I love this park it's nice clean and so much space they allow ppl to bring drinks and their snacks…read morewhich saves money for all families

My son enjoyed the slides here. They will let you bring your lunch/snacks and beverages - just no…read moreglass. The downfalls about this place: No lockers to store your wallet, keys or phone. The lazy river area was still closed when we were there last time, but no stress.

Grapeland Water Park is not open year round and when it is open you can see the crowds enjoying the…read morepark and full parking lot when you drive by. It's a Miami-Dade Public Park located in an area away from the beaches and tourist spots situated next to Miami International Airport. I'm only 5 minutes away and the day was beautiful so I packed the bare minimum to spend about 2.5 hours with my 3 year old. I just wasn't sure what to expect. I had a lot of questions like, were we going to like it? Was there going to be ok food? How was the parking going to be? Was I going to find a place to sit? I just didn't know. Let me tell you what I packed and what I will do next time. I just took a back pack with two towels, a water bottle, sun block, a pack of gold fish crackers and my wallet. I did ok with the towels because I was wondering if they'd have towels for us like they do in a resort. They don't have towels for you and I have no idea why I would have thought that they would have towels? In addition to the above I'll take more snacks, beverages, couple more towels and treat it like a beach day. We walked the entire park to get a feel for where we were at and find a good spot. Surprisingly enough we found a spot in the back and that was ok. I feel that any spot is a good spot at the park because everything is so close. You'll find plenty of loungers, a few loungers are under big umbrellas, some tables with umbrellas and areas reserved for parties. Some people even moved loungers under palm trees a little further back or sat around on the grass. Everyone seemed happy with there choice. There is plenty of food spots. One main area where you can get chicken wings, tenders, pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, sodas, small bagged snacks, plus a few more items. And there are about three or more carts around the pool you can get hot dogs, cut watermelon and shaved ice at. That was more than enough for the size of the place. We didn't have to wait long at all to get a snack when we got hungry. The pools are crowded because that's what we are all there to do but it's expected and we were not all on top of each other. You will have to make short lines to get on the water slides and the lazy river which I didn't expect because I was still thinking "Resort" lol. Again, it was all good at the end because they were very quick. There are life guards EVERYWHERE so you feel very safe and they control the shenanigans of ppl trying to cut the line even tho it's not a long wait and monkeying around at the pool. Yes, I read other Yelpers reviews about the lifeguards whistling every second, but.... come on it's not a big deal... you're at a public pool with a lot of people and they are keeping everyone safe. No biggie! Parking was easy for us. We actually found one the moment we drove in close to the entrance however any parking spot is a good spot. The lot is large and we didn't encounter frustrated drivers looking for parking far away. Once we were there enjoying the day, hopped around from pool to pool and walked around a little we liked it. If you've stayed at a resort before, the pool has the same feel minus the hotel and open bar. The entrance price is a deal. One adult and child entrance totaled $19. This is a great way to spend the day if you're a local or a tourist. Note: there are float vests available for the children but they are limited. There are lockers available to store your valuables for a fee.

i just recently moved to florida and heard great things about this cute little waterpark. we got to…read morethe park fairly early, waited in line for about 45 minutes and when we finally got in, we were so excited to hang out in the pool. we have a baby so i was rushing to get in, as soon as i step into the water their alarm goes off. now, it was thundering/lightning so they have to close. we came back about an hour and a half later, the weather had cleared up and we used our rain check. same thing happens, except there was no thunder or lightning. spent $75 just to walk around not once, but twice. this place is a scam and i won't be coming back here.

We had such a wonderful time at Tidal Cove! The entire experience was fantastic--from the pools and…read moreatmosphere to the delicious food. Everything exceeded our expectations. The staff truly made our visit special. A special shoutout to Alejandro, our pool server, who was incredibly attentive, friendly, and always made sure we had everything we needed. Emmanuel, who helped us with our towels, was also outstanding and made us feel so welcome. The service was exceptional from everyone we encountered. Thank you for making our day so enjoyable. We can't wait to come back!

I wish i could put 0 stars because when my family went they banned my children from the lazy river…read moreand pool because they were near some older kids who were breaking the rules but my children weren't with them. Two of their friends who never entered before got banned for no reason at all aswelll. It's ridiculous that you need to be using the tubes in the lazy river when it's 3 feet. They only have 3 slides besides the little kids park and from the 3 slides only 2 work most of the time.The big one is always getting repairs and there are no other slides. The food is way too expensive with chicken tenders costing $21 and when I went to buy ice cream it said it cost $7 but I got charged for $10 because of multiple taxes.They get lots of money and still can't get more rides. I do not recommend this park for anyone's family

The girls and I come here a lot during the summer and we always have a great time. The last time we…read morecame one of the kids pooped in the pool that's in the kid area!!! OMG TOTALLY GROSS!!! It's was immediately tended to thank goodness.

Bucky Dent Water Park is the great city park of the whole family, it is need to little TLC, but the…read moredoesn't detract from the appeal and the cleanliness.

The coolest pool in town...literally! Venetian Pool is filled with water from the Biscayne aquifer…read more Its infamously cool waters can feel a little frigid to us locals, but it's a great place to beat the heat of summer in Miami. This beautiful public pool recently re-opened after extensive renovations. They have a small pool designated for children, and the main pool which is divided into shallow water and deep water. Also be sure to explore the grotto and the waterfalls. They will stop admitting guests once they reach capacity, so try to arrive early. There are plenty of lifeguards around to keep everyone safe. The facility is well-outfitted with ample parking, a casual café, and M/F locker rooms with showers.

We had a beautiful day!! I lived all my life heard about it never visited. I took my daughters and…read morewe had the most amazing day! The staff front desk friendly. The life guards super friendly and helpful! I have to give a BIG shoutout to "Michael " life guard! He helped with my autistic daughter he was accommodating and helped us out in getting her out of pool! Thank you Michael you mad our day special! The cafe super clean food tasty! Staff super friendly . We got a locker , lounge chair! Definitely coming back! Again Thank you for all!! I warn you water is COLD! But your body adjust quickly

well i would say the no re-entry policy sucks and the food stand can get an upgrade on the quality…read moreof food. its cash only so make sure if you will eat there have some cash on you. the lazy river would be better of by rule people would take the floats with them as they get out. it can get crowded with empty floats but thats just my personal opinion. other than that i had a relaxed time cant complain too much. hialeah residents get a discount price and when you dont feel like driving all the way to the beach its very convinient.

Horrible Customer Service!!!!!!!!!!!! If I could I would give this place a zero rating. I recently…read morewent for 4th of July BIG MISTAKE! Before coming we called to ensure that they would be open because we knew that lately towards the afternoon there have been some rainstorms. When we spoke to the person on the phone they informed us that yes they were open & that they would be open until 5:30PM. We arrived a little bit after 3:30pm. When they were taking our money they never mentioned hey it might rain soon maybe you should come another day because we DON'T issue RAIN CHECKS HERE like any kind hearted person would say. Instead they took our money we went inside & 5 minutes later we had to leave because there was a storm coming. I spoke to their Lazy, Rude & Uninterested manager. He informed me that they don't offer rain checks and that you come in at your own risk. The best part of all was that this son of a bitch was right behind us when we were paying and never mentioned a thing. NOT ONLY DID THESE PEOPLE RUIN OUR 4TH OF JULY. But they are inconsiderate, lazy & have no decency at ALL! (GO AT YOUR OWN RISK & GOOD LUCK GETTING YOUR MONEY BACK)

Is it reasonable to officially display a price of $10 per adult and $5 per child, but upon arrival…read morebe charged $20 per adult and $10 per child with no explanation, when the prices are published on an official government website? It can feel misleading or confusing for visitors. Public pool? Technically, it is a public facility, but in practice it does not always feel that way. For residents, the fee is $10 per adult and $5 per child, while for non-residents it is $20 per adult and $10 per child. This is already on the higher end of what is traditionally expected from a municipal pool. In addition, the city website is not always updated with the most current pricing. Olympic pool? Yes, in terms of structure and size, but it does not include a diving area, so it is limited in that sense. Heated water? That statement can be misleading depending on the season, as the water is not consistently heated year-round. We are in April, and the water feels extremely cold, almost like "ice water." I have been coming here for several years, and this is the first time we have felt that some younger staff members are interacting with children in a more strict or tense manner; this was not the case before. There are also private hotel pools and small water parks that charge around $15-$20, and many times they feel more relaxed and accessible. This raises a valid question about value and accessibility in comparison. It also gives the impression that there is a gradual shift toward prioritizing residents (despite significant price increases for them as well) or increasing overall costs, which raises concerns about long-term accessibility for non-residents. At the same time, these facilities are publicly funded through taxpayer money, including contributions from Miami-Dade County, and entry fees are intended to help cover operational and maintenance costs. Overall, this is a matter of balance: public infrastructure is supported by taxpayers, but users also expect fair pricing, transparency, and a clear value in return. I hope these facilities do not evolve into spaces that feel similar to private venues, as that could create an unfair competitive disadvantage for private businesses in the same category.

Fun place! They have several different pool areas that are partitioned off, such as swim lanes for…read morelaps, an area for the slide and a shallower section for children. If you are a resident, the cost is just $5, but know that it is CASH ONLY unless you spend more than $10. They also have a lot of cheap community swim classes, including aqua aerobics, and times for just swim lane/swim laps. There are plenty of lawn chairs, even on the weekend, and the staff are helpful. Pool feels clean, the area is similarly clean. I did NOT go into the bathroom so cannot comment on those facilities. Plenty of free parking on the premise, and during the busier season (summer, I believe?) it looked like there were concessions and the slide would be open. All in all, I have spent several pleasant afternoons here when I did not have to work or got out early.