Calypso Bay Water Park, Royal Palm Beach

Drove up from Miami (FL) and had a great time with our family. We have a little one and he was getting a kick out of the diving boards in the pool area. Everyone is respectful of each other's space and personal property. It's only about an hour drive and the overall experience is a great time. PROS: Highly affordable. Not overbearingly strict with their policies. Makes for an easy-going, relaxing time. Staff is generally friendly. Just enough stuff to do that you can stay active and busy for 2-3 hours (if not more). Not so much to do that you're overwhelmed with options (OR PEOPLE). CON: Life guards (and some staff) consistently look like they're having a bad day for the most part. I know working with the public can be frustrating, but smiling every now and then makes it worthwhile.

Great place for family vacation summer water fun. Discounts for seniors and kiddos. Free parking, refreshment stand, lots of activities for all ages. Plenty of seating. Lots of attentive life guards. Lockers for a nominal fee. Mid week is less crowded than weekends.