Stay cool at these Miami water parks this summer

Temps are going to peak into the near 100s this Summer so the kids will want to stay cool. Best way to do that? Visit a water park where they can splash, slide and dunk their way to a fun time. Here are a few in Miami-Dade County that are worth a visit…or two.

Grapeland Water Park

You can see this one from the Dolphin Expressway thanks to it’s colorful slides and water contraptions. Kids can spend the afternoon wading in ankle deep water while buckets dump water on them. 1550 NW 37 Ave. Adults (Dade-County residents) $12, non-residents $15, kids ages 2-13 $7.

Miami Shores Aquatic Center

Better known as Shipwreck Cove, this multi-colored water park right on Biscayne Blvd. features six water slides at three levels, interactive playground equipment, water apparatus and water cannons. 10200 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Shores. Miami Shores residents $5, residents’ invited guests $8.

McDonald Water Park

Boasting a lazy river, water playground/tot lot, water fall and wave pool, this expansive water park is sure to keep the kids cooled off. 7505 W. 12 Ave., Hialeah. Admission prices vary.

Surfside Community Center

A nice water slide and some splash areas for the kids are part of this center that is at at a beachfront location. 9301 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Residents with ID may bring up to five guests at $5 each.

Thomas Sasso Pool in North Miami

This is a great one for the wee ones with ankle deep water all the way around a fun contraption with small water shooting apparatus and fun splash areas. 1100 NW 125 St., North Miami. $3 fee for residents and non-residents

Victory Pool in North Miami Beach

Two different large winding water slides dump you into refreshing pool and the tots can splash and play in their water playground. 1980 NE 171 St., North Miami Beach. Residents or non-residents $3, $2.50 for kids 17 and under.

Founders Park Splash Pad

A palm tree rains water on the little ones underneath while a ship and other water dumping apparatus keep them cool too. 3105 NE 190 St., Aventura. Free for residents, guests of residents $10 plus park entrance fee.

Miami Springs Aquatic Center

Here there’s a large water slide, beach entry play area and plenty of colorful apparatus in the tot lot area. 1401 Westward Dr., Miami Springs. Residents $5, kids $3; non-residents $10, kids $5.

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