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.

While Florida was home to three top-ranked outdoor water parks, Great Wolf Lodge ranked No. 8 on a list of best indoor water parks. The company has several U.S. locations, including in Naples.

While Florida was home to three top-ranked outdoor water parks, Great Wolf Lodge ranked No. 8 on a list of best indoor water parks. The company has several U.S. locations, including in Naples.

The water parks’ season runs weekends only from April 5 to June 1 and Aug. 16 to Sept. 28, and daily from June 4 to Aug. 10. They also are open on Memorial Day (May 26) and Labor Day (Sept. 1).

These Florida water parks have just the thing. USA TODAY recently released the readers’ choice awards 10 Best Outdoor Water Parks in the U.S., and Florida dominates the list with 3 out of 10.

Florida offers a variety of water parks to escape the summer heat. Both of Walt Disney World's water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, are open simultaneously this summer.

Walt Disney World announced both water parks in Florida will be open all summer long for guests. This is the first time that has happened since 2019.

If you're looking for additional options, USA Today 10Best ranked the top 10 outdoor water parks in the United States. Two Central Florida water parks made the cut — SeaWorld's Aquatica Orlando ...

The free pass must be used on the day of check-in. Resort check-in is not until 3 p.m., but guests will have access to their water park passes all day, making this a good arrival-day activity ...