1 / 2The Cove Tampa
📍 Greater Thonotosassa, FL
The Cove Tampa on McCormick Lake in Seffner combines a cable wakeboard park with Otter Island — a Ninja Warrior-style inflatable water park with slides and obstacle courses. Lifeguards supervise the aqua park.
My favorite place in Tampa. I used to visit back when it was McCormicks and the place looks completely different now. All new unit features that get rearranged every few months keeps it interesting every time I go back. The new bathrooms and aqua park are also great. You can tell the staff takes pride in their work and it shows. A lot of improvements on the property too and the riders and crew are very helpful especially when just learning to ride. I highly recommend checking out the Cove!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Families with younger kids will focus on Otter Island's supervised inflatable aqua park, which has lifeguard coverage and suits a wide age range. Older kids and teens can progress to the cable wake park with staff support. Non-riding parents have a proper lakeside viewing area, making it workable for mixed groups.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Alex Ambs
“My favorite place in Tampa. I used to visit back when it was McCormicks and the place looks completely different now. All new unit features that get rearranged every few months keeps it interesting every time I go back. The new bathrooms and aqua park are also great. You can tell the staff takes pride in their work and it shows. A lot of improvements on the property too and the riders and crew are very helpful especially when just learning to ride. I highly recommend checking out the Cove!”
Full time Fun
“The Cove Tampa offers a vibrant, modern retreat with stunning waterfront views. Its spacious rooms are tastefully decorated, and the hotel provides top-notch amenities like a pool, fitness center, and excellent dining options. The staff is friendly and helpful, ensuring a seamless stay. Perfect for both business and leisure travelers. Highly recommended for a memorable Tampa experience!”
Hope Mcarthur
“Great price. Very clean. The staff are really kind to everyone from uber beginners to super advanced folks. Features are fun. Great location. Definitely recommend!!”
Felix Kühnle
“super nice Wakeboard Cable Park and very friendly and helpful staff”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Cove Tampa operates a full cable wake park with regularly rearranged features to keep the course fresh for repeat visitors, alongside Otter Island Aqua Park — an inflatable course of slides, obstacles, and water attractions on the lake. Staff accommodate everyone from absolute beginners to advanced riders. A pro shop is frequently open on site. The 3-tier viewing area and lakeside patio give families a comfortable base to watch from shore.
