Frequently Asked Questions

8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day, except Christmas Day. The park office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weekdays are free. On weekends and county holidays it's $3 per car with up to 8 people, or $20 for 9 or more. Walking or biking in is free.

Seasonally: spring break, spring weekends, every day in summer and weekends into late September. Admission is $6, or about $4.50 after 3 p.m. It's closed for the 2026 season; 2027 dates come out in late winter.

It's designed for young children: the water is no deeper than 12 inches and the slides are small. Older kids usually prefer Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park.

Yes. That's the point: Quiet Waters rents pre-set canvas tents on platforms ($45 a night for up to 4), two tepees and cabins. Call 954-357-5100 or book on WebTrac. There are no RV sites.

Woofing Waters is $5 a day for up to three dogs, or $25 for an annual membership. It's open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. but closes from mid-January to mid-April.

Yes, on a 6-foot, non-retractable leash, but not in Splash Adventure, on the mountain bike trails or at the Renaissance Festival (service animals only).

Yes: $5 a day or $25 a year, from the park office, plus a one-time waiver and safety video. The pass also covers Markham Park.

Yes. Weekend group lessons start at 15 mph for ages 7 and up, and gear and life jackets are included. Sessions start at $35 for two hours.

Saturdays and Sundays from February 6 to March 28, 2027, 10 a.m. to sunset. Tickets are at ren-fest.com.

Beer and wine are allowed in designated areas, such as reserved shelters and the campground; liquor and glass aren't.

You can fish from the banks with a Florida freshwater license if you're 16 or older. Swimming in the lakes isn't allowed.