Pool & swimPer-vehicle entry; small fee for the water area Water play
Larry & Penny Thompson Park
12451 SW 184th St, Miami, FL 331778 mo–16 yrs
90–180 min
morning · afternoon
Restrooms
A large Miami-Dade park with a freshwater lake beach, a renovated waterslide, a sandy zero-entry swim area, shaded picnic spots, trails, and a campground.
Why kids love it
The gentle zero-entry lake beach lets little ones wade safely, with a waterslide for older siblings and shade close by.
Miami · Miami-Dade
🎒 Packing list
- • Swim diaper
- • Puddle jumper or float
- • Towels
- • Sunscreen
- • Dry clothes
- • Water bottles
Safety notes
- ! Arm's-reach supervision in water, no exceptions
- ! Puddle jumpers are helpers, not lifeguards
- ! Zero-entry beach still needs arm's-reach supervision — no lifeguard on all areas
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