Very clean and well maintained facility though shower area is dated. Life guards are friendly but…read morevery attentive. They seem to rotate them out ever 30 minutes to an hour but you should always keep a close eye on young children. Better yet enroll them in one of the many safety/swim courses. Only issue could be finding close parking during peak times.

Returned here for a birthday party happening at the kids' water splash pad area. Young kids love…read morethe shallow swim area plus the spouting, spraying water, and climbing structures. This is perfect for little kids but not so much for older kids. There is a lifeguard there at all times, only watching this splashpad, which is very cool. Still must be very watchful as a parent. I wish there was more shade for seated, watching parents, but so be it. There is a shady picnic grassy area adjacent to the splash pad that can easily be used to host a birthday party. The picnic tables are not close enough to the splashpad to be able to watch your kids from here. This whole area is fenced in and only accessible by coming through the front of the Aquatic Center's check in gate. Then only those who purchase additional tickets can enter this area to use the splash pad. My friend brought coolers and had a nice party here. We first noticed the splash pad during swimming lessons here. Since it is inside of the Aquatic Center, it is not very visible from the road. Please note that only bathing suits are allowed; no normal shorts are allowed. They will enforce this! Plenty of parking in the parking lot.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS WATERPARK! Firstly, the water slides are a BLAST! The slides offer a thrill…read moreand they all have great theming and all offer many different thrilling elements. The park isn't usually too busy and the water is heated during cold days. The slides are addicting and make you want to stay there for a while! It is quite expensive and pricey for admission, food, lockers etc. if you have the money for it then I highly recommend this waterpark. Offers great slides. And a really nice wave pool and lazy river! I HAD A BLAST!!

We had a great time here. We came on a Friday, a few minutes before opening time. The line wasn't…read morelong to get in nor was it long for the rides. We came prepared with food and drinks so we didn't have to spend money on that. The staff were friendly, consist of mostly teenagers. The vibe was relaxing. The alcohol beverages were well made and reasonable pricing. We had a blast here and will be returning soon.

Came in the afternoon today around 2:15pm and stayed for 2 hours. I have two toddler aged kids and…read morethey had a great time! I was a little disappointed the lazy river tubes were one size, it would have been more enjoyable if they had kid sized ones. Overall, decent options for smaller kids and the safety of the depth of the pools was great I did not use restrooms. The only other annoying thing was the amount of birds everywhere.

I come here every summer & it keeps getting more lazy & dirty. The only concessions they have are a…read morespicy assortment of chips & icees. We planned having lunch here & they actually have a sign telling people to order food, unacceptable. There's no way they clean the water before it opened because we got inside as soon as it opened and there were gross garbage in the water. They need to add more umbrellas because no one wants to sit directly in the sun when we're in a heat advisory & temperatures reach 110°

I've never been to this aquatic center so the 2 stars is based off of the hours of operation. I'm…read moreextremely disappointed that they have a really cool splash pad for the kids but only open a few times a week with horrible hours. You'd think a big splash pad in the middle of PBG would be open Monday - Sunday with decent hours. It really doesn't make sense. Please change your hours so me and I'm sure a lot of other families can come and enjoy the aquatic center!!!!

I normally don't leave reviews, but this experience was frustrating enough that I feel others…read moreshould know. I signed up for adult private swim lessons, paying $225 for what was supposed to be personalized instruction to improve my stroke and breathing. What I got was one unstructured session in the kiddie pool--just swimming back and forth with no technique correction, no feedback, nothing. It felt like the instructor had no idea what to do. When I brought this up, I was told the training manager would attend a future lesson to train the instructor during my session. That's not acceptable. I didn't sign up to pay for someone else's training session--I signed up for my lesson. Even worse, I found out the training manager had already been watching the original lesson and allowed it to happen that way. So how is anything going to improve? I asked to cancel and get a refund, and was told flat-out "no" due to policy--no apology, no ownership, no attempt to make things right. Also worth noting: the reception staff was rude and unwelcoming when I arrived, which set a bad tone from the start. I can't recommend this place for adult swim lessons. Between the lack of professionalism, poor instruction, and dismissive customer service, I left completely disappointed.

My son enjoyed the slides here. They will let you bring your lunch/snacks and beverages - just no…read moreglass. The downfalls about this place: No lockers to store your wallet, keys or phone. The lazy river area was still closed when we were there last time, but no stress.

This is a great waterpark my daughter and I love. It is $9.50 per person to get in and you can…read morebring in your own cooler with food and drinks which is always nice. They have a big pool with a waterfall, a splash pad area, and a water playground including multiple small slides. The bathrooms definitely could definitely use some more help and attention but overall, we keep coming back here!

We came back to do the safari. You are able to drive through slowly. You are told not to open…read morewindows and doors as it's not safe to do so with wild animals. The animals are super hot and they are resting in the shade. They have a giraffe interaction area. There's also a little splash area for kids and a merry go round. Rates to enter the park are $55 pp and no senior discounts. The animals always have the right of way. After the safari there is quite a bit of walking. You may want to bring a wheelchair for older ones. You can visit the food area and gift shop to take home a stuffed animal and the area has air conditioning to help you cool down.

We loved visiting the Lion Country Safari! It was our first time going and we went with our baby…read more We went through the drive-through safari where we got to see animals like giraffes, zebras, lions and more from our car. He loved it. We also tuned into the self guided tour and listened to it as we went through the safari which made it educational and engaging! Afterwards we went into the park and enjoyed all the different activities from the rides, carousel, paddle boat, and even got to feed the giraffes which was our favorite part!

My kids loved this place! They only have two Bigger water…read moreslides and a lazy river but great for Kids under 10! My kids ages were 5 and 6 and it was perfect for them!

As a mom, I rarely leave negative reviews... but I was honestly shocked by our experience with…read moreSailfish Splash Waterpark. My husband brought our son last weekend specifically for the giant dumping bucket -- the main attraction for many kids, especially little ones who thrive on routine and familiarity. Unfortunately, it was completely down. Things happen. I understand maintenance issues. What was upsetting was the response afterward. When I called to ask about it, I was treated as if I was crazy for not "checking the website." I follow the social media pages and saw nothing posted. Even after checking the website afterward, I still could not find any notice stating the bucket was out of service. Instead of empathy or even a simple apology, the employee was rude, dismissive, and ultimately hung up on me. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, preparing kids for plans and expectations matters more than most people realize. A major attraction being closed on Mother's Day weekend without clear communication was disappointing enough -- but the lack of compassion afterward made it far worse. Families deserve better communication and basic kindness.

I cannot for the life of me figure out why my folks didn't bring us here every weekend as a kid…read moregrowing up in Plantation. This water park is fantastic. I came with my two kids (3 and 6), my parents, my brother and his family (1 and 6) and my high school friends and their kids (9 and 12) and EVERYONE had a blast! The key was to get there early so you could enjoy all the attractions without the lines that form as the day goes on. We found loungers right away, grabbed tubes and hit the lazy river, and after a few relaxing laps, we headed for the splash pad. My 3 year old didn't leave there for the rest of the day. He was completely enthralled with all of the splash features, water slides, and fun that surrounded him. The water was just deep enough that he could float around on his stomach but not deep enough to ever be too worried. The older kids and myself hit the big slides, which were a blast. For a small waterpark, these were solid. The design kept you on your toes and they picked up enough speed to give you a little rush. They have an onsite cafe but they also allow you to bring in your own cooler, which is amazing! We packed a picnic and had a great lunch as a group. The one pro-tip I have is to book a FUNBRELLA! We thought about it too late, but these shaded pavilions are perfect for groups and reasonably priced so you don't even need a special occasion to get one. Sure I remembered it being much bigger, but Paradise Cove delivered!

Very fun! My daughter (6) loved all the slides. The park is big and there is lots to do. The staff…read morewas friendly and it was clean. We went on a week day and it was not crowded, which was nice. The only downside, is that a lot of the slides are enclosed so they are dark. It took a minute for my daughter to get used to. She can not wait to go back.

Horrible experience. I do not recommend this place. A female lifeguard there thinks it's ok to…read moresnatch a toy out of my son's hand. When we asked if he didn't anything wrong, she goes I thought he wasn't his. Ummm first of all not sure when the lifeguards become the toy police. Second, I asked her to give the toy back to my son since she did nothing wrong. She just stood there. Wouldn't get back to him and never apologized.

I was so excited to take my 9 month old puppy here for the doggie water park. I did read the rules…read moreand its not strict like it claimed to be. Which was nice since she's not a water dog yet. I had to pick her up every time to even get her in the water. We had a great time and even though she didn't want to go in the water, she did run around with the other dogs. I do wish the pool time was a lot longer then 50 minutes. The larger dogs get two sessions and the smaller dogs only get one. I would go back considering.

Everything was great! We rented a cabana and had a wonderful time. We came to celebrate a birthday…read moreand everyone was having so much fun! The service was great, Diego was very attentive and always passing by to check in on us, very nice. The slides were insane but soo much fun. There is one slide that I definitely did not go on because it was crazy, you stand into it and out of no where it drops you. It looks very scary lol Definitely would come back again to spend the day here. The lazy river was very nice and relaxing until our friends got wild. But overall it was very fun.

To celebrate the last day of our summer camp, we took thirty excited 10 and 11 year-old students…read more(coed!) on our third annual trip to Tidal Cove. It was the perfect way to end the summer. We arrived right when the park opened at 10 AM on a Wednesday, and were greeted by a super friendly staff. They helped us complete waivers for each student. It was easy to do on your phone or the tablets they provided. After getting our wristbands, we headed straight for the beach chairs right in front of the slides. Great view, great energy! The kids were hyped and didn't waste a second before running up the stairs to hit the slides. There are about 3-4 slides total (one was down for maintenance), and even though it's a bit of a hike to the top, they didn't mind one bit. Meanwhile, I was loving the lazy river right behind us. So calm. So peaceful. 10/10 would recommend. There's also a big pool with tons of lounge chairs that the students loved, and a splash zone for the younger ones that was also a hit. One thing I really appreciated as a chaperone? There were plenty of lifeguards stationed throughout the park. I never had to second guess the kids' safety. They were being watched from every angle. That gave me so much peace of mind. We ordered pizza and burgers for lunch, and I the pizza tasted even better this year. Im pretty sure they updated the recipe. The burgers and fries (for the chaperones) were bomb. Zero complaints! Food was kind of pricey though. ‍ I was very happy with the restrooms. Clean, air-conditioned, and playing music. Love that little touch. Best part? No rain this year! WE wrapped up around 2:15 PM after a fun and sunny day. Our poolside attendant was so kind and helpful. I hate that I can't remember his name, but he definitely made our experience even better. We'll be back for summer #4, no question!