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Best Public Pools For Kids

Summer in South Florida is all about keeping cool. The sweltering heat often keeps kids in the water at public pools and parks and we've got some of the best.
Venetian Pool
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Venetian Pool

2701 De Soto Boulevard
Coral Gables, FL.
(305) 460-5306
www.coralgablesvenetianpool.com

Miami's most beautiful and unique swimming pool. Venetian Pool dates back to 1924 and is the only swimming pool registered in the National Register of Historic Places. Underground artesian wells feed the free-form lagoon, which is shaded by three-story Spanish porticos and has both fountains and waterfalls. There's no heaters used here and it can be cold in the winter months.

Pembroke Falls Aquatic Center
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Pembroke Falls Aquatics Center

1361 NW 129th Ave.
Pembroke Pines, Fl. 33028
(954) 538-3646
www.pembrokepines.tv

This pool has two 140-foot long water slides, a 5,000-square-foot interactive waterplay pool with a play structure and a slide, and a 7,500-square-foot multi-purpose pool with zero depth entry. There's also a 25-yard lap pool with eight lanes and a 13-foot deep dive well with two one-meter diving boards. Non-residents must pay to enter.

Castaway Island At T.Y. Park
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Castaway Island Water Playground at T.Y. Park

3300 N. Park Road
Hollywood, FL.
(954) 985-1980
www.broward.org

Castaway Island Water Playground includes seven water slides, two pools, a large water playground with tropical coconuts and palm trees that spray water, a small play pool designed for toddlers, picnic areas, concession stand and restrooms. The Lagoon next to Castaway Island is a man-made lake with a sandy beach.

Paradise Cove
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Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park

900 North Flamingo Road
Pembroke Pines, FL. 33028
(954) 437-2650
www.broward.org

The Paradise Cove water park at CB Smith is the largest water park in the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County area. There are four different play areas designed for kids of all ages and includes two 350-foot waterslides, one 400-foot tube ride, a children's playground, shallow pools and restrooms.  Fun for all ages on a hot summer day.

Normandy Isle Park and Pool
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Normandy Isle Park and Pool

7030 Trouville Esplanade
Miami Beach, FL 33141
(305) 993-2021
www.web.miamibeachfl.gov

Normandy Isle Park and Pool features a 4 lane lap pool, an interactive / play pool with water toys, changing rooms with showers and a concession area. An illuminated deck enables the pool to be open evenings.

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