Lake Activities

With 554 lakes, Central Florida's Polk County offers water activities for the whole family

Airboat Tours/Cruises


Explore our watery wilderness on an airboat ride, and you’ll experience a Florida that few ever see. The fast, powerful boats can take you into shallow areas not accessible by any other means. You’ll love to see REAL Florida, up close and personal.

To see a complete listing of Airboat Tour/Cruise operators click here.

Boat Rentals

Public boat ramps and boat rental outfitters make it easy to get on the water. Rent a boat and explore our waterways or hop aboard a nature cruise and let the captain do the work for you!

For a complete list of companies who rent boats click here.

Water Ski School

If you’ve always wanted to learn to water-ski, several area schools will teach you the basics. If your experienced, come train with the best! You can also visit the Water Ski Hall of Fame Museum.

For a complete listing of water ski schools click here.

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