News Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Waterpark is now Closed!

*SummerInFL* · 09-24-2009, 08:59 AM

Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Water Park close - Orlando Business Journal:

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Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Water Park in Winter Haven ceased operations on Sept. 23.
The iconic, 150-acre theme park — one of Florida’s oldest tourist attractions — was known for its water skiing shows, Southern Belles, rides, zoo and gardens.
The owner, Mulberry-based Land South Adventures LLC, said in a prepared statement that it has “explored numerous management frameworks and exhausted every possible approach to keep the park running in its traditional form.

techskip · 09-27-2009, 05:27 PM

While I never attended I am sorry for those who have fond memories of it.

aimster · 09-29-2009, 06:53 PM

This is the 3rd time the park has closed in recent years.

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