Summer means splashing, slides, and sunshine fun in Florida's water parks. We did the hard yards to find the best family-friendly spots in the Sunshine State.

A 92,000-square-foot water park features 12 slides, multiple pools, a lazy river and water play areas as seen during a construction tour of Great Wolf Lodge South Florida in Naples on Aug. 22, 2024.

This Florida National Park Is 95% Water—and You Can Kayak Through Mangroves and Scuba Dive Around Shipwrecks. Your guide to Biscayne National Park in Florida, including what to do, when to visit ...

The park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset every day. Since Florida's weather can get hot and muggy in the summer, early spring and late fall are some of the best times to explore Myakka River State Park.

The beach of the Cape Florida State Park is 1.25 miles long, but this short length hides a tropical paradise. The waves are nice and gentle due to the reef barrier, making this a safe, fun place ...

St. Andrews State Park in Florida ranks among the nation’s best beaches. Marjie Lambert mlambert@miamiherald.com Two Florida beaches boast white-sand shores — and rank among the nation’s ...

For a more adventurous afternoon in the sun, discover the beaches of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park or Matheson Hammock ...

Florida's beaches face various health risks, including bacteria, ... 4.5 miles south of Sand Point Park in Titusville. He was in the water several times, according to the suit.

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in central Florida is ... If packing your food and water in ... This 125-mile Florida Island Chain Has Gorgeous Beaches, Fresh Seafood, and Stunning Hotels .

Quietly hiding on Florida’s panhandle, the Forgotten Coast, is a stretch of Gulf coastline that remains untouched by the ...