Larry & Penny Thompson Park
(4.5)
Beach, Water Slides & CampgroundOutdoorSouth Dade
Address
12451 SW 184th Street, Miami, FL 33177
Hours
Park: sunrise–sunset daily. Office: 9am–5pm daily. Beach & water slides: summer seasonal, weekends & holidays only — confirm current dates with park office (305-232-1049).
Ages
All ages (must be 48" tall to ride the slides)
Phone
305-232-1049Insider Tip
Arrive right at 11am — the beach and slides fill up fast on summer weekends. Bring cash for the low entry fees and pack a picnic.
About
Historic South Miami-Dade park next to Zoo Miami with a freshwater-lake beach and three newly renovated water slides that reopened after being closed for 20+ years. Also has a playground, picnic shelters, nature trails for walking and biking, and Miami's largest campground. A budget-friendly family day in the water.
Amenities
beachwater_parkpoolplaygroundpicnictrailshaderestroomsparkingaccessibledog_friendly
