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Keeping It Cool: Four Ways to Beat the Heat and Have Some Fun During a South Florida Summer
FOUR WAYS TO BEAT THE HEAT AND HAVE SOME FUN DURING A SOUTH FLORIDA SUMMER.
Written by Ki Ki Hobbs
Between the heat and humidity, it can be challenging to find fun, family-friendly activities that keep everyone entertained and cool during the hot summer months. To help you beat the heat, we’ve put together this Gardens Guide filled with fun things to do, outdoor tips and resident recommendations.
The Gardens District Park Splash Pads
Open year-round, the Gardens District Park Splash Pads are the perfect place for children to cool off during the summer. With two splash pads, including one specifically designed for smaller children, it supplies fun for all ages. They are open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset.
Resident Recommendation! “We usually come to the splash pad or pool. Sometimes we get some ice cream.” - Camila R.
Street Address: 5101 117th Court North
The Burns Road Walking Trail
Bracketed by trees, there is plenty of shade along the Burns Road Walking Trail, a .43-mile trek. If you are feeling adventurous, stroll across the canal and continue your walk on the Lilac Park Trail, which is a little under a mile long. The walking trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Outdoor Tip! When applying SPF, remember to protect your scalp; it can burn too! Use an SPF hair mist or wear a hat to protect your head while outdoors.
Street Address: 4404 Burns Road
The Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex
There is fun for the whole family at the Palm Beach Gardens Aquatic Complex. Younger swimmers can enjoy the Splash Zone, which has three slides, zero-entry pool and interactive play features. The Main Pool has three water slides, zeroentry design, a dive well and rock-climbing walls. Open swim costs $8.50 per person for residents and $13.55 per person for non-residents. Tickets can only be purchased at the gate. To see the Aquatic Complex hours, visit their website at www.pbgfl.gov/aquatics.
Resident Recommendation! “I love the pool and beach; I like a nice, shaded walk.” – Amber H.
Street Address: 4420 Burns Road
Frenchman’s Forest Natural Area
Step into a shaded paradise at Frenchman’s Forest, a 172-acre natural area with four walking trails, a boardwalk through cypress swamp and an observation platform overlooking a tidal swamp. Home to gopher tortoises, red-shouldered hawks, warblers and more, there is plenty of nature to enjoy along these trails. Frenchman’s Forest is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Outdoor Tip! Bringing a cooler? Don’t forget a washcloth! Pack it alongside your ice, so you have a nice, cool cloth to whisk away sweat.
Street Address: 12201 Prosperity Farms Road
