Cool down at one of South Florida's many waterparks!: SouthFlorida.com

Concessions, umbrella rentals, lockers and deck chairs are available at many locations. Some pools and parks allow you to bring your own food; others do not. Swim diapers are required for children 2 and younger in most water parks. Some parks have swim diapers for sale. Call ahead for specifics. Tax is not included in listed prices.

PALM BEACH COUNTY

Calypso Bay in Seminole Palms Park
151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach
Weekends 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.(water play area only). Adult, $10; child (under 12), $8; toddler (ages 1–2), $3, including water diaper; under 1, free. Reduced rates after 3 p.m.
561-790-6160

Coconut Cove at South County Regional Park
11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton
Jun. 2-Aug. 21, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.daily. Thrugh labor day weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends only. Adult, $10; child (under 12), $8; toddler (ages 1–2), $3, including water diaper; under 1, free. Reduced rates after 3 p.m. Season passes available.
www.co.palm-beach.fl.us
561-274-1140

Rapids Water Park
6566 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach
May 12- Sept. 3 10 a.m.–7 p.m. weather permitting. Admission, $31.95; children under 2, free.
www.rapidswaterpark.com
561-842-8756

Safari Splash
Lion Country Safari, off Southern Boulevard, west of Florida's Turnpike. 2000 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee.
Cool off at this water playground that includes 23 interactive water play stations. Included with park admission of $22.99; ages 3-9, $17.49; plus tax; 1 and younger, free.
561-793-1084

Interactive Fountain
Palm Beach Zoo, 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach.
Don't forget to bring the kids' bathing suits when you visit the zoo. Changing tents are nearby, and seating is provided for those who wish to relax and watch. The fountain closes at 4:30 p.m. and during bad weather.
Adults, $12.95; ages 3-12, $8.95; 2 and younger, free.
561-547-9453

BROWARD COUNTY

Calypso Cove
6200 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate
Through Jun. 2, 12 p.m-6 p.m. weekends only. Jun. 2, 12.p.m- 8 p.m. daily. Admission, $4; under 4, $1; under 2, free.
www.margatefl.com/
parks/ccove
954-974-4566

Caporella Aquatic Center
9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac
Features include a zero-depth entry, 25 yard x 25 meter, eight-lane pool with double tornado slide, children's water play area (Sprayground), plus picnic pavilion, concession stand and fitness center.
Daily Fees: Adult residents $3., nonresidents, $3.50; Senior/Student/Military resident, $2, nonresident, $2.25; Children 12 & younger resident, $1.75, nonresident,$2.

Castaway Island at T-Y Park
3300 N. Park Road, Hollywood
Weekdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Weekends 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $6 per person
www.broward.org/parks
954-985-1980

Croissant Park Pool
245 West Park Drive, Fort Lauderdale
Water playground with two slides, water spraying apparatus. Free admission.
954-523-1068

Cypress Park Pool
1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs
Weekends 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Tues. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Closed Wed. Thurs. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Cost: adults, $3; children, $2.50.
954-345-2109

Manatee Spray Playground
West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood
Water-spray play area (not a pool) keeps everyone cooled off when the South Florida temperatures are heating things up. Included with regular park admission on weekends and holidays of $1.50.
954-926-2480

Markham Park Safari Island
16001 State Road 84, Sunrise
A more traditional swimming venue, the recreational pool has depths varying from three to 12 feet. The island also includes a waterfall designed with children in mind. $3.50 per person.
954-389-2000

Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park
900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines
Through Oct. 29, daily, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $8 per person.
www.broward.org/parks
954-437-2650

Pembroke Falls Aquatics Center
1361 NW 129th Ave., Pembroke Pines
Weekends only, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Resident adult, $4; child (under 12), $2; nonresident adult, $6; nonresident child (under 12), $4.
954-538-3646

Plantation Central Park Pool
9151 NW Second St., Plantation
The complex boasts two Olympic-size pools, each 50 meters by 25 yards, and a 500-square-foot water playground for toddlers. The water playground is zero-depth with a spongy matte surface and a colorful combination of water play equipment for children. It is situated on the pool deck within a fenced area.
Residents: adults, $4; children, $2; nonresidents: adults, $7; children, $4.
954-452-2525

Splash Adventure at Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach
Weekdays, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. no sessions. Weekends. 9:30 a.m.- 5:20 p.m. sessions included.
www.broward.org/parks
954-360-1315

Sunrise Civic Center Aquatics Complex
10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Sunrise
Mon.-Fri. 2:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Family pool only. Weekend sessions: 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m., 12:15 p.m.- 2:45 p.m., 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m- 8 p.m. Resident adult, $1.25; resident child (17 and under), $1; nonresident adult, $6; nonresident child (under 17), $3.
www.ci.sunrise.fl.us
954-747-4636

Tropical Splash at Central
Broward Regional Park, 3700 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill
Two interactive water playgrounds: one for small children with climbing features and small slides, and one for bigger kids with two spiral slides, water guns and a dumping bucket; and an ADA-accessible instructional pool. The pool goes from zero-entry to almost four feet. Admission, $4.50
954-321-1170

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Bucky Dent Aquatic Center
2250 SW 60th St., Hialeah
Tues. and Thurs. 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. $9 adults. $6 kids.
305-818-2990

Flamingo Park Aquatic Center
11th Street and Jefferson Avenue, Miami
Water Playground Sessions: Mon. – Sunday 6:45 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Adult resident, $4; adult nonresident, $6; resident child, $2; nonresident child, $4.
www.miamibeachfl.gov/
hpuce/flamingopark_hp.aspx
305-673-7730

Grapeland Water Park
1550 NW 37th Ave., Miami
Opened in May 2008. Four pools including a lazy river. Park designed by Miami artist Romeo Britto. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission: Age 14 and older residents, $7; nonresidents, $10. Ages 4-13, $5. Seasonal passes are available for residents at $80 per person or for nonresidents at $120 per person.
305-960-2950

Larry and Penny Thompson Park
12451 SW 184th St., Miami
Slide and beach, $4, adult; child (3–17), $3; senior (over 62), $2. Must be at least 4 feet tall to ride the slide. Beach-only admission available $3 adult; $2 child(3-17); $1.50 senior (over 62).
305-232-1049

McDonald Aquatic Center
7505 W. 12th Ave., Hialeah
Wave pool, lazy river, wet tot lot
Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat.&Sun, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Residents: adults, $4, ages 4-17, $2; 3 and under, free
Non-residents: adults, $9; ages 4-17, $6; 3 and under, free 305-818-9164

Milander Aquatic Center
4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah
25' x 50' pool, water slides, activity pool, wet tot lot
Mon.- Fri., 12:30-5:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Residents: adults, $4; children, $2; non-residents: adults, $7; children, $4
305-822-2931

Normandy Isle
7030 Trouville Esplanade, Miami Beach
Open pool for swimming and laps, activity pool with water mushroom, slide, climbing apparatus and water wheels to regulate water flow; covered tot lot next to activity pool. Residents, free with ID; Nonresidents: adults, $6; children, $4; 2 and younger, free.
305-993-2021

Salty's Pirate Playground at Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne
A children's wet/dry playground area with a pirate ship featuring water blasters, cargo nets, punch bags, padded areas and a spiral slide. General admission, $31.95; ages 3-9, $24.95.
305-361-5705

Thomas Sasso Pool and Aquatic Center
12502 NW 11th Ave., North Miami
Summer schedule: Mon.-Fri., 2 - 6:45 p.m.,Sat.-Sun., noon-6:45 p.m. 3 years and up, $2. Under 3 years.
www.northmiamifl.gov/
community/parks_recreation
/pools/
305-681-0701

Splash 'N Play at Pinecrest Gardens
11000 Red Road, Pinecrest
Free admission. Open daily from 9 a.m. until an hour prior to sunset. Available for children ages 3-12.
pinecrest-fl.gov/gardens.htm
305-669-6942

Venetian Pool
2701 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables
Tues.- Fri. 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Adult $10. Children(12 and under) $5.50
www.venetianpool.com
305-460-5306