What happened to Wild Waters Ocala?

On August 9, 2016, it was announced that Wild Waters would close permanently on September 5, 2016, (the same day Wildwater Kingdom closed). The park had ended nearly four decades of operation, and was to be cleared for a new entry into Silver Springs State Park.

What is the biggest waterpark in Florida?

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Lake Buena Vista Along with plenty of sliding thrills, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon boasts one of the world’s largest surfing lagoons at 2.5 acres, with the biggest waves of any Florida water park, up to six feet high.

Are there any waterparks near Ocala, Florida?

Sailfish Splash Waterpark offers fun seasonal waterplay with a beach entry water playground, waterslides & more! Silver Springs is a 350 acre nature theme park that surrounds the headwaters of the beautiful Silver River, the largest artesian spring formation in the world. Located 90 miles north of Orlando, just east of Ocala, Florida.

How does wetland recharge Park help the city of Ocala?

View a map of all downtown parking locations. The Ocala Wetland Recharge Park allows the City of Ocala to efficiently use its water resources. By developing and operating this park, the City of Ocala will create a wetland ecosystem, improve water quality, and boost regional groundwater supplies, by utilizing treated wastewater.

When did Wild Waters in Ocala FL close?

Silver Springs & Wild Waters helped nearby Ocala, FL to prosper from tourists for many years until Orlando became the primary Florida tourist destination due to Disney World and other major attractions. Other attractions in the Ocala / Silver Springs area included Six Guns Territory which opened in 1963 and closed in 1985.

How many gallons of water does Ocala use per day?

The thing that makes this park different are three different bodies of water called ‘cells.’ The City of Ocala consumes around 12 million gallons of water per day. Instead of that used water going to waste, the city is recycling it.

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