Living in Miami and South Florida is like living the summer season all year round. With temperatures ranging from warm to hot and humidity levels that just make you want to cool off, going to your nearest public pool is often on the agenda.
Luckily, there are plenty of public pool options, from Miami to West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, and most communities in between. So take a dip and cool off. While you’re at it, why not experience one of the great splash pads or family-friendly beaches across South Florida? You’ll be glad you did.
Choose from our favorite locations below, or check out the Resort Pass app, where you can buy a day pass to an amazing local hotel with wonderful pools and amenities. These public pools have everything from a calm atmopshere for wading to a day filled with thrilling waterslides.
The pool at Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center features eight 25-meter lanes for lap swimming. Photo courtesy of the City of West Palm Beach
Fun Public Pools for Families Near West Palm Beach, Florida
1. Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center—West Palm Beach
This pool is open all year round and water is kept between 78 and 82 degrees. This center offers times each day for lap-lane swimming, to use diving boards/slides, play in the children’s pool, and open swim. Throughout the year, it offers classes and programs in junior lifeguard camp, American Red Cross lifeguard certification, American Red Cross water safety instructor certification, and American Red Cross CPR certification.
2. Pioneer Park Aquatic Center at Glades Pioneer Park—Belle Glade
This pool and aquatic center offers a tipping bucket water feature, waterslides, and a year-round water temperature of between 78 and 82 degrees. This pool also offers a learn-to-swim program. Though open all year round, patrons should visit its website as hours vary seasonally.
3. The Swim & Racquet Center—Boca Raton
This facility is open year round and offers a 25-yard long, six-lane pool that is heated during the winter months and cooled during the summer. The average water temperature is between 80 and 83 degrees. Amenities include a heated kiddie pool, splash pad and playground, an aquatic chair lift that meets ADA regulations, locker rooms and showers, and kickboards, noodles, and life vests.
4. Warren Hawkins Aquatic Center—West Palm Beach
Located in Gaines Park and open from May to November, this pool features eight 25-meter lanes with two deep waterslides, a wading pool, and a splash pad that is accessible from the pool deck and park. The pool is fully accessible, provides shaded areas for families, and offers programming for all ages and abilities. It offers programs such as learn-to-swim, water fitness, water safety instructor, and American Red Cross classes.
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The zero-entry pool at Caporella Aquatic Center is ideal for little ones. Photo courtesy of the City of Tamarac
Fun Public Pools for Families Near Fort Lauderdale, Florida
