10 Best Water Parks in Miami

Spanning 30 glorious acres, Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach features a whopping number of attractions, including an exhilarating wave pool and a meandering lazy river. Thrill-seekers will enjoy more than 10 exciting aquatic rides, like Black Thunder, Raging Rapids, Brain Drain, and Body Blasters.

Once you’ve recovered, you can grab a bite and a hard-earned drink at one of the waterpark’s many eateries. You’ll find juicy cheeseburgers at Big Surf Café, luminous cocktails at High Tide Tiki Bar, and colourful snow cones at Frozen Treats.

With its sparkling swimming holes, chilled-out lazy river, gravity-defying raft adventure, and FlowRider® wave simulator, Tidal Cove Waterpark delivers an unforgettable day out. You can ride the Aqua Drop for the ultimate adrenaline rush or relax by the Laguna Pool under a canopy of palms.

Surf House Bar & Grill offers upscale dining and island cocktails in beachy surrounds, while the Toasty Tides food lorry serves king-sized sandwiches. At Freestyle café, it’s your chance to feast on fried chicken, cheesy pizzas, and pastel-colored gelato while soaking up the sun on the outside patio.

Aqua Challenge is a brand-new water obstacle course located at the Tigertail Lake Recreation Centre at Miami’s Broward College. Open to the public and featuring eight challenging elements, this cutting-edge aquatic attraction offers an exhilarating day out for the whole family.

Bounce around on the course’s giant inflatables (including slides, hamster wheels, and landing pads) in the turquoise waters off Dania Beach. Tigertail also offers SCUBA lessons, aguagliding, ropes courses, and kayaking, so you can really make a day of it.

McDonald Water Park is a city-run community pool that’s beloved for its lazy river, cascading waterfalls, little kids’ splash pad, and plenty of shade for picnicking. It’s set in the 17-acre McDonald Park, which features a children’s playground, racquetball and tennis courts, reservable pavilions, and an expansive lake.

You can rent a colourful funbrella for a birthday party or – if you’re in the area for a while – sign up for weekly swimming lessons. The on-site snack bar serves a range of drinks and bites to eat, which you can enjoy under the pretty palm trees.

Paradise Cove catches the eye with its zany colours, corkscrew water slides, giant funbrellas, and mammoth sea life sculptures. The Paradise Pipeline features four thrilling slides that are 5-stories tall – each exiting into a turquoise plunge pool.

There’s Crazy Creek for tubing adventures or Sharky's Lagoon for fun with the kids. If you have little ones, Parrot's Point is best suited for ages 5 and under thanks to its shallow pool, trouble-free waterslides, and abundance of interactive play elements.

If you’re a water sports enthusiast, you’ll have the time of your life at the Miami Watersports Complex. The park is one of the largest cable venues in the USA and is known for its kneeboarding, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and wakeskating.

At the on-site Aqua Park, you’ll discover 10,000 square feet of wet and wild attractions, like the inflatable obstacle course with its climbing walls, slides, and balance beams. At Miami Watersports Complex, your group can also book a spot – including picnic tables and deck space – at one of the park’s unforgettable cable parties.

Located in multicultural Miami Beach, Victory Pool Family Aquatics Centre draws crowds year-round with its 25-yard heated pool, kids’ aquatic playground, zippy waterslides, and shower facilities. The centre also offers popular swimming lessons for all levels, hosted by qualified instructors.

With plenty of facilities, including lifeguards, vending machines, and locker rooms, you have everything you need at Victory Pool Family Aquatics Centre for a great – and safe – day out. Close by, you’ll find a range of eclectic eateries including Bari Pizza, CAD Bakery and Café, and Mazzi Cucina Italian.

Grapeland Water Park boasts 13 acres of swimming pools, water slides, and lazy rivers in a stunning landscaped greenspace. Operated by the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department, every on-site lifeguard is American Red Cross certified, making it an ideal place for both you and your kids.

Adorned with colourful pop art by Miami artist Romero Britto, Grapeland is famed for its heated Captain’s Lagoon and Buccaneer River Ride that’ll see you floating through the park on a comfy inflatable tube. You’ll also find Shipwreck Island a hit thanks to its speedy slides, water cannons, cascading falls, and splashing fountains.

Pinecrest Gardens is so much more than a water park. Here, you’ll discover a 20-acre botanical haven known for its lush foliage, koi carp ponds, tranquil lake (filled with swans, iguanas, and turtles), petting zoo, and Banyan Bowl performances. Its Splash ‘N Play is a major drawcard, attracting children of all ages.

Oversized sculptures shoot jets of water into the air while mammoth mushrooms cascade droplets of rain. After splashing about, you’re sure to enjoy relaxing at the park’s pretty meadow where you can play a game of giant chess.

Showcasing a 4-lane lap pool and a children’s playground with plenty of water toys, Normandy Isle Park & Pool is an easy-breezy aquatic centre situated on Miami Beach’s Normandy Island. Wandering through the greater park, you’ll also find two multipurpose basketball courts, a football field, and party pavilions for entertaining and barbecuing.

Equipped with changing rooms and showers, Normandy Isle Pool is open in the evening thanks to a brightly illuminated outdoor deck. The water is aerated in the summer and heated in the winter to maintain temperatures between 79 and 84 degrees, so you’re sure to feel comfortable whatever the weather.