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    Epperson Lagoon

    2.9 (196 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Laura G.

    We had an issue with our digital tickets but Becky the manager took care of us and was very helpful and kind. What a fun spot you get to grab a chair and relax with a huge pool to enjoy and they have bumper boats, stand up paddle board, kayaks, a big slide, and obstacle course to play on for only $12 upgrade from the $30 price. There's a full bar that's a swim up bar and had a couple satellite bars around. They also have a quick service spot to eat at. It got really busy around 1230 or so. Plan to get there earlier if you can to grab a chair.

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    Charlesea S.

    I went early October for a kids birthday celebration. This is a great place for kids and families, but you are nickel and dime for everything except parking. You are not allowed to bring anything you would typically bring to the beach picnic or pool even . You are allowed a water bottle that's closed empty Stanley's or containers no alcoholic beverages no speakers . The staff is kind, but it seems they are all young, which would make sense if they are from the neighborhood this lagoon is located in . There were enough lifeguards, and they seem to run things efficiently after witnessing an incident But you have to pay for drinks food for the water sports... If you are a residence, everything's a lot cheaper . we did run into a mishap when we were sold kayaking tickets and we walked all the way to the kayaking area to launch which is a good four minute walk they told us they were no longer launching at 5 o'clock on the Internet. It says 630 is when water sports stops and because the individual did not have a walkie-talkie, he instructed us to go find his boss with no description, but only a name to verify it was OK for us to launch at 5 o'clock though on the Internet it states 6:30 PM. Once we found the individual she was kind and she allowed us to kayak. We had to walk all the way back over across the lagoon to launch. I think they need better communication and more consistency in their rules and also better judgment. This place was not crowded. A small pizza was like $15, the fries were good for someone who is not the most enthused about french fries .

    Tonia G.

    Pretty cool place we came from Orlando to check it out after we heard good things about it!! The weather was a tad chilly but I imagine it getting warmer in the summer. They have all different kinds of fun activities from the bumper boats to stand up paddle-boards!! A must go

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    Aaron B.

    This was a really fun place to cool off from the Florida sun. My family(3) got entry, and an all day splash pas for under $100 via Groupon. The splash pass benefits are: * Access to the obstacle course. * Paddle boarding. * Kayaking. * Water Slides. * Bumper Boats. Note: If you want to do these activities, there are charges per activity; without the Splash Pass. The facility, is well kept, clean and it is HUGE! No matter where you are at in the pools, you are not surrounded by people. They have cabanas for rent for $200 dollars, seems like a waste of money, but you don't a waste time going to the ER with heat stroke. Ps..they sell out fast. We got there early before they opened, because we didn't know what to expect and we are glad we went during the morning, the afternoon crowed comes in a pack around 2:30pm, but no worries there are LIMITED passes they sell for entry. All-in-all, I will be DEFINITELY coming back!! #ReallySurprised

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    Roberta H.

    We bought tickets on group on. The climbing structure is not the same as the picture. But overall it was a fun day. The group on was worth it but I wouldn't pay the full price to go there. It's a big pool with some climbing structures and paddle boards/kayaks. You Can't bring anything food related or drink in. But you can leave and return. There's a Publix and chick filet close by. The food and drinks are expensive and it's card only! We brought an umbrella, floats, lots of sunblock and noodles! The bumper boats were fun but it's a small area.

    Stephanie D.

    We took our family here while on vacation in Florida, and it was a great way to break up our beach-heavy trip. We found a Groupon deal and paid $202 for a family of five, which included admission and splash passes. The splash pass gave us access to the water park, water slide, bumper boats, kayaks, and paddle boards--we tried it all and had a blast! We arrived right when they opened and were able to grab lounge chairs in the shade, which was perfect. They also offer water cabanas, regular cabanas, and chairs with umbrellas if you want to rent them. The pool is massive and beautiful--definitely a highlight. We grabbed lunch at their on-site "restaurant," which was more like a concession stand with typical overpriced food. Nothing special, but it did the job. Bottom line: My kids had a great time and gave it a big thumbs up. I'm not sure if we'd go again, but if they asked to, I'd definitely consider it.

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    Julie W.

    This fun swimming pool is amazing! With a lot of extra activities from a giant water slide to kayaks, paddle boards, jumping floats, to a swim up bar with awesome drinks. There's also a food area and cabana rentals! I've been here a few times and it's always a blast! I brought a bus load of kids and they've had a blast! Highly recommend.

    Jenny L.

    I had a decent time going for the first time with a group of friends, no kids. We bought our tickets online the day before and went on a Saturday morning. The parking lot was getting full so it's better to go early especially on the weekend during the summer. We purchased the splash pass to include kayaking, paddle boarding, and bumper boats. We also purchased a mini tiki lounge. Overall, the park appeared to be clean. Bathrooms were also decent. We bought food and drinks in the park. Food was just regular mediocre meals like chicken tenders, nachos, pizza, and burgers. We got drinks from the swim up bar and they were strong which was great. It's a cool experience to do and try out if you are in the area.

    Grace A.

    Epperson Lagoon is a must in the spring and summer. The largest pool in Tampa with a lots of activities. Plenty of bars and a decent cafe with good food options. The food options are a bit pricey for chicken tenders and burgers. You are not allowed to bring outside food and drinks. The staff is helpful and friendly.

    Charity A.

    The lagoon is nice for a relaxing afternoon, but for the money we spent, we would've gotten more value from Adventure Island which is the same price and allows us unlimited trips during the season. We rented one of these not so private floating cabanas and were inundated with kids who didn't belong there, jumping around and slip sliding into the empty ones. On multiple occasions, we complained about the issue, but nothing was done. It was $300 to rent this for the day, I feel like it was a waste of money. The food and drinks are good but overpriced. We spent another $300 on food for 1 adult and 3 kids. The view around the lagoon is houses, so you're constantly reminded you're basically in someone's community pool. I think if you live in Epperson, this is a nice idea, but I don't think it's worth the money of a day trip if you live somewhere else.

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    Bird shit everywhere. I was really scared. I almost stepped in some on the obstacle course. Don't get the water in your mouth.

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    Paddle boarding was fun (we took out double kayaks - way more fun since you stay with your friends)!

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    Mirada Lagoon

    Mirada Lagoon

    3.2(39 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Really cool lagoon perfect for families and adults to enjoy. You can rent cabanas, kayaks, jump…read moredown water slides and enjoy the swim up bar. Residents in the area get free access. The bar featured some drink bucket specials. They have a wide variety of food options from Greek salads, fries, pizzas and burgers. They feature clean water stations. I loved the variety of seating here from shaded, umbrella and even the reserved island area. Plenty of things for the kids to do from the small water park, covered concert stage and TVs to enjoy sports. Prices are fair and definitely got our $$$ worth being there for over 4 hours. Highly recommend getting here early to grab the non reserve seats. The staff was well trained and the entire lagoon, dining areas, sand and restrooms were clean.

    We paid for the kayak bracelet and then waited from 4:40 PM to 5:50 PM with my wife, son, brother,…read moreniece, and two elderly parents. By 5:30 PM, we had already made it to the very front of the line. A teenage employee told us there were no double kayaks available, so we kept waiting. Earlier, I had specifically asked what time they closed, and he said 7:00 PM. Then at 5:50 PM, he suddenly announced they were closed and walked away. When I asked for a manager, he first brought over another teen who claimed to be some kind of leader. Only after I insisted did they finally call a girl who said she was the manager. Her attitude was basically: "We don't care. Go complain to corporate." Absolutely pathetic service. They took our money, wasted over an hour of our time, misled us about closing, left a family with children and two elderly parents standing there for nothing, and then acted arrogant when asked for help. The whole place is clearly badly managed and staffed by people who do not care at all about customers. 1 star is far too generous. This place deserves 0. If you care about your family, your time, or being treated with basic respect, stay far away from this disgusting, arrogant mess.

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    Surfari Water Park

    Surfari Water Park

    5.0(2 reviews)
    39.4 miHorizons West / West Orlando

    What's better than cheap? FREE, all access water park INCLUDED in your Grove Resort stay. Enjoy…read morewater slides, relax in the (heated) lazy River, fire water canons, swim in their centralized (heated) pool, and splash in an aquatic playground area targeted for younger kids. Perfect for families and vacationers of ALL ages. Our fam of 6 never had an issue scoring complimentary towels, reclining sun chairs, tables, and/or umbrellas. You can even pay $30 for 30m or $55 for 1 hr to tackle the Flow Rider, a super cool surf simulator. In addition to a bar/grill onsite, they pipe in cool, upbeat tunes to enjoy throughout the park. At times, this includes COVID/CDC safety announcements.

    The Grove in Orlando is the best family hotel that I have been to. The staff and customer service…read moreare amazing here. Always smiling and willing to help. This hotel is like a home away from Home . Very spacious for big families and big groups. They have two and three bedroom suites, amazing restaurants, pools, and a market on site. Rates start from $200 a night during the off season and up to $400 during the high season. Access to the waterpark is included with your stay. And truly the waterpark is the best park. They have poolside service, a lazy river and lots of lifeguards standing by. The only downfall I see of this property is that is so big so there's a lot of walking. But overall it's an amazing hotel. Very close to the Disney parks and plenty of room for families. You can even do groceries and cook and if you want to. This is my go to resort when in the area. I highly recommend it.

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    Tampa Water Works Park

    4.6(55 reviews)
    24.0 mi

    It's so nice having a playground so close to Armature Works…read more I think an idyllic afternoon is grabbing a bite to eat and a drink at Armature Works and then walking with the kids to this playground/splash pad. There are restrooms here that make it easy to change your children into their bathing suits. They also have shaded picnic tables. The splash pad and playground is gated so you can let the kids run around inside while you sit and chat on the outside of the gate at the shaded picnic tables. I would highly recommend bringing swimsuits and all your water stuff if you decide to come here, because the playground part is quite small and in the same area as the splash pad. They aren't separated, so your child will most likely get wet whether you want them to or not if you come here, better to just prepare for them to get wet. The splash pad has one of those buckets that fill up and then dump all over the children, which I find kids absolutely love. There is also a ropes climbing part that they can get to a crows nest, so I would say the ideal age for this play area is between four and 10. I have a five year-old and a seven-year-old and they loved it.

    Something for everyone here at this park! A splash park adjacent to the playground. Tables and…read morebenches all around for parents to sit while kids played. The gated park is also in a greater park area, with a boardwalk along the river, a mini bridge over a pond of turtles and fish, and a turf field with chairs for lounging.

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    Weeki Wachee Springs - This is the place! March 2026

    Weeki Wachee Springs

    3.5(513 reviews)
    24.1 mi

    They've been here since 1947... before Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Universal, LegoLand and yep, longer…read morethan Mickey. These mermaids ‍ showed Ariel how it's done in Florida waters. Welcome to Weeki Wachee Springs... home of one of the Sunshine State's original roadside attractions. (second maybe only to orange juice stands). If you love clear water, gentle humor, fun costumes, old Florida, a little razzle dazzle and a whole lot of bubbles, you'll get a kick out of the mermaid shows. The mermaids have their own theater and the kids aren't the only ones who get sucked into the fairy tale. The vibes are so laid back, you could be lulled into forgetting how hard these underwater moves are. They make it look easy-but there's some serious athleticism and training, behind all of the underwater fun... and they do it all... while wearing tails! (like Ginger Rogers keeping up with Fred Astaire-but backwards and in high heels) The mermaid show is adjacent to the water park. They share a parking lot and a ticket window. You could make a day out of it. There's a cute gift shop... and random peacocks wandering around... plus photo ops with the mermaids. I love the history of this place-they do a good job sharing it at the show. I'll let them tell you. The show is part of Weeki Wachee State Park. When i went (March 2026), it was $13 for adults-I think $8 for kids and I believe the youngest ones get in free. The water park and paddle boarding are extra but the admission covers the mermaids and I think the river cruise is included. The mermaid shows run a few times a day-and seats fill up quickly, so get there about 30 minutes early on busier days (summer and weekends). It's so Florida-you've gotta go! Have fun!

    The mermaid show is the big draw from this "famous " Floridian roadside show. Once privately owned,…read moreit has now been acquired by the State of Florida. We were late for the show, because the website failed to post times and were unreachable via phone, email, or the websites frequently asked questions. We caught the last 15 minutes of the show as it runs from 11-11:30, 1:30-2pm and 3-3:30pm. It's a relatively small park. The mermaid show is cute if you have children under the age of 10 years old. Otherwise, give it a miss. Admission is $13 ea a little less for kids. 4 of us cost about $42 for entrance fees. They have a water slide that was not operating. They have a small "nature " walk. They have a boat that was not running to look at nature and they have a 30 minute animal encounter educational experience with a ranger. She showed and talked about two kinds of turtles, a snake and a small alligator. Walking around they have photo ops to look like a mermaid and after the show you have a chance to photograph yourself with a live mermaid from the show. If you have $50- $100 your kid can have a "mermaid makeover". We were at the park for maybe 1.5 hours. I suppose if the boat was running and the water slide was operating one could spend up to 3 hours. It was an interesting experience. Once is enough.

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    Splash Harbour Water Park - Lounging by the pool!

    Splash Harbour Water Park

    2.8(75 reviews)
    43.4 mi

    Splash harbor is pretty cool. It was better before the water park but ai get it more geared towards…read morethe kids. Still had a great time. On the water with drinks on deck

    Has a pool (no swimming though), lazy river, 2 toddler slides and 2 big slides. Fun non-beach place…read moreto spend half a day with little kids. All that said, the staff are not well trained. Had a slightly traumatic experience today. My 7 year old got stuck (for 5 to 10 minutes) in the big slide which is pitch dark all the way through (fun but not when you get stuck) and he wasn't helped promptly. Full story - I was up there at the slide entrance and i could hear him screaming that he needs help. There was a staff up there (looked like a teenage kid) who had a walkie talkie. I assumed he would have informed the people in charge as soon as he got stuck. I kept talking to my son to lie down and try to push himself down and he kept responding saying he's trying everything but is still stuck and it is getting very uncomfortable. After a while I checked with the staff whether someone is coming to help. And then I see him telling on the walkie talkie "the boy is stuck on the slide can someone help?". I was shocked. It must have been a good 5 minutes (no watch, just guessing) and he just thought of informing?! By the time someone could come, my son finally managed to push himself down. I told the guy "you should have informed quicker" and his response was "talk to my manager". I thought "ok no use talking to the teenage kid he probably wasn't trained how to react in these situations". I went to the manager and told her "please train your staff to inform quicker" her response "he probably was sitting down, we cannot do anything about this" i go "No he was lying down this time.. first time he was sitting, but this time he was lying" she repeats "he probably was sitting; we don't promise how long it takes to slide; you eventually get down and that's what matters". Is this an empathetic response? I mean i get you have to stick to boiler plate legal language at times, but im not trying to sue anyone here. Im just looking for "i understand that must have felt scary, ill talk to my staff on acting quicker". I felt like I was talking to a robot both with the teenage staff and with the manager. Anyway, my husband intervened and helped the communication and both the manager and the teenage staff eventually apologized and i really appreciated it. Takeaway - If you're not staying in Holiday Inn, NorthShore Aquatic Center might be as fun for a fraction of the cost If you're staying in Holiday Inn, avoid the blue slide or go shirtless (another staff pointed out that might have helped) I see other reviews as well about untrained and disengaged teenage staff. Should have read before I visited!

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    Sunwest Park - Gorgeous carved bald eagles

    Sunwest Park

    3.5(71 reviews)
    24.9 mi

    This was the sun west seafood festival. We love seafood and had out of town guests with us. First…read moreoff, it was $5.00 to park! Then $15.00 to get in! We walked past every booth, exploring what each one served, foods, trinkets, T shirts and other hand made craft items. We settled on grouper sandwiches from burger boyz, a Hispanic twist on some of the worst foods we've ever eaten. I just wanted clam strips. (You usually get a good sized portion) not this place! 2 huge scoops of nasty, cold rice with very little flavor and it was a bit mushy. Then a tiny cup , half filled with soured coleslaw. Just a handful of small clam strips. When I say small, I mean half the size of a normal clam strips. They were ok. $10.00 for a very watered down lemonade. The food and drink cost close to $40.00!!!! Lousy food, lousy service! Now the funnel cake was from a food truck called, A fork in the road. THEY are the only reason for 2 stars. The funnel cake was fried to a golden brown and loaded with powdered sugar. Very delicious. Their price $10.00, reasonable for how thick and large the funnel cake was. The 2 young men serving were pleasant and eagerly smiled as they held up their masterpiece. There were tents set up with tables and chairs. But, there were no lights so we had to eat in the dark. There was a band playing. They were pretty good, playing rock and roll. To be honest with anyone reading this review, we will not go back to one of these seafood festivals. The food was terrible, the service was bad and the prices were ridiculously stupid! Definitely not worth the money. By the time we made it home, none of us were feeling good. We were bloated, a bit nauseated too. Sorry to say, but this was the worst seafood festival we've ever been to.

    First of all, I don't like that you have to pay to park, but it is what it is. I don't know if this…read moreis man-made or just another inlet of water that they turned into a beach, but it's good if you only want to go to the beach for a couple hours to get some sun and walk in the water once or twice. It's definitely not made for adults to go swimming in, but great for kids. They just want to play in the water and the sand. The sand is good, they even have a handicap walk out on the beach to make it easy for those in wheelchairs. They do not have any beach wheelchairs, however, at least that's what I was told by someone who worked there. They are very few handicap parking spots.

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