Florida’s big snow park, Snowcat Ridge, opens this weekend

aerial view of a sow park with multiple colorful light fixture

Snow is coming to Tampa Bay—well, sort of! Florida’s only real snow park, Snowcat Ridge, is now selling tickets for its fifth season, which kicks off on November 22. Located at 27839 Saint Joe Road in Dade City, this winter wonderland offers a slice of the Alpine experience. Yes, in Florida we can enjoy big indoor water parks and snow parks at the same time. The park will remain open through March 2.

From sledding and tubing to igloo reservations and holiday decor, Snowcat Ridge delivers a unique mix of frosty fun and cozy comfort. Tickets are available now on the park’s website, where visitors can explore all the attractions and reserve their spots.

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Enjoy Tampa Bay’s massive snow park

Santa’s Christmas Lane: Step into a magical holiday world with Santa’s Christmas Lane, featuring a play zone, a gift shop, storytime with Mrs. Claus, and Santa’s Cozy Cabin. Perfect for families, this enchanting area captures the joy of the season.

Snowy Slopes: Snowy Slopes is the park’s centerpiece—a 60-foot tall, 400-foot long snow tubing hill offering single, tandem, and 10-person snow tubing options. A pair of moving sidewalk conveyor lifts make it easy for riders to return to the top. Whether tubing solo or with a group, this attraction promises thrills for all ages.

Arctic Igloo: The Arctic Igloo features an indoor snow play area, ideal for building snowmen or practicing your aim in the snowball target zone. It also includes a Bunny Slope designed especially for kids under 42” tall, ensuring little ones can safely enjoy the snow.

Food trucks, ice skating, and real snow in the Sunshine State

Eskimo Outpost: Adjacent to Snowy Slopes, the Eskimo Outpost offers three private igloos for groups of up to 25 guests. These cozy spaces provide the perfect spot to warm up and enjoy your day.

Alpine Village: The Alpine Village is a food lover’s dream, with a variety of food trucks and concessions serving delicious bites and beverages. Guests can also gather around a campfire to roast s’mores while enjoying the nightly Snowy Slopes music and light show.

Crystal Ribbon: No snow park is complete without ice skating! The Crystal Ribbon offers an outdoor ice skating ribbon and a beginner oval, giving visitors the chance to embrace this classic winter pastime right in the Sunshine State.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Florida’s frosty side this winter. Plan your visit to Snowcat Ridge today!

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Enjoy tubing with your friends and family

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