Question: What was the name of Florida’s first waterski theme park?
Answer: Cypress Gardens
Central Florida’s first theme park dates back to 1936. While it didn’t have rollercoasters or fuzzy, familiar characters, it boasted one-of-a-kind thrills in the form of dazzling waterski displays. A couple named the Popes started Cypress Gardens in the 1930s, constructing beautiful hanging gardens over Lake Eloise and the surrounding Central Florida marshland. Leisurely boat rides allowed guests to explore the natural beauty. During World War II, the park began putting on waterski shows for visiting soldiers, giving Cypress Gardens its reputation as a haven for the up-and-coming water sport.
