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Florida State Parks will follow local orders requiring facial coverings or masks to provide for staff and visitor safety. These requirements vary from area to area. Our main priority is the safety of our guests and staff. We will continue to review operations on a daily basis and make additional operational changes as may be deemed necessary for protection of public health. Please review individual park pages for specific information for each location.

View details about online payments, park and campground closures, park programs/events and facial coverings.

Restoration at the Park

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park will be restoring the area around the headspring. Retention ponds are being built to collect stormwater, which will prevent sediments and pollutants from entering the spring area. Additionally, the Thunderbolt Waterslide will be removed for safety reasons. Buccaneer Bay and some other park amenities are closed. Visitors can canoe or kayak on the Weeki Wachee River. Rental equipment will be available. When social distancing guidelines allow, mermaid shows, river boat tours and wildlife shows will be available.

Limited Visitation at this Park

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is open for kayak launch only. Restroom availability may be limited, all other park facilities are closed. Visitors are expected to maintain distances of at least six feet apart.

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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Classic Florida attractions and lush natural wonder rolled into one magnificent park

Hours

9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fees

$13 for adults and $8 for kids ages 6-12. Kids five and under are free.

Location

6131 Commercial Way
Weeki Wachee FL 34606

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Contact Info

352-592-5656

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Welcome to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Step back in time and enjoy the classic mermaid show, but remember this quintessential Old Florida site is also home to the deepest freshwater cave system in the country and abundant protected wildlife.

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Perhaps the best-known symbol of the yesteryear of Florida tourism, Weeki Wachee’s iconic mermaids perform in pure aquamarine water that flows from a first-magnitude spring.

Kids and adults alike can splash and play against a background of stunning blues and greens, and a kayak trip down the spring run offers an escape into the quiet of nature.

In 2007, underwater explorers discovered new passages in the spring’s cave system and confirmed Weeki Wachee as the deepest known freshwater cave system in the United States, marking another unique feature of this classic Florida destination.

Plan Your Visit

Outside view of Mermaid Theatre at Weeki Wachee
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Manager's Message

Not only is the park an iconic symbol of Florida tourism, but it also showcases one of Florida’s most beautiful natural resources. As a proud member of the Florida State Park family, we are committed to preserving, interpreting and restoring these resources, while providing resource-based recreation.  
Mermaid Lydia
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Mermaid Shows

We invite you to come see our world-famous Mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park perform classic shows and underwater feats of delight.
A view of the water slides at Bucchaneer Bay.
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Splish n' Splash at Buccaneer Bay

Buccaneer Bay is a remaining piece of Roadside America. Located inside Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Buccaneer Bay features four tremendous water slides, three of which drop you off in natural Weeki Wachee Springs. 
Weeki Wachee Tail Mail
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Tail Mail at Weeki Wachee

The world famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids want to hear from you! In an effort to promote education, the mermaids are answering letters from all students under the age of 17. This will encourage literacy and is a great way for your child to practice their best penmanship.
Little Girls Holding Mermaid Tails
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Camps at Weeki Wachee

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park offers fun and exciting camps for kids, and yes, there’s one for adults, too!
The first group of mermaids lined up in the grass in front of the theater at Weeki Wachee.
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History of Weeki Wachee

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is one of Florida's oldest roadside attractions! The park has been entertaining audiences since 1947!

Experiences

Boat Tours
Boat Tours
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Reunions and Gatherings
Reunions and Gatherings
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Swimming
Swimming
Weddings
Weddings

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Amphitheater
Amphitheater
Beach
Beach
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Concession and Restaurant
Concession and Restaurant
Historic Site
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Parking
Parking
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Shower Station
Shower Station

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Photo Gallery

Group of Mermaids
Buccanner Bay
Paddling down the Weeki Wachee River
Mantees swimming through the spring
Mermaid swimming with a turtle
Paddling
A view of the springs.
A view of one of the mermaid performers from the underwater observatory.
Vicki Smith, Mermaid
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Legendary 'mermaid' still swimming at 78

Smith is the matriarch of the Legendary Sirens of Weeki Wachee Springs, women in their 60s and 70s who volunteer to perform underwater as mermaids at this iconic central Florida attraction.
Mermaid Show
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‘MERMAIDS’ Dance Underwater for a Half an Hour

The auditorium at Weeki Wachee Springs sits 16 feet underground. Long wooden benches face a thick glass wall, which stays shrouded in blue curtains, resembling ruched swimsuits. But three or four times a day, the curtains rise to reveal clear water.

People Make the Parks

Kathleen Kelly

Staff Spotlight

Kathleen loves the outdoors and enjoys interacting with park guests, staff and resident volunteers. The river is her favorite thing about the park.
Rita King

Volunteer Spotlight

Rita performs multiple tasks as a park volunteer. In addition to her duties as a dive volunteer, Rita conducts outreach programs as well as performs as a famed Legendary Siren!
Friends of Weeki Wachee

Friends of Weeki Wachee State Park

The friends group was organized in 2009 by a group of passionate volunteers who wanted to protect the resources of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

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