Florida clears $100m-plus surf park with 6-acre wave lagoon miles from ocean
Pasco County commissioners have approved the development of Peak Surf Park, a $100 million project featuring a six-acre artificial wave lagoon. The facility aims to bring ocean-style surfing to an inland community using Australian-developed wave technology.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the growth of artificial recreation infrastructure and the expansion of niche sports facilities into non-coastal regions.
A major new attraction is moving forward in Wesley Chapel, Florida, bringing the possibility of ocean-style surfing to a community located miles from the coast. According to the Pasco County Community Website, Pasco County commissioners voted 3-0 in September to approve a comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning connected to the Two Rivers development. The approval clears an important land-use hurdle for Peak Surf Park, a proposed $100 million-plus project expected to include a 35-acre destination, a six-acre artificial wave lagoon and a half-mile sandy beach. Developers are targeting a late 2027 opening, although additional permits and construction milestones still need to be completed. Read on to know more here:A surf park in Wesley ChapelPeak Surf Park is planned along State Road 56 near U.S. 301, on the eastern side of the large Two Rivers development closest to Zephyrhills.
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