Title: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park | Florida State Parks
Headings: Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Limited Visitation at this Park
Hours
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Park Menu
Welcome to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Plan Your Visit
Manager's Message
Mermaid Shows
Splish n' Splash at Buccaneer Bay
Tail Mail at Weeki Wachee
Camps at Weeki Wachee
History of Weeki Wachee
Experiences
Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Historic Site
Parking
Restroom Facilities
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Photo Gallery
Legendary 'mermaid' still swimming at 78
‘MERMAIDS’ Dance Underwater for a Half an Hour
People Make the Parks
Staff Spotlight
Volunteer Spotlight
Friends of Weeki Wachee State Park
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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! Learn
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
Paddling
Picnicking
Reunions and Gatherings
Snorkeling
Swimming
Weddings
Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Amphitheater
Beach
Canoe Kayak Launch
Concession and Restaurant
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Parking
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Shower Station
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Photo Gallery
Learn
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. Learn
‘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
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. Volunteer Spotlight
Rita performs multiple tasks as a park volunteer.