Winter Haven Chain of Lakes - Winter Haven, FL - "The Chain of Lakes City"

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Winter Haven Florida Chain of Lakes Information

The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is unqiue system of 25 connected freshwater lakes linked together through a series of man-made canals. Separated into two geographical sections, the Northern Winter Haven Chain of Lakes (9 lakes) and the South Chain of Lakes (16 lakes). The south chain is home to the world famous Cypress Gardens park and ski show. Cypress Gardens is located on the Winter Haven Chain's flagship lake, Lake Eloise.  The chain of lakes offers a variety of water sports from water skiing, wake boarding, fishing or a full-day of cruising by boat. If you time it right, you can even pull up to the southeast side of the Cypress Gardens park and watch the ski show for free from the comfort of your own boat. This provides a unique perspective of the talented water ski staff. Winter Haven is also the Water Skiing Capital of the World, with many professional water skiers and wakeboarders calling the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes their home waters. Ron Scarpa, Four-Time World Champion Barefooter and World Tricks Holder and owner of Ron Scarpa Watersports, operates his world-renowned barefoot and waterski school on the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes. There are many access points for entering the Chain of Lakes, including the largest boat ramp with 10 launches located on east side of Lake Shipp. The Winter Haven Chain of Lakes is also known for excellent fishing and hosts numerous bass tournaments. In April, you will find us holding our annual, week-long "Chain of Lakes Festival". There are cardboard boat races, lakeside sunset celebrations Key West style and many other forms of entertainment for the entire family. During the holidays, you can grab a chair of watch the procession of the boats adorned with Christmas lights and characters of the season. This is a yearly, must-see event. As you can see, life here in Winter Haven is central to the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes and we welcome you and your family to find out what "The Chain of Lakes City" is all about. Enjoy!

Lakes of the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes:

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