Looking for fun summer activities to do with your family and friends? Local 6 has rounded up some of the news team's favorite picks, along with viewers' top picks shared on the Local 6 Facebook page.
Matt Austin's picks:
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- Blue Springs State Park in Orange City. Open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Admission is $6 per vehicle, $4 single occupant vehicle, $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers. http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/
- Fun Spot in Orlando and Kissimmee. Open 10 a.m. to midnight during summer months. Free parking, free admission, pay per ride or unlimited armbands start at $29.95. Annual passes are $89.95. http://fun-spot.com/
Erik Sandoval's picks:
- Canova Beach Park (Dog Beach) in Brevard County. Park is open after 7 a.m. until dark. Admission is free. http://www.brevardcounty.us/ParksRecreation/South/Canova
- "Puptails on the Patio" The second Sunday of each month at Aloft Downtown (Orlando). 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free to attend with food and drink specials for dogs and their owners. http://petallianceorlando.org/news-events/puptails-patio/
State Parks:
- Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna. Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Cave tours not available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission is $5 per vehicle, $4 for single occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists. http://www.floridastateparks.org/floridacaverns/
- De Leon Springs State Park in De Leon Springs. Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Admission is $6 per vehicle, $4 for single occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists. http://www.floridastateparks.org/deleonsprings/
- Wekiva Springs State Park in Apopka. 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. Admission is $6 per vehicle, $4 for single occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists. Park officials recommended going early on weekends before maximum capacity is reached. http://www.floridastateparks.org/wekiwasprings/
Canoes and Kayaks:
- King's Landing in Apopka. River run trip is 8.5 miles is $40 for canoe and one-seater kayak. $50 for 2-person kayak. Canoe/Swim pass is $20. http://kingslandingfl.com/
- Wekiva Island in Longwood. $1 entry fee on weekends with options to rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards or cabanas for an extra fee. No food or drinks brought in. Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. http://www.wekivaisland.com/
- Cracker Creek in Port Orange. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 5-p.m. Canoe, kayak and bike rentals available for extra fee. http://www.crackercreek.com/
Airboat Rides:
- Lone Cabbage Fish Camp in Cocoa. Airboat rides available 7 days a week 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ride packages for 30 minutes and 60 minutes starting at $24. http://twisterairboatrides.com
- Black Hammock Adventures in Oviedo. 30 minute rides available starting at $26.95, also 60 minute rides, leave every 30 minutes. Call for reservations. Lazy Gator Bar and Black Hammock Restaurant to dine at, along with a wildlife exhibit. http://www.theblackhammock.com/
- Boggy Creek Airboat Rides in Kissimmee. 30 minute to 1 hour rides offered every 30 minutes, 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rides start at $26.95 for adults. https://www.bcairboats.com/
Splash Pads:
- City of Oviedo Splash Zone in Oviedo. Hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m., Saturdays noon to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 6 p.m. http://www.cityofoviedo.net/node/368
- Wes Crile Park in Deltona. Hours are Tuesday-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Mondays. http://www.deltonafl.gov/pages/deltonafl_depts/deltonafl_parks/parks/CrilePark
- Cape Hart Park in Orlando. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. https://www.ocfl.net/CultureParks/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&d=59#.U6NI-fldV8F
Water Parks:
- Aquatica, Sea World's Waterpark in Orlando. Park hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Florida resident tickets start at $28 for Splash and Save ticket. http://aquaticabyseaworld.com/en/orlando/
- CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort in Orlando. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $19.95 per person per day for Florida residents. https://www.cocokeyorlando.com/
- Wet ‘n' Wild in Orlando. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through June 26 and 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 27 through August 16. Tickets for Florida residents start at $36. http://www.wetnwildorlando.com/
- Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in Lake Buena Vista. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets start at $53. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/typhoon-lagoon/
- Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park in Lake Buena Vista. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets start at $53. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/blizzard-beach/