Weeki Wachee is a perfect place for young families, particularly those with young girls who dream of living the life of a mermaid “under the sea”. A family of four can have a whole day of fun for under $50, not including food (but
you can bring your own cooler if you don’t want to buy
).
Do you have to wear a mask at Weeki Wachee?
All visitors are required to wear masks
and maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others anywhere in the park. The Buccaneer Bay beach and swimming area is open daily. The water park’s slides, kiddie pool and lazy river are open only on weekends until the full opening of the water park May 29 for the summer season.
Can you bring floats to Weeki Wachee?
Only flotation devices for children to assist in swimming is permitted
. Other tubes or flotation devices are not permitted.
How long does it take to float down Weeki Wachee River?
It’s about a 10 minute relaxing float. over a year ago. When you go into the park–look over to the left–if you like kayaking or canoeing you can rent a kayak or canoe and paddle down the Weeki-Wachee Spring River into the Gulf of Mexico. This urban adventure usually takes
less then 3 hours
and very scenic.
Are there crocodiles in Weeki Wachee?
Because
there are no alligators in the river
(they prefer the safety of murky waters), it is safe to swim at any point along the Weeki Wachee, whose name translates into “small spring” from the local Seminole language.
How cold is the water at Weeki Wachee?
The water temperature is a steady
72–74 °F (22–23 °C)
year-round.
Why is Weeki Wachee closed?
WEEKI WACHEE — Shut down for a year
due to COVID-19
, the mermaids are swimming again as the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park reopened this week. But safety precautions and some limits were put in place to protect park visitors and staff.
What is Weeki Wachee called now?
Weeki Wachee ceases to exist – at least as a city. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Tuesday that abolishes the municipality. It will now become part of
unincorporated Hernando County
, which will now absorb the city’s assets and liabilities.
Are dogs allowed at Weeki Wachee?
Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas in most Florida State Parks.
Exceptions are including, but not limited to, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
.
Can you kayak at Weeki Wachee Springs?
Yes, you can bring your own kayak to Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
. It costs $10 per vessel to use the park’s private boat launch (reservations are required).
How hard is it to paddle upstream on the Weeki Wachee?
It’s a relatively slow river
such that when you stop paddling downstream, you float very slow. That being said, paddling upstream will still be a work out. We watched two people do this on our trip (likely locals) – one in a canoe with their daughter and another guy on his SUP. Both were in high spirits.
Do alligators bother paddle boards?
There are tons of creatures and wildlife that can be seen while paddle boarding and Florida is a place where you can paddle alongside anything from manatees, dolphins, sharks and of course, alligators.
Alligators are members of the animal kingdom that can be pretty dangerous to be around
.
Are there snakes in the Weeki Wachee River?
(And yes,
there are occasional snake
and alligators.) Caution and courtesy are always a good idea. Even in the heat of summer, the Weeki Wachee River is cool and refreshing.
Are there manatees at Weeki Wachee?
You can see manatees at any point along the Weeki Wachee; sometimes there are manatees right at the springhead
. Kayakers who start at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park no longer paddle as far as Hospital Hole.
How fast is the Weeki Wachee River?
Average Paddle Speed:
2.5 mph
. Current – Tidal: The river flows in a West-Northwesterly direction with a swift current at the start, slowing somewhat further down river. Not until you pass the take out at Rogers Parks and get closer to the Gulf do tides influence the river.
How much does it cost to go to Weeki Wachee?
$13 for adults, $8 for children ages 6 to 12
. Ages 5 and under admitted free.
How deep is Weeki Wachee Springs?
Unique Features. Weeki Wachee Springs is unique in that its largest spring vent has an extensive underwater cave system that has been explored to a depth of
more than 400 feet
. In addition, there is a long historical record of water quality and discharge data dating back to the 1930s.
What is the clearest river in Florida?
The Blackwater River
is unmodified by dams and reservoirs. Winding through rural areas and conservation land, the river is considered one of the cleanest rivers in the nation.
Is Weeki Wachee Open 2021?
MEET A LIVE MERMAID AND EXPLORE WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS STATE PARK.
Open daily from 9am to 5:30pm, 365 days a year
! Activities at the waterpark are seasonal. Visit Buccaneer Bay for dates and hours of operation.
Do I need a reservation for Weeki Wachee?
Reservations are required
. Visitors at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park will want to take full advantage of the dual adventure and relaxation found on the Weeki Wachee River, as well as the natural beauty around it, beside it, and within it.
