Water Play

Calm and beautiful Pinecrest Gardens in Miami Florida is a delight of tropical plants, cypress and hardwoods in an atmosphere of caves, sinkholes, streams and other native Florida features. Thousands of exotic plants make the garden and landscape a stunning place to spend the day. There are always activities for the whole family to enjoy. Pack a picnic, find the perfect place and enjoy the scenery. Take the kids on a nature walk, and let them explore. With all the open space they will be able to get all of their energy out.

Plantation Heritage Park is a large 88.5 acre park located in central Broward County. Guests to the park can enjoy hours of quality family time at the park's several amenities. Have you next event at the 2,000 square foot Fountain Room with air-conditioning and a capacity of 125 people overlooking the lake. Take a stroll along the beautiful nature trails to see tropical hardwood hammocks, coastal forest and pine flatwoods. Observe and learn about native Florida plants and flowering trees.

Flamingo Park Pool in Miami Beach is located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and 12th in the heart of South Beach.  This 30+ acres park features several newer play structures designed for tots to pre-teens.  Swings are available for toddlers to adults and there are handicap swings available.  Enjoy rock wall and the Fit Kid equipment desigend for 5-12 year olds.

Normandy Isle Park & Pool is located on Normandy island in the city of Miami Beach.  Though many may come to Normandy for it's pool and splash areas, the park also offers two multipurpose basketball courts, tot lot, soccer field, and party pavilion. The city arranges for interesting programming for kids and adults alike. Some of the outdoor areas are lit for night time play: the tot lot, basketball courts and soccer field. 

Scott Rakow Youth Center in Miami Beach is located just south of the Julia Tuttle Causeway and west of Pine Tree Drive on the island.  This corner park and facility has all of the bells and whistles your family could ask for at an affordable price.  Scott Rakow was a local Miami Beach police officer who died in the line of duty in 1988.  This was built in memorium for him as a special place for his community of Miami Beach.

The Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex is in a very picturesque spot surrounded by the ocean and the gorgeous Fort Lauderdale coastline with it's yachts and decadent condominium buildings.  The center is just a couple of blocks south of the famed Las Olas Blvd squeezed between the intracoastal waters and the ocean.  The Aquatic Complex is home to international swimming and diving competitions.  Olympians frequent the pool. Please be aware that with over 100 swim events each year that the pool may be closed so call ahead.

Riverland Park in Fort Lauderdale offers water fun and sports recreation.  The park features a water playground or splash park for younger children as well as a lap pool which are open seasonally. Programming includes lessons, water aerobics and open swim.  The almost 10 acre park includes a large Recreation Center which may be rented and reserved for a fee.  Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the walking/jogging trail, full court basketball and football/soccer field.

Joseph C. Carter Park is located just east of I-95 off the Sunrise Blvd exit on the south side of the road.  This 21.6 acre Fort Lauderdale park has so much to offer.  It is most popular for its large lighted athletic facilities for football, track, baseball, tennis, and basketball.  J.C. Carter Park now has new pickle ball courts and raquetball to enjoy. There is an indoor gymnsasium, annex, social center, and recreation center.  Families and groups can rent pavilions located throughout the park.

Phil Foster Park is a 15+ acre park in Riviera Beach located just under the Blue Heron Blvd Bridge in Palm Beach County.  This park is most popular for it's snorkeling and scuba diving in the Lake Worth Lagoon aka the Intracoastal Waterways.  Just south of the bridge is a guarded swimming area that is well-marked.  No diving is allowed in that area.  The parking can be found north of the bridge along with the restrooms.

Curry Hammock State Park consists of a bunch of islands in the Middle Keys in Marathon.  Come and enjoy a little bit of Florida's wild side by exploring the hardwood hammocks on these tropical islands, the wetlands, swamps and seagrass beds that are home to diverse wildlife.  The park runs along both sides of US1 for 11 miles all the way to Long Key with the entrance found on the Atlantic Ocean side. The shallow water beach offers up to 1200 feet of sandy shoreline to enjoy.