Fort Desoto Park, FL

[Taipan]

Fort Desoto park in Pinellas county at the mouth of Tampa Bay is another nice place to visit, go camping, fishing or boating in Florida. I'd rather go there than Sea World or Busch Gardens any day. It's got almost everything. It's even dog friendly! Here's a link:
Pinellas County, Florida, Park & Conservation Resources - Fort De Soto Park

 

[Birddog]

I agree,I never go to theme parks,all my time off is going to or preparing gear to go do some outdoor activities. I take my son as often as I can schedule time off from work,hope I can get out the second week of October for a three day weekend.