Just visited this park. And like a recent review, there is a lack of tubes causing bottle necks!! We went there on Saturday and somewhat enjoyed it. You have a huge mismanagement of rides!! Black thunder had a lack of tubes while blue thunder had too many of them. This caused riders to have wait over an hour because there was only 2 tubes to serve black thunder!! On top of all this, there was a blue shirt worker that would keep interrupting the other workers with jokes and laughter, not doing her job and further holding up lines! Hugely mismanaged UPDATE: After receiving the reply from management below, it's clear there is just an excuse management system in place instead of owning the issue, looking into it, and being customer friendly. - No, there were literally 2 tubes only for black thunder - Yes, a woman blue shirt employee was interrupting every other employee for doing their job. read more

The rides are fun and staff was pleasant and kept things moving. However, Rapids needs to crack down on line holders. We waited 90 minutes for EACH of the major rides (black thunder, big red, blue thunder) and at least a third of the wait was due to line holders routinely trying to game the system by letting their friends skip an hour's wait to join them. Signs clearly state "no line skipping or holding" but this needs to be more strictly enforced. One man swore at me in front of my child when he tried to barrel past us in line and I informed him that management said "no line holding". Then he came back and forced his way through with his very large wife. Several other guests were upset and exchanged looks and words about the couples rude behavior, particularly since we'd all been waiting for an hour by then. I alerted a lifeguard and the man was not allowed on the ride, but the wife proceeded to come over and verbally assault me. Other guests had to jump to my defense. Rapids needs to be MUCH clearer about the No Line HOLDING rule to avoid such situations. Perhaps more signage on entry to rides, on the tickets would help. Additionally, staff need to watch out for folks entering lines and pushing past people and call them out. Two strikes (or one strike if cursing/assaulting other patrons is involved) should be grounds for dismissal. read more

The customer service was ok, the stairs are musty and the lines take literally an hour or above around 1-3 the rides are fun and go to mega mayhem as early as you can read more

Half the park was closed, very $$$ for single pass, looong lines and girls violently fighting near my kids in the pool with pieces of hair floating around us. Never going back read more

The adults and 9 yr old had fun. 3 1/2 yr old didn't. A bit pricey Great day and we spent 4 hours there. read more

I visited during spring break and most of the water things weee closed.. they said that the teenagers were at school and they were waiting until after three which never happened. read more

Just visited Rapids Water Park on 4/20/24. As a lifelong Palm Beach, Florida resident who has had the opportunity to enjoy visiting Rapids many times over the years I have to say I was pretty disappointed by one glaring issue. There was only like maybe 10% of the tubes and mats available to use and I don't mean just in the lazy river I mean on every ride that uses a tube or a mat there was like barely any available to use which resulted in bottlenecks in line and walking through the lazy river rather than floating in it. There used to be stacks of tubes available at every entrance point to the lazy river so everyone can have a tube. There used to be so many tubes of all sizes in service that the treadmill that carries the tubes back up to the start of a ride would be completely full. There wasn't ride bottlenecks caused by having to wait on tubes to return. If a waterpark isn't willing to provide adequate number of tubes/mats so all of the guests can enjoy the attractions then that is a dealbreaker for me. I was strongly considering purchasing a season pass but decided not to because it was a real chore searching for an unoccupied tube in the lazy river which is absolutely ridiculous. And like I said it wasn't just the tubes for the lazy river that were suspiciously low in quantity but all of the rides were operating with unusually low levels of tubes/mats. Fix this issue Rapids Water Park. My God you are a water park, finding a raft to use is supposed to be super easy and readily available all around the park. This would be like a restaurant not having enough plates, glasses or silverware available to use. It's kind of embarrassing. Some of the attractions could use a fresh coat of paint. The concrete can be unbearably hot if you're walking around the park barefoot. Still had fun during my visit but the experience definitely could have been better. read more

Don't get me wrong, I understand it's an expensive day, but rapids water park is a lot of fun. This is one of the very few water parks I've been to where I feel like there are enough distinct thrill rides to keep adults entertained for a full day. The recent expansion on the other side of the road includes a surf simulator which is a ton of fun. In terms of slides, there is a good mix of tube-based and non-tube-based rides. Each ride provides a different experience due to their unique features. read more

Minimal safety precautions for rides. I fell out of a tube going down a toilet bowl and it took them five full minutes to get me ice after I hit my head incredibly hard. The medic was helpful but I was appalled that the people at the bottom of rides don't have ice packs but the ones at the top do, how does that make sense? We wanted to come here to enjoy the rides but half of them were closed. I mean first of all I hit my head, it took them forever to get me ice, and that wasn't even the worst part. We figured the wave pool would be fun and safer than the tube while still having the 'thrill' factor. It took them 2 hours after the park opened to even turn it on, and even then it was more like a 'splash' pool. It was 2 feet deep and barely moved. The people at the cafeteria were rude, they played god awful retail music all over the park (never in my life have I seen a giant screen play music VIDEOS over a wave pool. what's the appeal there?) This park can be fun just bring a helmet & hope they have hired more lifeguards by the time you go so they can actually help you out on time. read more

Nice waterpark Usually big lines to slides especially on the slide where you can go with friends Always few slide are closed read more

Occasion: Summer Date PARKING: $15 flat rate parking $20 VIP parking Admission: $60 All Day, $30 Evening Pass Location & Ambiance: Located west of i95. Service: Most of the workers are pretty young. They were efficient. Food: Multiple options available. The item which stood out to me the most was the funnel cakes! Overall: 7/10 The water park could use a major update and the day we went there was a fight which was very interesting. The authorities were called to handle the situation. I believe with a little bit of TLC this park can surely earn some more stars! read more

Found a great deal on Groupon and enjoyed a semi sunny day at the water park. The lazy river was so much fun. So much fun I didn't do any of the other slides I just stayed there all day while the family checked out the other water rides and slides. The water in the wave pool was pretty chilly (I did venture over there on my quest for a cocktail) so I literally went back to the lazy river. Parking was 25.00 Bring your cash or credit card for snacks and drinks. They do have lockers available too. read more

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Very nice day for 2 50 something old parents and a 14 year old. We drove up from key largo the night before. Rides staggered open through the am as more people came. You have to get here early to get a lounge chair which we did. Concessions and drinks were overpriced but thats everywhere. Probably short staffed a bit as well like the rest of the world as well. We had a lovely time relaxing by the wave pool while she ran around all day. I take one star for the price of the concessions. read more

Lifegaurds are not Red Cross certified and their spinal boards are SO unsafe and concerning. As an ex-lifeguard I am extremely worried for when somebody gets seriously injured here because the lifeguards would definitely not know what to do. Even if it were a lead guard that helps, their equipment is so janky that I'm sure the injured person would have their injuries worsened. Their rain check policy is literal bullshit. They keep the water park closed just in time for everyone to not be able to qualify for the rain check tickets. For example, they say they have to be closed a minimum 2 hours in order to qualify and they literally open at 1hr 59 mins. It's infuriating. Bad vibes here, would not recommend. Go to a county pool or waterpark that has lifeguards that are actually properly trained with Red Cross and don't act like they are too good to be a decent friendly human being. read more

After living in South Florida for my entire childhood and visiting Florida on and off since college, I finally made it to the Rapids Water Park today. Over the years, my friends have hyped this place up, and I always had a FOMO. That FOMO was removed today. "Why am I only giving this water park two stars?," you may be asking. I'll get into that shortly. Firstly, the variety and number of waterslides were plenty. There's an attraction for just about everyone. That's not the issue at all. BUT, it becomes an issue to enjoy the rides when the rides are closed due to not having enough lifeguards to staff the slides. When I questioned the staff about the closures, they let me know that they have three different shifts; one shift that starts at 9:30 AM, another at 10:30 AM, and a last one at 11:30 AM. This was their rationale for having slides closed due to staffing shortages. If you're going to charge people $50.00 for an admission ticket, then you should make sure you have enough staff to SUPPORT the entire park. If you're going to have different shifts, then have different admission ticket prices to match your ideology around staffing. Additionally, I understand that machines break and what not. But have a better solution when this happens. The conveyor belt was broken for one of the raft rides and this created an unnecessary inconvenience, causing me not wait an absurd amount of time to ride one of the rides. All in all, my visit to the Rapids Water Park was neutral. Would I go back? Probably not. Would I recommend it to others visiting the area? Probably not. If you want to keep lifetime customers (I was with a friend who's been going since the opening of the park, and he was not amused at all today), then work on these issues and provide incentive for people to want to return. read more

LISA SAVED THE DAY. I come here every year so I know what to expect.. especially on a Sunday. Today was crowded. Very crowded. We were in the line of cars on military trail when our truck broke down. Luckily we were able to push it out of the street after about 20 minutes of people driving by, cutting us off, not one person asking if us 6 kids needed help. A lady named Lisa (I'm assuming the park manager) . SHOUT OUT TO LISA! Directed us to a safe, gated parking lot, asked us if we needed anything, told us we could park over night if needed. Thank you Lisa. It meant a lot to all 6 of us. your kindness does not go unseen. 0 stars to all the adults/parents that drove by watching us kids trying to push an f-150 down a busy street. read more

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I visited here for the first time in years this past weekend on a Saturday. We got the season pass with the ability to bring a friend for free and free parking ($15 otherwise) which appeared to be the best deal. The rides were a lot of fun, though nauseating after a while. Lockers are wayyy too expensive ($25 for the day) so we left our stuff in the car. It was a cold day so there was no line for any of the rides! Unfortunately some rides were closed and the Big Surf attraction had no waves for some reason. The park itself should be cleaned better as the water was very dirty as well as the floor. The employees (mainly teens) were very nice. Overall, I would recommend coming here for a local attraction but I think the management could do a much better job with the cleanliness of the park and making sure all rides are open on a Saturday if you're paying this much to attend. I still had a lot of fun and was able to finish all the rides in about 2.5 hours since there were no lines. read more

Rapids Waterpark - Water Parks Near Me - Riviera Beach, Florida

Rapids Water Park is not a place I would ordinarily go to because a) I am a chickensh!t about rides / slides; b) I get cold in a hot tub and don't like being wet; and, c) pool water, aka pee water, skeeves me out. That said, it was a friend's birthday, everyone wanted to go, and I was assured there would be a cabana to hang out in and adult beverages, so off I went. The park is well maintained with plenty of staff and TONS of bathrooms, so I felt pretty confident that they are making an effort to discourage peeing in the water! We met up with our friends at the cabana, had a drink and set off to enjoy! First up was the wave pool... sparkling clean water, a refreshing temperature and gentle waves; so far, so good! Then it was off to the lazy river where I kept getting stuck and messing up the flow, but it's expected that if something simple can be screwed up, I will find a way to do so! Then it was off to the "Old Yeller" slide. I was assured over and over that this was the easiest, tamest slide that adults were allowed on (they had some toddler stuff that for obvious reasons adults weren't allowed near). Up we went to the top, with me getting more and more anxious with each step. At the mouth of the slide, I sat my butt on the mat, let go and was instantly plunged into the scariest 90 seconds of my life. I screamed in abject terror the entire way down and got a load of pee water up my nose when I was finally, mercifully deposited in the collection pool at the bottom. My friends were incredulous at my fear and even the attendant asked if I realized that this was basically a kiddie slide. I enjoyed spending the rest of the day watching my friends scream in joy / fear on the other, terrifying looking slides. It was actually interesting to see how some people actually like scaring themselves in this way! A few things to note... the adult bevvies were pretty strong and reasonably priced (between $8-$10). The food is park food (deep fried and artery clogging) but also not outrageously priced. You can't bring your own food and bev into the park, but they do have a picnic area adjacent to the parking lot where you can enjoy what you've brought. It's better to go mid-week if you can to avoid long lines, but keep in mind that they close at 5pm, prime rush hour time. In all, I enjoyed my day much more than I expected! read more

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ZERO STARS- They called my regular backpack a cooler and did not let me come into the park FOR WHAT???? IT WASN'T EVEN HOLDING ANY FOOD. The park is ran by of 12 year olds and older women who act like 12 year olds. Save your money. Don't go. read more

Over priced and staff are really rude! Our cabana server was really nice she tried to make our day better after our experience!

Unfortunately this is not what it was several years back. Not enough rides for all the people they let go in the park. Most of the rides where closed and the ones that where open you had to wait 50 to 1 1/2 hours to ride it. The wave pool is way overcrowded and as you know being like that most of them peed inside pool, thats a no no for us. Hopefully they have some new construction and they can improve the experience for future customers. The lazy river sucks, they have noodles in the lazy river lol and it doesn't even go around the park like before. read more

This place is very clean, well organized, friendly staff, very impressed. They even have beer and food for when your done. The water is clean, the wake boarding is easy to learn and real fun. Rope courses are easy enough for little ones and challenging enough for us bigger people. A must do read more

Rapids Waterpark - Water Parks Near Me - Riviera Beach, Florida

Can people simply go nude? That's the equivalency of what people are wearing. My sons received an eyeful as we climbed the stairs behind females with strings no wider than toothfloss holding their suits together. It's one thing to be behind them as we stroll, and a complete other to be underneath them as they they step up the stairs. This should not be permitted. The rights of one is stepping upon the decency rights of another. Another issue is management. The parking lot wasn't full yet every ride was 45 minute wait. A full analysis should be completed as to when the next rider can ride. Seemed like even though the previous riders were down and out of their raft and left the pool the next rider still had to wait an additional minute. It was inefficient and in 3 hours we rode 3 rides equalling 1.5 minutes. Between my brothers families and mine we dropped $400 for a combined probably 9 minutes of ride time. It was beyond disappointing. read more

I'm going to start off a bit backwards lol, in terms of this being a water park and I'll be rating my drink experience 1st.With that said, I expected miserable service. But our bartender was of genuine integrity & attentiveness. I started off with a strawberry margarita on the rocks; strong, reasonable size, at $8.50. I then tried Pirate's Plunge--tequila, pineapple juice & grenadine but it was disgusting! I brought it to the bartender's attention,she gave no issues making another drink in which her customer service made up for it. I just stuck to another margarita. We did order a personal size pizza to share between my boo & I,as they don't have slices but man it is a rip off! ****Make sure to pack lunch as the menu is very expensive! As for the lifeguards & staff, last time I came a couple of years ago majority were cocky with terrible attitudes. This time was a bit of an improvement; more smiles and eagerness to help. We picked an awesome time to go,a day after St. Patricks day which means the frat species were hibernating which meant the park was empty. But haha we experienced ying and yang, no long lines meant experiencing those staircases. I love tube ribes & the choice of double occupancy which makes it more exciting. I think the biggest drawback is the prices, especially how they have gone up. The weekend are about a $15 increase. For $60 I think its pretty pricey. You can rent large and small lockers. We got the small locker for $9. TIP* If you're traveling,staying at a hotel where you've driven your car, I think you'll save $ if you uber instead. The parking is $15-$20 at the park. read more

Rapids Waterpark - Water Parks Near Me - Riviera Beach, Florida

Have been to Rapids several times since they opened. Used to drive an hour to go and now have been a local for many years. Since they started offering annual passes, purchased them for my family and I every year. Throughout the year have noticed a big change in staffing attitude. Then started noticing stricter rules not regarding safety but regarding food/drinks to increase purchases from guests. This last visit was downright insulting and sadly I can only say the motivation is driven by greed. I did not bring any chips or such for my young son since in a prior visit had been asked to discard it or take it back to my vehicle. I brought only water and my youngest had a bottle of gatorade which I was immediately told to discard at bag check. I was then asked to open our canteens of water so I asked if they did a sniff check for alcohol? The young attendant responded coldly that she could breathe? Next I was told my pineapple book bag could not go in because it had the insulation of a cooler??? I explained as she saw I have always used it as a beach bag to keep my phone cool as well as pouch with sunscreen and waters cool. She could care less and said thats the rule. I asked to speak to a manager, offered I would go to customer service she said no stay here. A younger looking attendant came out- was told she was the supervisor. She said the rule had to be enforced. I requested someone else in management, while waiting for several minutes a woman with a baby- was flagged for having "baby food!" In her bag.... a supervisor was called to "approve" the contraband. Then the manager finally came out to tell me the same thing, she seemed sincere and explained upper management was so adamant about this new "policy" that they walked around and took pictures if a soft cooler was found within the park. Ridiculous! The insane part and the reason I decided to write a review is because whilst in the part I noticed huge safety concerns in 3 different parts of the park. A young girl being slammed into the wall in the wave pool, the lifeguard above (young guy) completely oblivious, a lifeguard by the projector way down was the one that noticed several minutes later. On the splash zone side a kid went down the striped slides standing up! And the lifeguard at the top said "what the fuck? Never seen that before" that my youngest son overheard. And the deep pool next to it, a kid free jumped from the top of the stairs 3 x's before the lifeguard noticed. Lastly the food area which now we all have to visit if you want to eat/drink something in the actual park had only 2 working windows with cc readers and the attendants would tell you to stay at the window to wait for the food instead of moving to one of the other windows without an attendant. The whole thing felt like a joke. I truly think the owner/managing company should worry more about safety and staffing inside the park and guest experience then obsessing over bags and contraband food and drinks. It's a shame bc these neighborhood waterparks depend on the support of the locals and all they are doing are leaving guests with unpleasant experiences. read more

Rapids is a fun but also safe water park for all ages. There staff is so kind and helpful and will take your request if you want to go backwards. They can also be funny by splashing you on the slide or in the line. One of the downhills is that the amazing slides usually packed. Also I am not talking about the baby slides. I am talking about slides like big thunder and black thunder both are amazing and fun and safe rides but the waits are long sometimes. They also have large and small locker options. There food is pretty good but sometimes they take a while to make it. There is a lot more to talk about but I think I will wrap up this review by just say GO TO RAPIDS THE AMAZING WATER PARK. read more

Horrible experience we were waiting so long for people to give us the food they brought us the menu we chose what to eat then they told us that we could not order hamburgers when I actually bought the tickets and it said that if I could order hamburgers , the machine to scan tickets did not work we had to wait for the one who served us was writing down the number for each ticket when there were almost 30 tickets horrible experience and we were waiting for waters in our cabins and they never arrived they should give you better customer service read more

I love this place and have chosen to purchase season tickets two years in a row for summer cooling, toddler fun and elderly care. I bring my 82 yr old stroke afflicted disabled mother to walk in the calm water pool and to enjoy the sun. Our 2 yr old daughter loves the baby pool and kiddie slides. My middle aged husband loves to visit his teen years and hang with his buddies on the bigger adult slides. I prefer alternating from the wave pool to the lazy river. The staff allow me to take my disabled mother into the handicapped facility to dress her and leave her mechanical wheelchair. Other staff member/lifeguards have taken a special interest in watching over my mother when she's walking the 4' pools. I honestly feel blessed with most of my experience at The Rapids and I'm very eager to get the full experience of the lazy river back... as it's partially down for construction of a new slide for the entire summer of 2023. It's more like the "un-lazy river" because you can only float half way around and then they make patrons get out and walk back. SMH ‍ someone in engineering didn't communicate with planning that very well. But overall, my experience is 5 stars. People like Marilyn in administration and Carly in lifeguarding make this experience the best! read more

Posting my review again- with a 1 star after someone from the park replied, because their reply is incorrect. There were several rides closed. She said Black Thunder was open, however, it was roped off. I also asked a staff member and they said there was a hole in the water slide so they had to shut it down- so I am not sure where she got that lol probably because she's in the office and not the actual park. Also- she said the rafts were next to all the rides. FALSE. The large four person tube had to be dragged to the ride - which I wouldn't have been able to do but we were randomly paired with another couple so the gentleman was able to help. I also had to drag the boat-looking tube the whole was up the sidewalk and stairs to the new ride. It was very heavy and difficult. Also- the "large sign in the front of the park" was a rude reply to me saying I was not able to figure out the layout of the park. I am extremely aware, can follow directions/rules, and very familiar with reading signs/maps- especially as an elementary school teacher. It was not obvious. Both my friend and I were confused and had difficulty throughout the day finding where to go and enter for different things - with little to no help from any of the staff. We asked several questions and the staff were all teenagers who barely answered. It was very agitating being from out of the area and needing help. " Terrible experience!! Here is why: 1. For about $70 a person, it costs more than one of my local theme parks that has a water park and amusement park. 2. Half of the water slides were down. We were so excited to do the large black and white high thrill slide, Black Thunder, but it wasn't working- which we didn't know until we hiked across the water park to get to it. 3. Lack of direction and information... it was hard to figure out where things were. There were not maps around. There was some signs that had arrows pointing, but it was confusing to know where you were exactly going. Also, it was confusing to know what rafts go with which ride since it wasn't labeled anywhere and staff were not helping guests. 4. Staff communication. We were told by an employee to step out of the food line and go on the other side of the concession stand because there was no line. The staff member on the other side said the window was closed and she couldn't help us. 5. Staff attitude. Everyone, literally EVERYONE, seemed absolutely miserable. Barely answered questions, gave no information, talked monotone, and were not helpful. It was extremely rude and alarming, as it is supposed to be a fun environment. Only nice staff members I spoke with were the two bartenders. We told them they were the most pleasant people all day. To note- we made the best of what we could. We did four rides and the lazy river.. we had lunch and tried to have a relaxing and fun girls day. I will say the cherry on top to the whole experience is looking to leave a review the following day and they dropped the price by almost 50%.... Lovely. Would've preferred a cheaper price for the negligence of the staff and attraction as a whole." read more

GREAT rides, sometimes lines are 1- 1 1/2 for rides but other than that GREAT! Best time to go is on weekdays though as weekend prices is around $65 with taxes! $15 parking or preferred for $20. You can NOT bring food or drinks inside so a good suggestion would be to leave some food in the car and walk back because prices for food there are very steep and not very filling. We had chicken tender subs as our lunch haha. Also, lockers are $15 for a small and $20 for a large. Be warned tho, I know of 2 people personally that have gotten their phones stolen from a locker even when it was fully locked. If I were you, I would leave it in the car in the trunk for safety reasons. read more

First timers and got here at 1 and immediately as me and my partner walked in the park closed. Didn't find any chairs or even step foot into the water. We went back to the ticket counter only to be told that they don't give out refunds. They told us to come back in 2 hours however, and they would give us tickets to come back another day. So instead of leaving, we stayed in the rainy, thundering storm for 2 hours. When we went back, they denied us tickets on top of rude workers. Waste of $140 don't plan on coming back. read more

We purchased an annual pass thinking we would go twice during our trip. The website showed everything we were looking for: a lazy river with tubes to float on, a zero depth pool, and places to rest in the shade. I saw some negative reviews and took them with a grain of salt, I should have listened. This park didn't have any tubes, the lazy river was partially closed, there was no shade, there was no where to sit in the pool, the water was cold. The chairs were not suitable for large bodies OR people with disabilities. I could barely get up from the loungers, and the upright chairs were too narrow. The slides didn't seem safe. read more

Perfect getaway to release stress and be a kid again! The majority of the rides are great! A bit confusing when you walk around and look for the rides, but look for the handles that go up the stairs and it matches the ride you are going to, rules & instructions are posted before you get on a ride. Went on a weekday, there were a lot of kids, I guess because of summer now. Lines were ok, some lines were longer than others, it all depends how fast the line goes, some of the rides you can do a one or two people. Then again, the time factor, yes you will get there, but the ride is so short that you will want to go again!! The great rides are Baby Blue (which was our second ride of the day) and it was a great start for the rest of the day, you feel pumped and ready to take on all other rides!!! Another great one was the Black Thunder which is all black, you must grab on to the tube if not you will slip out from it and fly away! There are so many other rides that are cool, there is fun for everyone. Definitely try all of the rides!!! The Big Thunder is just like the Black Thunder the only difference is that one of the rides is closed while the other one is not! The grounds are pretty clean, you can walk around barefoot, but beware the floor might get too hot at certain times in the day. Some rides will not allow shoes for the ride nor other accessories i.e. sunglasses. The only thing is that when you go up in some rides (highest ones), stairs need some pressure cleaning, I guess it's difficult to get water way up there - but oh well. In general the park is clean. If it is too crowded, bathrooms may not be the best choice to change your clothes. Lockers are not that big, so try to carry as little as possible. If not, carry your stuff around! Small locker fits two small bags or one big bag. Large locker gits like 3 small bags. Parking was a bit ridonkulous!!! yes, there is a $20 and a $10 parking - ahemm.. one is next to the other and they are both outdoors and there is 30 step different between one and the other???? Don't expect the food to be the greatest, but the fries were very good. Wraps are better than hamburgers. A simple hamburger has only meat, pickles and ketchup. Want lettuce and tomato, pay for the deluxe hamburger. Go and enjoy a day full of fun and lots of activity!!! read more

Rapids Waterpark - Special 4pm - close@ $18 or $20 pp - Water Parks Near Me - Riviera Beach, Florida

This water park is run down and overpriced. All of the furniture around the pools were filthy and the staff were rude and didn't enforce any of the rules. It was especially difficult to be here with young children. There was only 3 things they could do, the lazy river, the barefoot pool, and the wave pool. The wave pool required a life jacket for kids which I can appreciate but with Covid it made us uncomfortable. The barefoot pool was my daughters favorite but since she was too small to ride on the slides all she could do was wade around; there weren't any water toys or dumping buckets for younger children to enjoy. Lazy rivers are usually our favorite but people were throwing tubes, pushing, kicking, splashing, swimming without tubes. Really no fun when you are trying to keep a baby safe on your lap read more

The good: 1. The rides are freaking awesome!! I loved every ride I rode. 2. No lines! I came on a Sunday at 10am on Veterans Day weekend and didn't wait any lines at all, and I literally rode everything. 3. The clothing and stuff in the gift shop is relatively inexpensive especially compared to Volcano Bay or other theme parks. 4. I didn't get to try any food but they have a variety of restaurants and stands full of food. The bad: 1. The park is pretty small. I rode everything and even enjoyed the lazy river in 2 hours time. Maybe I'm just used to Orlando theme parks lol. 2. This park is definitely out dated. Some of the railings and stairs had holes, many of the attractions need to at least be repainted. Looks pretty run down... 3. The employees are not friendly or really attentive at all. Extra need to knows: 1. Lockers are $10. With a $5 deposit, so $15 total. 2. Preferred parking is $20. Regular parking is $15. 3. I came to this park because it was on Groupon. Admission for 2 for $50. Its normally $42 or $47 on weekends per person. It's definitely not worth that, and I wouldn't come back unless it was with another groupon voucher. Just my opinion. read more

Rapids Waterpark - Water Parks Near Me - Riviera Beach, Florida

Rapids... Since I live in Sunrise, the almost 1 hour ride to get there was torturous. The parking was $15 to $20 on a Saturday and the tickets weren't cheap. Once we were there, there was enough water fun for all. The food was okay, but over priced. They had adult beverages at the tiki huts which at $8 - $10 a drink was high, but it helped make a hot day at a park full of screaming kids, bearable if not great. The rides are fun, water slides for all levels. They are very safety conscious, attendants everywhere. They don't allow outside food. Maybe my expectations are not high for this type of theme park, but for the fun level I gave it a 5, but for price a 2 at best. Sounds like a solid 3 to me. read more

Rapids Waterpark - Water Parks Near Me - Riviera Beach, Florida

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Absolutely terrible customer care. We reached out in advance of our visit about our cabana rental, as members of my family were sick with covid. No response other than a reminder about the 48 hour cancellation period. Some of us visited and our released cabana was in use, so they made double-money on it. What a terrible company. When you're open during a pandemic, you have to adjust your policies to be decent to your customers... Uploading a photo as proof that we were there. read more

Rapids Waterpark - Water Parks Near Me - Riviera Beach, Florida

Rapids is a great water park with plenty of rides for all ages and preferences. The cabanas are costly however excellent for shade and servers to order food and drink. The employees are very young however, and don't enforce many rules throughout the park. All in all, I enjoy going back to this water park. read more

Great water park! The rides were epic, seriously great fun for the whole family. Mom was petrified on some Of the rides but dad and kids loved them. It's a really full day and you'll battle to get to all the rides in 1 day. Well worth it for an active day out. Food is very average unfortunately. read more

To begin, bring cash general parking is now $15 or preferred is $20, but not much closer. Once inside, lockers are $10 for a small, $15 for a large, and again bring cash. Thankfully we purchased our tickets online with a special offer, so we saved money and time in line. The park is spread out over a large area, and has a walk over bridge to the other side. It has older, more traditional slides, and has bigger, more elaborate slides. BEWARE, as some have stated, they can randomly call you out for possible weight restriction. They will do it just as you are about to get on a raft with your family. In front of everyone. The scales are old and outdated, and you are usually still soaking wet. I found they were inconsistent with this policy and their inaccurate judgment. If you think this could happen to you because you are curvy, voluptuous, or fluffy, ask to weigh privately near customer service. Avoid the humiliation. As for cleanliness, it was not horrible, but some areas definitely needed pressure cleaning, resurfacing, and painting. Certain areas, including the stairs, could be rather slimy. They do serve food, a little pricey, but not bad for park food. Chicken tender meal was $11 & change. They have enty of snack places throughout the park, along with bars serving tasty concoctions. Rain delays are a reality in South Florida unfortunately and we got called out for 2. We left at number 2. Rapids does not offer any kind of inclement weather refund, so for what you paid, you feel the need to wait it out or get stamped to come back later. I think they should offer a discount on your next visit if you leave during a delay, but that's just my thinking to garner happier customers. We left not so happy. read more

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