Though Central Florida can be a bit of a drive to the nearest beach, it is no less a very water-centric place. Between lakes, rivers, and swamps, there is no shortage of seafood, water sports, and nature-admiration to be had. If you're looking for things to do near Orlando, Orlando Watersports Center has everything water-related fun; from beginner riders to professional wakeboarders and skiiers from all over the world, OWC caters to all. View this post on Instagram Thankfully there was no damage at the park and we will be opening up again this Friday for normal operations! #owc#hurricane#wakepark A post shared by Orlando Watersports Complex (@orlandowatersports) on Sep 4, 2019 at 6:08pm PDT Whether you’re a watersport pro or a total beginner, OWC is a great place to start from a clean slate or hone your skills. You can rent gear at their pro shop or bring your own, and even try out new boards you may want to invest in later. If you’re aiming for the sliders and rails, though, you’ll definitely have to bring your own board. View this post on Instagram Our aquapark is now open! Come out and have with the whole family! #owc #orlando #aquapark #owcaquapark @aktionparks A post shared by Orlando Watersports Complex (@orlandowatersports) on Mar 11, 2018 at 7:26am PDT The park puts a lot of emphasis on spending time in the water and is the only facility in the United States to feature two cableways. With two full-sized cables (intermediate and beginner), you can enjoy unlimited riding time to build on your foundation of skills for wakeboarding, wake skiing, and skiing. If you’ve ever been intimated by watersports, this is the place where you conquer that fear. The Get Up Guarantee offers one-on-one coaching, your own private cable, and the coach controls the speed to help you slowly get the hang of it. View this post on Instagram Its warming up again!!! Come out and ride this week while the sun is out! We will be open regular hours @aktionparks @nautiqueboats #owc #odub #orlando #winterwakeboarding A post shared by Orlando Watersports Complex (@orlandowatersports) on Jan 6, 2018 at 2:57pm PST If you’re looking for a more Wipe Out kind of entertainment, you can take a run across the floating Aquapark. You can slip, slide, and enjoy general sea-monkeying around to your heart’s content. After sufficiently waterlogging yourself, you can refuel at their on-site Dockside Grill and relax with a view of the lake. Every day of the week offers new deals, like happy hour on Wednesday with half-priced riding from 4p.m. to closing, to ladies day on Thursday with a free two-hour cable pass. For water lovers, and water lovers to-be, this destination is a must. Orlando Watersports Center Price: Varies by day When: Open daily Address: 8615 Florida Rock Rd Orlando, FL 32824 Why You Need To Go: Learn to ride or just play all day! Website https://www.orlandowatersports.com/
