Wet fun

The public pool in Tamarac offers occasional events with games, entertainment and other festivities. Tamarac aquatic facilities are at 9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac. Events in 2024 include Pool Party The pool event is 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, November 8 with an entry fee of $5. balloon art magic Dive-in movie “Wonka” The …

Water playgrounds  in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys.  Dogs …

The waterpark at T.Y. Park in Hollywood, Castaway Island, offers opportunities for discounts and occasional extra events. Water playground and pool at T.Y. Park The waterpark at T.Y. Park includes a swim lagoon pool, wading pool and a water playground with interactive features and water slides.  Fees for the waterpark at T-Y Park: $9.50 per …

Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442.  Water playground fees & discounts $6 per day, and free …

Pack your favorite towel. Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation department is offering dive-in movies. Dive-in movies in 2024 include: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, May 17: “Jaws” 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12: “Elemental.” This event will be part of One Deerfield: Connecting Community, One Block at a Time. This event will …

Soar down an inflatable water slide. Play splashy water games. Splash In The Pines in Pembroke Pines is all about wet activities and it’s free. The event  is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2024 at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Parking is free. If splashing works up …

Swim or lounge on the deck. Pompano Beach is offering free dive-in movie events. Dive-in movies in Pompano Beach in 2024 include: 8 p.m. Friday, June 21: “Under the Boardwalk” 8 p.m. Friday, July 19: “The Little Mermaid” live action 8 p.m. Friday, August 9: “Cars” Dive-in films are at the aquatics facilities, 901 NW …

Miami’s gonna get hot this summer – it always does. 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. We’ve compiled a sampling of water parks in Miami-Dade County that are worth a visit …

Splash around with Santa at a pool party in Tamarac. Entry is $5.  Summer Splash with Santa in 2024 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, with swimming, entertainment and poolside activities presented by Tamarac Parks & Recreation Department. The event is at Caporella Aquatic Complex, 954-597-3660, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac. Lawn …

Parks in South Florida offer watercraft rentals for folks who adore an excursion on the water. Watercraft for rent include stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, paddleboats & others.  Prior to venturing out, phone first. Some parks require pre-payment for watercraft rentals, and occasionally rentals are not available for other reasons. Broward Parks offering boat rentals include Quiet …

Pools, water parks and water playgrounds in Broward offer refreshing fun. Some venues, especially municipal pools, offer entry without spending a wad of money.    You can find splash pads with free entry, pools and water parks that don’t cost much, and even some water parks that offer discounts in the afternoons. If you’re looking …