursday, July 18, 2019

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon is a family-friendly destination that offers an amazing fun-in-water paradise—thanks to its fantastic water features such as Tadpole Pool, Dolphin Dive and Lap Pool, Turtle Cove, and Sunny’s River. So, what more can you ask for? With this park’s amazing slides, waterfalls, and lazy rivers, kids are going to have an unforgettable visit here. For a list of other activities, do check out its official website.

Sun-N-Fun Lagoonchildren

Address: 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL 34109, United States

Website: Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 8:30am - 7:30pm (closed on Sun)

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10. Shipwreck Island Waterpark

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Shipwreck Island Waterpark must be the prime destination for the ultimate fun family day out. Located in Panama City Beach, Florida, on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Shipwreck Island Waterpark features a myriad of exciting attractions from the lazy river to the white-water rafting. After joining the kids in some exhilarating rides, recharge and order some refreshments, snacks, and light meals from the on-site restaurants. You can also go on a shopping spree at the gift store on the premises.

Shipwreck Island Waterpark

Address: 12201 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, United States

Website: Shipwreck Island Waterpark

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Florida's best water parks

There’s a reason why Florida is nicknamed the Sunshine State. Brimming with water parks, kids and kids at heart are going to have a memorable vacation here. To know which water park suits you and your family’s mood, do check out our list above!

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