Waterpark Safety

• Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim--this includes adults and children. The American Red Cross has swimming courses for people of any age and swimming ability. To enroll in a swim course, contact your local Red Cross chapter.
• Be sure the area is well supervised by lifeguards before you or others in your group enter the water.
• Read all posted signs. Follow the rules and directions given by lifeguards. Ask questions ifyou are not sure about a correct procedure.
• When you go from one attraction to another, note that the water depth may be different and that the attraction should be used in a different way.
• Before you start down a water slide, get in the correct position -- face up and feet first.
• Some facilities provide life jackets at no charge. If you cannot swim, wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket. Check others in your group as well.

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Big Kahuna's
1007 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL (850)837-4061 - Map
BIG KAHUNA'S is more fun than a day at the beach! Relax and sun yourself in or around our wave pool or thrill yourself on one of our many speed slides. We rock the night with some of the wildest tracks, go-karts and thrill rides on the Emerald Coast! 

Pleasure Island Water Park
34876 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Okaloosa Island, FL (850)243-9738 - Map
Waterslide, go-kart rides, waverunner rentals, pontoon boats, jet boats and parasailing. When you’re done with fun, stop by for a bucket of steamers, a drink and ice cream. Open daily. Call for reservations.

Shipwreck Water Park
12000 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL (850)234-0368 - Map
Shipwreck Island is Panama City Beach Florida's ONLY Waterpark and is a great value for thrill seekers, families and kids!