Wet fun

While lots of parks in South Florida are relatively flat, Vista View Park in Davie is distinctive for its elevated terrain, with parts about 65 feet above sea level. Entry to Vista View  is free on week days. On weekends and holidays, the fee is $1.50 for ages 6 and older.  Vista View Park, 954-357-8898, …

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.  Splash Adventure Photo/Broward Parks & Recreation Water playground fees & …

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 …

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 2023 event  is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 12 at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue, Pembroke Pines. Parking is free. If splashing works up your …

If  you feel like a refreshing dip with your animated flick, this event is ideal. The Parks and Recreation Department in Tamarac is featuring an outdoor film “Finding Nemo” at a pool. The event in 2023 is 7:30 p.m. June 23, with an entry fee of $5.  The dive-in flick is at the Caporella Aquatic …

Wet splashy fun and entertainment are featured at a free Waterworks pool event Pompano Parks and Recreation Department is organizing. The event includes water slides, DJ entertainment and food vendors. Take photos with mermaids. Other features include a Bubble Show and a Toddler Zone.  Waterworks in 2023 is 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on May …

Grab your towel.  Tamarac Parks and Recreation is offering a Water Safety Expo and Free Swim event. Water Safety Expo in 2023 is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. May 13, with free entry and registration is required. The event is at the aquatic facilities, 9300 NW 58th Street, Tamarac 33321, and it includes 10 a.m. …

Splashing fun and water safety information are featured at a free event in Pembroke Pines. The event  in 2023 is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m May 6 at Academic Village Pool, 17191 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines 33029. Water Safety Day  includes safety demonstrations, DJ entertainment and activities.  Opportunities for vouchers for free swim lessons are …

For wet fun, April Pool’s Day is a free event in Southwest Broward. The April Pool’s Day event in 2023 is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. April 1 and registration online is required. It’s at Historic Miramar Aquatics pool, 6920 SW 35th Street, Miramar 33023. The first 50 participants at the event  receive a voucher …

Topeekeegee-Yugnee Park in Hollywood – or TY Park, as it’s known – is popular for a variety of outdoor activities. South Floridians love it because it’s a great venue for walking, running or skating on a shady path around a lake lined with oaks. It’s also a venue for festivals and entertainment. TY Park is  …