Quiet Waters Park Amenities & Information

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.

Entrance fee is $4.50 per person. During the summer and at other peak times, Splash Adventure schedules admission by sessions, each lasting an hour and 50 minutes. Additional sessions can be purchased if space is available.

*During May and August, when schools are in session, the weekday hours will be 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Funbrellas are also available. Funbrellas measure 20 feet across and can accommodate up to 40 people. They can be reserved for $75 per day on weekends/holidays, and $35 per day on weekdays. Let Splash Adventure host your next party with a  (PDF-200 KB).

2008 Splash Luau Event Series

Splash Adventure will be transforming into a tropical paradise for this summer's family-fun aquatic series.  There will be a movie, coconut races, limbo contest, tug-of-war, free Splash time, prizes and various activities throughout the evening.  Join us on the following Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m.

• August 8 - Rataouille
  
• August 22 - Hannah Montana

Fee: $6/person includes a hot dog or a hamburger and a choice of fountain drink with a bag of chips.

Space is limited. Advance ticket sales are highly recommended and available by phone at the park office and at Splash Adventure during normal operating hours.

Mountain Bike Trail

Quiet Waters Park has now opened two phases of the park's mountain bike trail. Under the direction of the International Mountain Bike Association, local riders volunteered to remove debris, reshape the land, install new plants, and construct the new trail. Phase II consists of .81 miles of intermediate trail bringing the total trail to 3.48 miles of novice and intermediate loops. The final trail, expected to be completed by late summer 2008, will stretch five miles.

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 -4.75 MB).

Trail Map

Click on map for a larger version (PDF - 368 KB)

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Quiet Waters Park will celebrate
National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

This is a great opportunity for you to pass your passion for pedaling on to kids!

• Kids Clinic starts at 9:30am presented by Club Mud of South Florida
•    Skills demonstration 11:00am
• Free kids lunch 12:00pm

Free Water bottles and other hand outs provided by B&J’s Bicycle Shop and Jim’s Bicycle Shop.

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 convince.

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: $25 per site
Pet Registration: $1 per pet, per stay (up to two pets)

Click on map image for a larger view.
Campground Rules (PDF - 470KB)

Campsite Pictures

Click on each indidual 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

2008 Camping Event Series
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
September 6-7, October 4-5, November 1-2, and December 6-7

Ski Rixen

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 wakeboarder practicing for the Pro Tour or a family on skis for the first time, come to the Ski Rixen at Quiet Waters Park.

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.

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

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.

• Course area is 20,000 square feet, and the equipment has a Skatelite pro skating surface.
• More than a hundred ramps and grind rails.
• Food concession stand.

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
Weekend and Holidays*
Session 1 - 12:00-2:30 p.m.
Session 2 - 2:30-5:00 p.m.

*Bike-only Sessions
Sundays - Session 2

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)
• Wiffle 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 $150.00 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

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.

K-9 Splash Adventure

Coming November 1st & 2nd, Splash Adventure brings you a special weekend to bring your furry family member (dogs only) to the waterpark for a "dog gone" good time!

The water playground will be closed to humans and only dogs (& lifeguards) will be allowed in the water. The park will provide lots of balls and toys for everyone to play with so don't bring any personal toys.

You have plenty of time to make sure he/she is up-to-date on all their vaccinations (especially the rabies vaccination) and your dog is wearing the appropriate County license. If you can't find the tag, please bring proof of vaccination and payment of license for entry.

Volunteers will be on hand to help out and donations for the Broward County animal shelters will be accepted. Please bring unopened dry food, canned food, toys, blankets and treats to donate to the Broward County animal shelters.

DATE: Sat. & Sun., Nov. 1 & 2
TIME:  9:00am - 4:00pm 
FEE:   $3/dog for one 50-minute session

Renaissance Festival

5 Exciting Weekends !
Febuary 7th - March 8th, 2009
(including Monday President's Day February 16th) - 10:00 am til Sunset
Plus 1 School Day Monday Feb 9th, 2009, 9:30am - 2:30pm

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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