While Grapeland Water Park is the only standalone water park in Miami, Florida, the city features additional water park attractions that are part of a larger park or club. All Miami water parks feature accommodations such as lounge chairs and concession stands. One water park attraction is located on a freshwater lake beach that has been referred to as the "ideal inland swimming spot" in South Florida.
Grapeland Water Park includes numerous pools, a 600-foot lazy river ride and park designs by Miami artist Romero Britto, including colorful pinwheels, bright orange slides and an octopus-draped umbrella waterfall. Some of the park's pools feature slides among other water park fun such as a huge bucket that fills with water and sounds a horn before it spills over. The park features play areas for children younger than age 5 and for those age 5 and older. It is handicapped-accessible and includes many lounge chairs for adults. Only children in waterproof diapers can splash in the water park because of health restrictions. Buccaneer River Ride, the park's lazy river, also features Pipe Canyon Falls, an area where "broken" pipes spray water at you.
Grapeland Water Park
1550 Northwest 37 Ave.
Miami, FL 33125
305-960-2950
ci.miami.fl.us/Parks/pages/Grapeland.asp
Larry and Penny Thompson Park is a park and campground adjacent to the Miami's Metrozoo. The park encompasses 270 acres of South Florida woodland and features numerous bridle trails and hiking paths as well as 240 separate campsites. A large freshwater lake and beach is located within the park and includes three large water slides carved into a rock mountain. Each slide offers a "different sensation" to sliders as they slide down into the clear blue lake. Lifeguards are on duty when the beach and slides are open. The area includes a concession stand that sells ice cream and cold drinks. This beach is open seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day and requires separate admission. The park also features jogging and biking trails and a playground.
Larry and Penny Thompson Park
12451 Southwest 184 St.
Miami, FL 33177
305-232-1049
miamidade.gov/parks/parks/larry_penny.asp
The Club at Doral is a Miami golf club that hosts golf tournaments including the World Golf Championship-CA Tournament. One of the club's numerous features is the Blue Lagoon Water Park where children ages 5 to 12 can enjoy "Camp Doral." Camp activities include swimming, pool games, arts and crafts, fishing, karaoke, sandcastle contest, volleyball, basketball, swimming relays and poolside bingo among other activities. The water park includes numerous pools and provides entertainment for children while you work on your golf swing or enjoy a day at the club's spa.
The Club at Doral
4400 Northwest 87 Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
305-591-6621
clubatdoral.com
