Posted by: Marco-Polo — Spish-Splash, come on in, the water's fine. Grab your swimsuits, it's time for some aquatic fun under sunny South Florida skies.
While some pools, like those at the YMCAs, are usually open year-round, others, such as water parks with slides and many municipal or community pools, tend to be seasonal. The good news is that it's once again bikini time. But don't forget the sunscreen!
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Looking at prices: The breakdown for a family of 2 adults, 1 teen or adolescent and 1 toddler at most water parks can mean shelling out an average of about fifty bucks per visit, which is average for a family of four. But, did you know that a family membership at a local YMCA costs about the same, and it comes with unlimited visits per month? Many water parks also offer afternoon discounts after 3 p.m., so don't forget to ask. Most PBC parks charge a nominal entry free, with a separate swim pass to access the pool.
(Photo/Rapids Water Park)
Remember: Drowning Doesn't Have a Season in Florida and many YMCAs and other centers participate in the statewide WaterSmart Program for non-swimmers ages 3-11. There is an online application process to qualify. Click HERE for more information.
We also have a guide to water parks, playgrounds and splash pads in Broward.
Also read our stories on Rapids Water Park and
View or download the Safety Around the Water Program flyer geared to teach children ages 3-17 that it's always, “Safety First, Swim Second.”
Here's a list of some water parks and pools throughout the county:
BELLE GLADE
Pioneer Park Aquatic Center
866 SW 16th St., Belle Glade
(561) 993-3892
BOCA RATON
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park
11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton,
(561) 966-6611
Coconut Cove Waterpark & Community Center
20130 Regional Park Drive, Boca Raton
(561) 629-8840
Meadows Park Pool
1300 NW 8th St., Boca Raton
(561) 3937851
Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton
6631 Palmetto Circle S., Boca Raton
(561) 395-9622
BOYNTON BEACH
Devos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach
9600 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach
(561) 738-9622
John H. Denson Pool
225 NW 12th Ave., Boynton Beach
(561) 742-6645
DELRAY BEACH
Aqua Crest Pool
2503 Seacrest Blvd., Delray Beach
(561) 2787104
Pompey Park
1101 NW 2nd St., Delray Beach
(561) 243-7356
JUPITER
North County Aquatic Complex
861 Toney Penna Drive, Jupiter
(561) 745-0241
LANTANA
Santaluces Aquatic Complex
6750 Lawrence Road, Lantana
(561) 641-9301
NORTH PALM BEACH
North Palm Beach Swimming Pool
951 US-1, North Palm Beach
(561) 691-3427
PALM BEACH GARDENS
Burns Road Aquatic Complex Pool
4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens,
(561) 630-1100
RIVIERA BEACH
Barracuda Bay Aquatic Complex
1621 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach
(561) 845-4070
ROYAL PALM BEACH
Calypso Bay Waterpark
151 Lampstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach
(561) 790-6160
WELLINGTON
Wellington Aquatics Complex
12072 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington
(561) 7914770
WEST PALM BEACH
Lake Lytal Park
3645 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach
(561) 966-6600
Rapids Water Park
6566 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach
(561) 848-6272
YMCA of the Palm Beaches, Edwin W. Brown Branch
2085 S Congress Ave., West Palm Beach, FL
(561) 968-9622
NOTE: All prices, dates and events are subject to change or cancellation. We suggest you confirm details before heading out.
Also read our story about water parks, playgrounds and pools in Broward.
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