ALL OF FLORIDA’S BEST PARKS AND SPLASH PADS
Florida’s parks and splash pads are a homeschooler’s dream—affordable, hands-on learning with room to move. Turn boardwalks and nature trails into living science labs; practice map skills on greenways; count laps at playgrounds for math-in-motion; and use splash pads for PE (and brain breaks!) year-round. From coastal dunes and mangroves to freshwater springs and urban pocket parks, each region offers unique habitats, rangers’ programs, and field-trip opportunities. Pack a journal, a measuring tape, and a picnic, and let curiosity lead the day. Bonus: park days build community—easy meetups, mixed-age play, and low-stress social time for kids and parents. Florida’s outdoors makes learning active, memorable, and fun—no worksheet required.
Tampa Bay Area Parks & Splash Pads
Hillsborough County
- Hillsborough River State Park — 15402 US-301 N, Thonotosassa, FL 33592 • (813) 987-6771
- Edward Medard Conservation Park — 6140 Turkey Creek Rd, Plant City, FL 33567 • (813) 757-3802
- Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve — Main access via Flatwoods, Trout Creek & Morris Bridge trailheads • Info: (813) 987-6211
Jacksonville Parks & SplashPads
Duval County
- Elizabeth “Betty” Wolfe Park — 3302 Chrysler Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32257 • (904) 630-2489
- Cuba Hunter Park — 4380 Bedford Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207 • (904) 630-2489
Orlando Parks & Splash Pads
Orange County
- Lake Eola Park — 512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801 • (407) 246-4484
- Blue Jacket Park — 2501 General Rees Ave, Orlando, FL 32814 • (407) 246-2283
- Lake Underhill Park — 4355 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32803 • (407) 246-2283
Palm Beach County Parks & Splash Pads
Boca Raton
- Spanish River Park — 3001 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 • (561) 393-7815
- Patch Reef Park — 2000 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431 • (561) 393-7700 💦 Splash Pad
- Hillsboro El Rio Park (North & South) — 1901 SW 18th St & 2100 SW 18th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33486 • (561) 393-7807
Miami-Dade Parks & SplashPads
Miami-Dade County
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Greynolds Park — North Miami Beach
17530 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 • (305) 945-3425 -
Oak Grove Park — North Miami area
690 NE 159th St, Miami, FL 33162 • (305) 944-8670 💦 Splash Pad -
Lake Stevens Park — Miami Gardens
18350 NW 52nd Ave / 5375 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL • (305) 628-3493 💦 Splash Pad
Broward CountyParks & Splash Pads
Fort Lauderdale
- Joseph C. Carter Park — 1450 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 • (954) 828-5411
- Riverside Park — 555 SW 11th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • (954) 828-7275
- Esplanade Park (Riverwalk) — 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 • (954) 828-7275
- Bayview Park — 4401 Bayview Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 • (954) 828-7275
- Snyder Park — 3299 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 • (954) 828-7275
City of Naples Parks
Downtown & Coastal Area
- Cambier Park — 755 8th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102 • (239) 213-3058
- Lowdermilk Park (Beach) — 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102 • (239) 213-3020
- Bayview Park — 1500 Danford St, Naples, FL 34112 • (239) 252-4000
Tallahassee Parks and SplashPads
Leon County
- Cascades Park (Imagination Fountain) 💦 — 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 • (850) 891-3866 Includes the “Imagination Fountain” interactive splash pad.
- Tom Brown Park — 501 Easterwood Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32311 • (850) 891-3866
- Lafayette Heritage Trail Park — 4900 Heritage Park Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32311 • (850) 891-3866







