If the summer heat gets to you before one of Tampa’s famous thunderstorms bring late-afternoon relief, you can take a break at this 30-acre outdoor water theme park near Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (see below). You can also frolic here during the cooler days of spring and fall, when the water is heated. The Aruba Tuba, Rapids Racer, Solar Vortex, the Water Moccasin and the super-scary Vanish Point will drench the teens, while other, calmer rides are geared toward younger kids. In 2024 Castaway Falls, a kid-friendly interactive splash and play area. opened. There are places to picnic and sunbathe, restaurants, and stores.