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Staying Cool: Splash Pads & Water Fun in Wellington & Royal Palm Beach

Cool off this summer in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach and other nearby areas!

By Macaroni KID Wellington-Royal Palm Beach April 15, 2021

The kids always love finding new and fun places to cool off with friends. Here's a list of local splash parks, waterparks, pools, and more in Wellington-Royal Palm Beach and surrounding area. Go have fun and enjoy! 

Be sure to confirm operating hours as maintenance, weather and seasons may cause information to change.

Free Splash Pads

Barrier Free Park
Where:
311 S. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida
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All-inclusive park designed to accommodate people of all ages and abilities on an equal level. Three play areas, trails, restored wetlands, picnic areas, and restrooms.


Bicentennial Park Riviera Beach Marina Village
Where: Marina Village 190 E. 13th Street, Riviera Beach, Florida (561) 842-7806
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
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Interactive water fountain and a shaded pavilion.


Bill Moss - Hillcrest Paseo
Where:
3401 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida
More Info: Splash park and playground.

Centennial Square and Fountain Park


Where: 100 North Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida
Hours: Sunrise to sunset daily
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Fountain park located at the end of Clematis Street.


Coleman Park
Where: 1116 21st Street, West Palm Beach, Florida
More Info: Splash pad, playground, basketball court, picnic tables, recreation center, shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, and restrooms.


Commons Park
Where: 11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, Florida
More Info: Splash fountain, toddler play area and playscape, trails, volleyball courts, cafe, and restrooms.


The Gardens North County District Park
Where: 
5101 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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Brand new 82-acre athletic and recreation complex featuring a splash pad plus a brand new toddler splash pad, two playgrounds, seven lighted multi-purpose fields, two open fields, nature trail, and walking areas.


Glades Pioneer Park
Where: 
866 S.R. 715, Belle Glade, Florida
Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily (open seasonally from the first Saturday of the public school spring break through January 1 - weather permitting)
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Water playground located next to Pioneer Park Aquatic Center, playground, baseball field, basketball courts, bike and walking path, picnic area, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, and restroom.


Harbourside Place
Where: 200 US-1, Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily
More Info: Splash pad


John Prince Park
Where: 
2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, Florida
Hours: Open year-round - Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Mondays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
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Splash park, four playgrounds, picnic areas, dog park, basketball courts, softball fields, grass volleyball courts, sand volleyball courts, bike and walking path, and restrooms.


Kintz Park
Where: 
205 Glenbrook Drive, Lake Worth Florida (in a gated community - just tell them you are there for the park and they will allow you through)
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Splash park, playground with swings, picnic tables, and a restroom.


Lincoln Park
Where:
5100 N. Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach, Florida
More Info: Splash park, playground, basketball courts, 1.8-mile walking/jogging trail, BBQ grills.


Phipps Park and Skate Park
Where: 
4715 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida
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Splash pad, playground, baseball field, multi-purpose fields, picnic tables, racquetball courts, tennis courts, walking/biking trails, and restrooms.


Pinewood Community Park
Where: 4105 Pinewood Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida
More Info: Splash pad, basketball court, gymnasium, picnic tables, recreation center, and restrooms.


South Olive Park
Where: 
345 Summa Street, West Palm Beach, Florida
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Splash park, two playgrounds, basketball court, racquetball courts, walking and bike trail, restrooms, and gymnasium.


Veterans Park
Where: 
1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, Florida
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Splash fountain, toddler play area and playscape, waterfall, picnic area, cafe, and restrooms.


Village of Palm Springs Splash Pad
Where: 
Village Center Complex 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs, Florida
More Info: Splash park, enclosed playground, next to the Palm Springs Library, restrooms, sand volleyball court, tennis courts, baseball fields, BBQ grills, miniature golf course, picnic tables, and more.


Westgate Park and Recreation Center
Where: 
3691 Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; and Sunday noon to 6:00 pm (open seasonally from the first Saturday of the public school spring break through December 1)
More Info: Splash park, playground, recreational gym, picnic area, basketball courts, soccer field, and restrooms.

Pools and Aquatic Centers

Barracuda Bay Aquatics Center Riviera Beach
Where: 1621 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, Florida (561) 845-4070
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Olympic size pool, larger waterslides for older children, fountains, and interactive activity pool for smaller children.


Burns Road Aquatic Complex
Where: 4404 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (561) 630-1100 Hours of Operation Hotline (561) 1127
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Waterslides, diving board, rock climbing wall, splash playground and a splash pad.


Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center
Where:
Lake Lytal Park 3645 Gun Club, West Palm Beach, Florida (561) 233-1426 or (561) 233-1427
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Olympic sized pool, diving board, waterslides, and a children's interactive play structure.


North County Aquatics Complex
Where: 
261 Toney Penna Drive, Jupiter, Florida (561) 745-0241
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Heated pool, diving board, wading pool.


Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center
Where: 1501 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (561) 804-4961
More Info: Splash Pad, two deep water slides, wading pool, open and lap swimming.


Wellington Aquatic Center
Where:
12072 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, Florida (561) 791-4770
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Olympic size pool, diving boards, waterslides, and sprayground.

Waterparks

Calypso Bay
Where: 
151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach, Florida (561) 790-6160
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Lazy river, water slides, lily pad walk, water playground, and lap pool with diving boards.


Rapids Water Park
Where:
6566 N. Military Trail, Riviera Beach, Florida (561) 848-6272
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Lazy river, water slides for all ages, Splish Splash Lagoon, and more. Save up to 30% with this deal!


Sailfish Splash Stuart
Where:
2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida (772) 288-5400
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Lazy river, water slides, interactive splash playground. 


Shark Wake Park
Where: 
Okeeheelee Park 7715 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida (561) 323-3937
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Features an Aqua Park - a massive inflatable floating playground and a Wake Park - wakeboarding without a boat and all gear provided.

Splash Pads Inside Other Attractions

Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Where: 
4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, Florida (561) 832-1988
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In addition to the Science Center and Aquarium fun, visitors can enjoy a run-through fountain, science-themed trail, and mini-golf course, and more. 


Lion Country Safari
Where: 2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, Florida (561) 793-1084
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In addition to the drive-thru and walk-thru safari attractions, visitors can enjoy the Safari Plunge water slides, interactive Safari Splash, miniature golf, a maze, carousel, train, and more.


Palm Beach Zoo
Where: 
1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, Florida (561) 547-9453
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In addition to the zoo, visitors can enjoy the Play Fountain, Nature Play Pavilion, and the Kid Zone with carousel and safari train. 


We always recommend confirming details before visiting.

*Updated 5/23/23


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