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Where to find man-made lagoons across the Tampa Bay area

Looking for crystal-clear water, kayaking and paddle boarding — and a swim-up bar with beach vibes? One of these man-made lagoons could be your paradise. There are currently three man-made lagoons in the Tampa Bay area, including one in Wesley Chapel, one in Land O' Lakes and another in Parrish. Epperson Lagoon in Wimauma is Florida's first, and Southshore Bay Lagoon boasts 15 acres of crystal-clear water with plenty of space to swim, chairs for lounging, a water slide, and access to a swim-up bar. All three are owned and developed by MetroLagoons in Florida, and two of them are slated as "coming soon."

Where to find man-made lagoons across the Tampa Bay area

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Looking for crystal-clear water, kayaking and paddle boarding — and a swim-up bar with beach vibes? One of these man-made lagoons could be your paradise.

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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay area is now home to the largest man-made lagoon in the United States. Mirada Lagoon opened last week to the public in Pasco County.

But what about other man-made lagoons offering people and families crystal-clear water and a slew of water-centric activities?

There are currently three man-made lagoons owned and developed by MetroLagoons in Florida, and they're all located in the Tampa Bay area.

Epperson Lagoon is Florida's first man-made lagoon, according to developers MetroLagoons. Spanning seven acres in Wesley Chapel, it sports a swim-up tiki bar, a 30-foot waterslide, a water obstacle course, paddleboarding and kayaking, sandy beaches and food and drink options.

Southshore Bay Lagoon in Wimauma is a little bit smaller than Epperson Lagoon, but people likely still will have a good time in the water. Across the lagoon's five acres, Southshore Bay also offers many of the same fun-filled activities.

Mirada Lagoon in Pasco County boasts 15 acres of crystal-clear water with plenty of space to swim, chairs for lounging, a water slide, and access to a swim-up bar all with that beach-like feeling. Oh, and we can't forget the splash zone where kids can find a fun jungle gym to cool off.

All three are built by MetroLagoons. According to its website, three other man-made lagoons by Metro are slated as "coming soon," and two of those are also planned to be in the Tampa Bay area — one in Land O' Lakes and another in Parrish.

The third is not too far away, just south in Fort Myers.


Ämnen: Florida, Tampa

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