Crystal Merritt 
Summer is almost here! If you’re like me, you’re planning all the fun stuff to do outside in the beautiful sunshine. Also (like me), you’re refusing to plan a trip to any park that doesn’t have a splash pad or water feature because you know it will just be WAY TOO HOT. Am I right?
Good news!
A new aquatic complex that will open in summer 2023 is expected to be a big splash for the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The long awaited and newly renovated water area is officially opening THIS MONTH! The new complex will feature zero-depth entry, two new water slides, a two-person rock climbing wall, and additional 5 lanes for lap swimming. Celebrate the Grand Opening Memorial Day Weekend!
MAIN POOL & SPLASH ZONE – Memorial Day Weekend
Date: Saturday, May 27
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Location: 4404 Burns Road, PBG
Daily Lap Swim: R/NR: $3.50/$7* Daily Open Swim: R/NR: $6/$10* *Tax not included
Splash Into Storytime
Splash pads always make our summer bucket list. I’m determined this summer to hit every splash pad in Palm Beach! (Come back to see my Top Ten Splash Pads in the area!) Splash pads are a great way for the kids to cool off, burn their last bit of energy before a naptime, and you can even dip your foot in for a refreshing cool down. Or heck, come in your suit and splash the kids. (Revenge is best served at the splash pad, right?)
Make sure to check out the new Splash Zone at the Aquatic Complex. The City of Palm Beach Gardens is hosting a Splash Into Storytime Summer Reading and Play Series! I love the idea of bringing the kids’ favorite storybook characters like Llama Llama and Clifford to talk about water safety and overcoming the fear of the pool! Join weekly for a water safety lesson story followed by open play at the Splash Zone. Stories will also be read in American Sign Language. Please note the pool will be cleared promptly at 10:55am to reset the facility. *No story or open play on July 4.
Here’s the Special Events Calendar to plan ahead: https://www.pbgfl.com/1285/Special-Events.
**Also, make sure to check out our Summer Splash Pad Meetups for some fun Mommy and Me get togethers in North Broward this summer!
SPLASH INTO STORYTIME- Weekly during the Summer
Age: 5 and under
Day: Tuesdays (June 6-August 1)
Time: 9:00-10:55am
R/NR Fee: $3/$5
Swim Lessons
The City of Palm Beach Gardens offers a variety of swim lessons, classes and teams for most children ages 3-12. Classes will take place at the Aquatic Complex. Register quickly, spots will fill up! If registration fills, add yourself to the waitlist. Check out the schedule and pricing list: https://www.pbgfl.com/600/Aquatics
What’s your favorite way to cool down in the hot SoFlo months? Let us know if you’ll be checking out the Aquatic Complex this summer and adding it to your list!
