South Dade Park
Toddler-friendly park in Homestead, FL
28151 SW 164th Ave, Homestead, FL 3303312 mo–18 yrs
60–180 min
afternoon
Park sunrise to sunset. Pool year-round. Non-summer public swim Mon–Fri 3–7 PM, Sat noon–7 PM, Sun 1–7 PM. Summer Mon–Fri 1–5 PM, Sat noon–7 PM, Sun 1–7 PM. $3 / seniors $2. Splash pad ages 1+. Slide 48 inches. 305-248-1386.
Miami-Dade County park in Homestead. The county park finder lists hours as sunrise to sunset, and lists an aquatic center, a pool, a splash pad, a playground, a recreation center, basketball, a futsal court and parking. The social narrative says the playground is nature-based and has a ship to play on, and that restrooms are located throughout the park. It does not say the playground is covered. Helen Sands Pool is open year-round. Public swim outside summer is Mon–Fri 3–7 PM, Sat noon–7 PM and Sun 1–7 PM. Summer public swim is Mon–Fri 1–5 PM, Sat noon–7 PM and Sun 1–7 PM. Swim admission is $3 for ages 3 and up and adults, and $2 for seniors. The social narrative says the aquatic center is where the pool and the splash playground are. In that same pool section, the splash pad is for ages 1 and up, and the water slide requires a minimum height of 48 inches. The page does not post a separate splash-pad price. Shade is not stated. Pool office 305-248-1386. Park phone 305-247-9453.
Why kids love it
A year-round pool and a splash playground in the aquatic center, plus a nature-based playground. Swim admission is $3. The page does not post a separate splash-pad price.
Homestead · South Miami-Dade
🎒 Packing list
- • Water bottles
- • Sunscreen
- • Hat
- • Snacks
- • Wipes & diapers
- • Change of clothes
Safety notes
- ! Check slides & equipment for heat — Florida sun makes them burn-hot fast
- ! Keep eyes on water features and ponds
- ! The water slide requires a minimum height of 48 inches.
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Quick facts
- Address
- 28151 SW 164th Ave, Homestead, FL 33033
- Cost
- No park entry fee is listed. Swim admission $3 for ages 3 and up and adults, $2 for seniors. No separate splash-pad price is posted.
- Ages
- 12 mo–18 yr
- Time needed
- 60–180 minutes
- Best time
- afternoon
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Shade
- Little or none
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Water play
- Yes
- Hours
- Park sunrise to sunset. Pool year-round. Non-summer public swim Mon–Fri 3–7 PM, Sat noon–7 PM, Sun 1–7 PM. Summer Mon–Fri 1–5 PM, Sat noon–7 PM, Sun 1–7 PM. $3 / seniors $2. Splash pad ages 1+. Slide 48 inches. 305-248-1386.
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Questions about South Dade Park
Is South Dade Park good for toddlers?
Yes. We recommend South Dade Park for ages 12 mo–18 yr. A year-round pool and a splash playground in the aquatic center, plus a nature-based playground. Swim admission is $3. The page does not post a separate splash-pad price.
How much does South Dade Park cost?
No park entry fee is listed. Swim admission $3 for ages 3 and up and adults, $2 for seniors. No separate splash-pad price is posted. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.
How long should we plan for South Dade Park?
Most families spend 60 to 180 minutes. It is at its best in the afternoon. Park sunrise to sunset. Pool year-round. Non-summer public swim Mon–Fri 3–7 PM, Sat noon–7 PM, Sun 1–7 PM. Summer Mon–Fri 1–5 PM, Sat noon–7 PM, Sun 1–7 PM. $3 / seniors $2. Splash pad ages 1+. Slide 48 inches. 305-248-1386.
Does South Dade Park have shade, restrooms and stroller access?
South Dade Park has restrooms. Plan for little or no shade. We have no record of stroller access here, so check before you go.
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