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Adventure Island

4500 Bougainvillea Avenue, Main entrance on McKinley Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612
813-987-5600
Ranked #17 of 71 attractions in Tampa
4.0 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Type: Water Parks
Activities: Swimming, Dining
Description: Visitors happily get drenched at this Key West style theme park that boasts 30 acres of wild water rides.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Tampa, Florida
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Many different activities for the kids. Took the kids there and they had a blast.

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Kenora, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We recently visited in the first two weeks of May 2012 and spent 3 days here. All three days were weekdays and there was almost nobody there! We showed up at 10am when the gates opened and parked within 200' of the main gate, every day! There was lots to do and the kids had a blast (3-10 years of... More

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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Ok the weather was not great which is no fault of the park, the rides were good with plenty to keep you going, however, the costs soon add up $45 each to get in, $14 to park and a ridiculous $12.5 for a locker which you get a $3 gift card back that you can use next time you visit... More

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Tampa, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The park is not very clean any more - way to many lines and they need something new there .. Def has went down hill .. Not impressed..

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Naples
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

My family loves this water park!!! I highly reccomend it! Great location, lots to do! Its hard to find a place to sit but you can rent a cabana. The food is really high but you can bring your own. Lots of securty so you feel safe letting your kids play! Have fun! Con: $12 for parking

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massena ny
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

here we have a great waterpark, lots to do ,however recommend you bring your own food and drinks as it,s a bit pricey to buy it there, great place for young and old, also the parking is a bit high

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Tampa, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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Fantastic and fun water park. It is located across Busch Gardens and great for the hot days of summer. It is a full day os fun!@

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Philadelphia, PA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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Make sure you rent a cabana, it's well worth themmoney!

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Tampa, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

awesome florida water park. had plenty of fun saturdays here growing up.water slides, lazy river,wave pool, would recommend for ages 5 and over though.

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Brandon, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
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We always have enjoyed AI but it has become a babysitter for locals. We saw plenty of people dropping off their tweens and teens for the day and the place becomes overloaded with kids on their own. We live on 20 minutes away and used to go midweek for some fun and relaxation. It really is too bad that such... More

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