My nieces and I love this water park! Arrive early on the weekends to get good parking and avoid…read morethe crowds. You can also rent a funbrella for a birthday party. Make sure to reserve with time because they get booked fast. The food isn't bad either. Pricey, but that's expected at a water park.

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!

I love this park it's nice clean and so much space they allow ppl to bring drinks and their snacks…read morewhich saves money for all families

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.

i just recently moved to florida and heard great things about this cute little waterpark. we got to…read morethe park fairly early, waited in line for about 45 minutes and when we finally got in, we were so excited to hang out in the pool. we have a baby so i was rushing to get in, as soon as i step into the water their alarm goes off. now, it was thundering/lightning so they have to close. we came back about an hour and a half later, the weather had cleared up and we used our rain check. same thing happens, except there was no thunder or lightning. spent $75 just to walk around not once, but twice. this place is a scam and i won't be coming back here.

Today was a great experience because of Christina!!! She helped me out when I was having issues…read morewith my kids and made everything go smoothly. I strongly recommend to all friends and family! Thank you again Christina! You make a difference!!!

We had such a wonderful time at Tidal Cove! The entire experience was fantastic--from the pools and…read moreatmosphere to the delicious food. Everything exceeded our expectations. The staff truly made our visit special. A special shoutout to Alejandro, our pool server, who was incredibly attentive, friendly, and always made sure we had everything we needed. Emmanuel, who helped us with our towels, was also outstanding and made us feel so welcome. The service was exceptional from everyone we encountered. Thank you for making our day so enjoyable. We can't wait to come back!

I wish i could put 0 stars because when my family went they banned my children from the lazy river…read moreand pool because they were near some older kids who were breaking the rules but my children weren't with them. Two of their friends who never entered before got banned for no reason at all aswelll. It's ridiculous that you need to be using the tubes in the lazy river when it's 3 feet. They only have 3 slides besides the little kids park and from the 3 slides only 2 work most of the time.The big one is always getting repairs and there are no other slides. The food is way too expensive with chicken tenders costing $21 and when I went to buy ice cream it said it cost $7 but I got charged for $10 because of multiple taxes.They get lots of money and still can't get more rides. I do not recommend this park for anyone's family

Bucky Dent Water Park is the great city park of the whole family, it is need to little TLC, but the…read moredoesn't detract from the appeal and the cleanliness.

I can't believe it's Still closed from when it closed when Covid. They only have swimming lessons…read morethere.

Was turned away at the entrance because apparently you can't bring children under three. Drove an…read morehour just to swim at this pool with our nine and one year old. When you look up the business on Google and yelp it does not say there's an age requirement. You have to physically go on the website to see that information. Waste of time. Used the bathroom before leaving and they were dirty and had no soap aside from one dispenser. Waste of time. Information should be clear.

The coolest pool in town...literally! Venetian Pool is filled with water from the Biscayne aquifer…read more Its infamously cool waters can feel a little frigid to us locals, but it's a great place to beat the heat of summer in Miami. This beautiful public pool recently re-opened after extensive renovations. They have a small pool designated for children, and the main pool which is divided into shallow water and deep water. Also be sure to explore the grotto and the waterfalls. They will stop admitting guests once they reach capacity, so try to arrive early. There are plenty of lifeguards around to keep everyone safe. The facility is well-outfitted with ample parking, a casual café, and M/F locker rooms with showers.

well i would say the no re-entry policy sucks and the food stand can get an upgrade on the quality…read moreof food. its cash only so make sure if you will eat there have some cash on you. the lazy river would be better of by rule people would take the floats with them as they get out. it can get crowded with empty floats but thats just my personal opinion. other than that i had a relaxed time cant complain too much. hialeah residents get a discount price and when you dont feel like driving all the way to the beach its very convinient.

Horrible Customer Service!!!!!!!!!!!! If I could I would give this place a zero rating. I recently…read morewent for 4th of July BIG MISTAKE! Before coming we called to ensure that they would be open because we knew that lately towards the afternoon there have been some rainstorms. When we spoke to the person on the phone they informed us that yes they were open & that they would be open until 5:30PM. We arrived a little bit after 3:30pm. When they were taking our money they never mentioned hey it might rain soon maybe you should come another day because we DON'T issue RAIN CHECKS HERE like any kind hearted person would say. Instead they took our money we went inside & 5 minutes later we had to leave because there was a storm coming. I spoke to their Lazy, Rude & Uninterested manager. He informed me that they don't offer rain checks and that you come in at your own risk. The best part of all was that this son of a bitch was right behind us when we were paying and never mentioned a thing. NOT ONLY DID THESE PEOPLE RUIN OUR 4TH OF JULY. But they are inconsiderate, lazy & have no decency at ALL! (GO AT YOUR OWN RISK & GOOD LUCK GETTING YOUR MONEY BACK)

Is it reasonable to officially display a price of $10 per adult and $5 per child, but upon arrival…read morebe charged $20 per adult and $10 per child with no explanation, when the prices are published on an official government website? It can feel misleading or confusing for visitors. Public pool? Technically, it is a public facility, but in practice it does not always feel that way. For residents, the fee is $10 per adult and $5 per child, while for non-residents it is $20 per adult and $10 per child. This is already on the higher end of what is traditionally expected from a municipal pool. In addition, the city website is not always updated with the most current pricing. Olympic pool? Yes, in terms of structure and size, but it does not include a diving area, so it is limited in that sense. Heated water? That statement can be misleading depending on the season, as the water is not consistently heated year-round. We are in April, and the water feels extremely cold, almost like "ice water." I have been coming here for several years, and this is the first time we have felt that some younger staff members are interacting with children in a more strict or tense manner; this was not the case before. There are also private hotel pools and small water parks that charge around $15-$20, and many times they feel more relaxed and accessible. This raises a valid question about value and accessibility in comparison. It also gives the impression that there is a gradual shift toward prioritizing residents (despite significant price increases for them as well) or increasing overall costs, which raises concerns about long-term accessibility for non-residents. At the same time, these facilities are publicly funded through taxpayer money, including contributions from Miami-Dade County, and entry fees are intended to help cover operational and maintenance costs. Overall, this is a matter of balance: public infrastructure is supported by taxpayers, but users also expect fair pricing, transparency, and a clear value in return. I hope these facilities do not evolve into spaces that feel similar to private venues, as that could create an unfair competitive disadvantage for private businesses in the same category.

Fun place! They have several different pool areas that are partitioned off, such as swim lanes for…read morelaps, an area for the slide and a shallower section for children. If you are a resident, the cost is just $5, but know that it is CASH ONLY unless you spend more than $10. They also have a lot of cheap community swim classes, including aqua aerobics, and times for just swim lane/swim laps. There are plenty of lawn chairs, even on the weekend, and the staff are helpful. Pool feels clean, the area is similarly clean. I did NOT go into the bathroom so cannot comment on those facilities. Plenty of free parking on the premise, and during the busier season (summer, I believe?) it looked like there were concessions and the slide would be open. All in all, I have spent several pleasant afternoons here when I did not have to work or got out early.

What's firstly amazing about Jungle Island is how missable it is after driving by it on this island…read moreFOR YEARS. Just makes finally having visiting this venue so much more special with how incredible it is. Secondly, amazing is how big it feels despite its size and location (granted, I visited at night for a special event, so your mileage may vary) - though I admit, the exhibits seem too small for some of their fauna inhabitants. Third and finally, visiting it for said special event, Luminosa, was ABSOLUTELY wondrous. Made the visit absolutely worth it (even if my bus almost missed the stop). Plus, the staff is so kind and accommodating. We as a society need to invest and support spaces and places like this that not only offer incredible experiences, but also give back to all its visitors and urban spaces they inhabit - even if they're on a small, missable island (jajaja).

This whole experience is honestly NOT worth it and is a cash grab from the $20 parking to charging…read morefor every single thing. This was $90 for 2 adults JUST to get in Go to the Miami zoo instead for an ENORMOUS zoo for the EXACT same price, FREE parking and way MORE animal encounters The fact that you have to wait in line after buying your ticket online to get "checked in" for a wristband is ridiculous and quite frankly dumb and inefficient. Even more when you sign the waivers online. What's the point? Not a good way to start the day and experience. The young lady's attitude in the ticket booth did not help. If I hadn't bought the tickets online, I would have left right there. The blanket waivers they make you sign is also utterly ridiculous. $25 per person including for those under 2 to feed bunnies!! Like you can buy your own bunnies for this. For context, it's $10 to feed a RHINO at the miami zoo (and not per person!) I honestly don't recommend for kids under 6 as there's not much they can do other than one playground which you can do anywhere for free. Otherwise all the animal encounters are for 6 and up and extra. One and done - definitely glad we didn't go for father's day car show