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Surf Park Developer Looking At Two Tampa Bay Area Locations

Mason Dixon July 21st, 2022
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A developer who is looking to build a surf park in the Tampa area is narrowing down his search.

Developer Tony Miller has been looking for a site for Peak Surf Park. He purchased the rights from an Australian-based company to build the inland surf park.

The locations now being looked at are: Zephyrhills near U.S. 301 and State Road 56 and the current site of Derby Lane in St. Petersburg. Miller has had advisors look at the two possible locations and is in talks with each.

Which do you think is the better location? The Wesley Chapel area is growing rapidly and a surf park might fit in perfectly as a local attraction. On the other hand, putting it where Derby Lane sits on Gandy Blvd. could give that real beach feel, being so close to the Gulf of Mexico.

According to Tampa Bay Business Journal, either location could be open by January of 2025.

[Source: TBBJ]


Tampa Bay's Top 10 Odd Attractions

If you’re looking for something to do that’s a little different, check this list out. These are not the familiar and popular places to visit. Instead, here are a few lesser-known attractions around Tampa Bay.

Summer is here and schools are out. If you’re looking to visit someplace you haven’t been yet, here are some places around the Tampa Bay area that you may not have though about before.

  • 1 Whimzeyland, Safety Harbor

    Owned by a couple of artists, this Safety Harbor home has nearly everything covered with tile mosaics. Then there are the bowling balls, painted and decorating the property.

    Put a little Whimzeyland in your life.

    Posted by Whimzeyland on Wednesday, May 25, 2022

  • 2. Dysfuntional Grace Art Co., Ybor City

    Filled with natural and unnatural oddities, many you can actually purchase.

  • 3. 3. Sunken Gardens, St. Petersburg

    Sunken Gardens has been open for over 100 years, and is St. Pete’s oldest roadside attraction. Get a visitors guide and explore the more than 50,000 tropical plants and flowers. Take lots of photos of the waterfalls and their flock of flamingos,

  • 4. Chihuly Collection, St. Petersburg

    Glass art brought to its highest peak. Add to that, the drawings and limited edition prints. You can also purchase your new home decorations.

  • 5. International Independent Showmen's Museum, Riverview

    Learn the history, and mystery, of the traveling carnival.

  • 6. Church by the Sea (The Chicken Church), Madeira Beach

    Whether the design is intentional or an unfortunate result, the building is certainly memorable.

  • 7. The Sea Hagg, Bradenton

    As their sign reads, “Nauticals, Antiques, Curiosities.” It’s someplace you need to visit to find that special, one-of-a-kind treasure.

  • 8. Ulele Fairyland Figures, Tampa

    Originally on display at Lowry Park, the figures were acquired by Ulele (and Columbia Restaurant owner) Richard Gonzmart, who put them on display at his restaurant on the Hillsborough River.

  • 9. Braden Castle Ruins, Bradenton

    On land acquired by brothers Dr. Joseph Addison Braden and Hector Braden, a two-story manor, nicknamed ‘The Castle’ was built. The property fell to hard times, and much of the remaining structure has been grown over by the natural flora.

  • 10. National Comedy Hall of Fame & Museum, Holiday

    Get some laughs, and learn about some of your favorite comedians. Clearly, noplace screams “National Comedy Hall of Fame & Museum” like the town of Holiday, Florida!

    Plan your visit now!

    Posted by National Comedy Hall of Fame on Friday, January 29, 2021

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