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Quiet Waters Park
Water is the focus of this 431.4-acre park, which includes Splash Adventure (a high-tech, interactive children's water playground). Extreme sports enthusiasts can find many things to do at Quiet Waters. There's a lake for Ski Rixen cable water-skiing, Mountain Bike Trails, a Skate Park and a variety of boats for rental. Fishing is permitted on the shores of the park's several lakes.
For recreation on dry land, Quiet Waters offers a Rent-A-Tent camping, shelter rentals, large playground, sports equipment rentals, as well as biking/jogging trails.
Quiet Waters Park is also home to the Renaissance Festival, one of South Florida's most popular festivals.
Quiet Waters Park Amenities & Information
Camping
Quiet Waters Park offers an innovative Rent-A-Tent where you can rent a site with a tent or teepee already set up. Each of these 27 sites has a platform, and the campground fee includes running water, fire ring, picnic table, grill, and electricity. There are restrooms and shower facilities. No RV sites are available. Firewood, Kindling, and ice are sold at the Park Office for your convenience.Reservations are made by contacting the park office by phone. Parks will accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Rent-A-Tent Fee Schedule
$35 per site, per night (up to four campers)
Two additional campers may be added at $3 per camper, per night (for a total of six campers)
Cash security deposit: $35 per site
Pet Registration: $1 per pet, per stay (up to two pets)
Quiet Waters rent-a-tent campground is closed on Mondays, Tuesday and Christmas Day, except for the following dates: December 29 & 30, 2008; April 6 & 7 and all Mondays and Tuesdays between June 1 and August 15, 2009.
Click on map image for a larger view.
Campground Rules (PDF - 470KB)
Campsite Pictures
Click on each individual site number to view picture
#2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14
#15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25
#26 #27
Youth Primitive Camping Area
Quiet Waters Park also provides an area set aside for youth primitive camping for nonprofit groups. Reservations and arrangements can be made by calling Eddie Garczyk at 954-360-1315, ext. 226
2008-09 Camping Event Series
Saturdays and Sundays
November 1-2, and December 6-7, January 3-4, February 7-8
Click on flyer for larger image
Splash Adventure
 This large water playground is located within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. Splash Adventure Water Park is an interactive children's water playground that allows kids to create their own fun with hand wheels and levers, water curtains, crawl tunnels, and much more. The depth of the pool ranges from zero at its edges to 18 inches at its deepest.
Splash Adventure has closed for the season and will reopen in March 2009.
Mountain Bike Trail
Quiet Waters Park has now opened the final phase of the park's mountain bike trail renovation project. Under the direction of the International Mountain Bicycling Association, local riders volunteered to remove debris, reshape the land, install new plants, and construct the new trail.
The trail, which offers 5.1 miles of novice and intermediate trails, offer bicycle enthusiasts an exciting challenge.
For Your Safety
All ages must watch a Safety Warning video at the park office and complete a Waiver of Liability (PDF-80KB). Riders under 18 must watch the safety warning video and have a release and waiver of liability signed by a parent/guardian. Riders will be able to complete the process at the park office.
Safety Bike Patrol
The Quiet Waters Park Safety Bike Patrol is a group of dedicated mountain bike volunteers who patrol the trails offering guidance and assistance to riders in need. To find out what it takes to become a patrol member call Eddie Garczyk at 954-360-1315, ext. 226.
 Trail Maintenance Days
Trail maintenance days are from 8:30 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. Volunteers who would like to work on and maintain the trails should visit the park office or call Eddie Garczyk at 954-360-1315, ext. 226 for more information. To become a mountain bike trail volunteer, you must complete the volunteer application (PDF -4.54 MB).
 
Trail Map
Click on map for a larger version (PDF - 32 KB)
Ski Rixen
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Ski Rixen is closed on Tuesdays and Christmas Day.
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Direct from Europe to Florida comes a fun, and affordable water-skiing system that pulls you silently over glassy smooth water. No boats and no boat hassles. Ski Rixen is the only operating wakeboard and water-ski park in South Florida.
Wakeboarding and water-skiing people ages 12 and older can slalom, trick ski, kneeboard, wakeboard, or even surf without the wave. So whether you're a wake boarder practicing for the Pro Tour or a family on skis for the first time, come to the Ski Rixen at Quiet Waters Park.
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Picnic Shelters and Funbrella
Quiet Waters Park offers ten rental picnic shelters and eight Funbrellas of various sizes for you to host your gathering of friends and family as well as corporate events or cultural festivals. Reservations are required. Click on each individual shelter or Funbrellas for specifics.
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Shelters / Capacities
Shelter #1 / 162 (PDF-67.24 KB)
Shelter #2 / 50 (PDF-58.29 KB)
Shelter #3 / 50 (closed for replacement)
Shelter #4 / 50 (PDF-55.88 KB)
Shelter #5 / 50 (PDF-67.41 KB)
Shelter #6 / 50 (PDF-56.93 KB)
Shelter #7 / 50 (PDF-61.97 KB)
Shelter #8 / 36 (PDF-76.73 KB)
Shelter #9 / 36 (PDF-55.79 KB)
Shelter #10 / 400+ (PDF-109.72 KB)
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Funbrellas / Capacities
Funbrellas A-D (Splash Adventure) / 40
(PDF-113.71 KB)
Funbrellas E-F (Skate Park) / 40
(PDF-113.71 KB)
Funbrellas G-H (Lakeview Marina) / 40
(PDF-113.71 KB)
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Please review Broward County Parks and Recreation's detailed Facility Rules and Regulations (PDF–139.60 KB) regarding rentals.
Insurance Requirements and Information
Special and/or Public Events: Cultural festivals or fundraising/awareness events that will be open for public attendance, and for which vendors will be contracted for providing catering, bounce houses, or other services, require insurance. Additionally, city requirements and/or fees may apply. For details, please call the park office to  speak with a park manager.
Private Events: Private events, such family reunions or birthday parties, for which a vendor will contracted to provide catering, bounce houses, or other services, require the vendor to be an insured, approved vendor with Broward County. Click to view the current Approved Vendor List.
Please review our insurance requirements for additional information and details. This document may also be provided to your insurance provider for clarification and assistance in accurately filing a Certificate of Insurance.
Playground
Our large covered wheelchair-accessible playground is located next to shelters #8 and #9 and the Skate Park.
Uncovered picnic tables with grills are available near the playground and throughout the park on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
Lakeview Marina/Boat Rentals
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Rentals of canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, and johnboats are available on weekends and holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Standard Time) and 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Daylight Saving Time) with the last rental one hour prior to close.
The cost for rentals is $7 per hour or $13 per four hours. A security deposit of $10 and adult signature are required with payment taken at the Lakeview Marina.
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Skate Park
Come out and see what all the buzz is about! These features are just a few of the exciting aspects of the skate park.
This Skate Park can be used for skateboarding, in-line skating, and BMX biking (Sunday Session #2 only). All skaters and bikers must wear helmets and must sign a release of liability (PDF–941.09 KB).
 Facility Operating Hours
Weekends and Holidays*
Session 1 - 12-2:30 p.m.
Session 2 - 2:30-5 p.m.
*Bike-only Sessions
Sundays - Session 2
Fee Schedule
Six-month Membership $30
Session Member Fee $4
Session All-Day Member Fee $6.
Session Non-member Fee $8
Session All-Day Non-member Fee $14.
Have your next party under a Funbrella (PDF–241.46 KB) at the Quiet Waters Skate Park!
We also offer complete Funbrella Party Packages (PDF–170.82 KB).
Note: A waiver of liability must be signed by the parent or legal guardian of children under 18 years of age before they can use the skate park. A Waiver (PDF–941.09 KB) is available and can be filled out and printed before you arrive.
Food Concessions
Concessions are located at the Skate Park and Splash Adventure offering our patrons various food and beverage options for purchase. Food concessions are open during facilities operating hours only.
Fishing
Fishing is permitted on the shores of the park's several lakes. Freshwater fishing licenses may be required. No fishing allowed near Splash Adventure, skiing areas, or mountain bike trails
Jogging/Biking Paths
Paved jogging/biking paths run throughout the park with an approximate length one and one-half miles.
Sports Equipment Rentals
Quiet Waters Park offers a variety of sports equipment to rent for your event, available at the Park Office on a first-come, first-served basis upon check-in on the date of your event. The following items are available to rent for the fee and deposit as indicated:
- Football; volleyball; soccer ball; bicycle helmet
$3/day + $10 deposit (each)
- Whiffle ball Set (bat, 4 bases, 1 ball); horseshoe set (4 shoes, 2 stakes)
$5/day + $20 deposit
- Tug-of-War Rope
$10/day + $50 deposit
- Sports Bag (17 items)
$25/day + $50 deposit
Bounce House Rentals
Quiet Waters Park offers bounce house rentals for on-site special events, shelter rentals, and Funbrella rentals. The fee is $150 for four hours. For current availability call 954-360-1315.
Gate Admissions and Information
The gate admission fee of $1.50 per person is charged on Saturdays, Sundays, and designated holidays (children 5 and younger are free); $8 maximum charge per car or van (nine or fewer occupants); $20 per commercial school bus.
Park Passports can be purchased at any park office. These passports are valid starting October 1 and expire September 30. The fee is prorated throughout the year. An individual passport costs $25 in October. A family pass (maximum of six persons in the same vehicle) starts at $60 in October.
Upcoming Special Events
Synergy Dragon Boat Racing
November 22, 2008
The Synergy Dragon Boat Racing Series stops by Quiet Waters Park on Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. Teams of 11 paddle colorful boats that are more than 30 feet long and resemble stylized Chinese dragons. Paddlers are led by a drummer who helps them stay on the beat and motivates them, as their muscles ache and the water flies.
Dragon boating is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. The last full regatta in Broward County was three years ago. Will Murphy, president of Synergy Outdoor Adventure Resources (SOAR) and an avid dragon-boat paddler himself, decided that was too long ago, so SOAR is directing a series of four regattas. Each regatta will be finished in one day if possible, with any remaining races being completed on Sunday.
This is a fundraising event for the Fort Lauderdale Children's Theater. If you are interested in registering a team for the next race you can contact Will Murphy at 305-972-6461 or willmurphy@soarteam.com.
Family Bed & Breakfast Series
December 6 & 7, January 3 & 4, February 7 & 8
Family Hayride & Campfire Series
December 6, January 3, February 7
Renaissance Festival
February 7 - March 8, 2009
5 Exciting Weekends !
February 7 - March 8, 2009
(including Monday President's Day February 16) - 10 a.m. till Sunset
Plus 1 School Day Monday Feb 9, 2009, 9:30am - 2:30 p.m.
 The Renaissance Festival is a great place to browse through our enchanted crafts village, where more than 100 merchants and artisans demonstrate and sell their wares. Behold glass blowing, hammered pewter, wooden toys, unique pottery, clothing, and a wealth of other riches.
Cheer battling knights in full armor as they mount their steeds, lower their visors, aim their lances, and charge at full tilt, thrice daily.
Feast on hearty food fit for a king! Experience our succulent turkey legs, Scotch eggs, love knots (pretzels), and the Queen's buns hot out of our bakery ovens. Visit the pub and toast to the royal court with a tankard of ale or cider.
Play games of chance and games of skill that challenge both young and old alike: archery—the test of strength, Jacob's Ladder, and more.
Applaud hundreds of performers—sword fighters, minstrels, magicians, mud-beggars, and more—not only on our 12 stages but literally all around you, for all the world's a stage.
Experience the thrill of our human-powered rides like the Carousello, the Wild Boar, the Flying Swan, the Crow's Nest, and the Quintain. Get lost in the Dragon's Maze, and enjoy our new Kids' Kingdom.
Fees and Additional Information: For fees or more information, visit the Florida Renaissance Festival Website. The park's regular weekend and holiday gate entrance fee of $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) will be in effect.
Park History
A little history...Using funds from the 1978 bond issue, Broward County acquired this 431.4-acre property in the early '80s from Houdaille Inc., a major dredge-and-fill contractor that used the site essentially as a "borrow pit." The proposed name of Lakeview Park was abandoned in favor of Quiet Waters by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. The park officially opened to the public in March 1983. A substantial upgrade was developed and in 1984, Splash Adventure, an interactive children's water playground, was opened in the southeast corner of the park.
For more information, contact:
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Phone: 954-360-1315
Fax: 954-360-1349
E-mail: quietwaterspark@broward.org
We also invite you to visit our other Broward County Parks.
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Course area is 20,000 square feet, and the equipment has a Skatelite pro skating surface.
