Best Theme Parks in Miami

Miami has some exquisite forms of adventures to offer, and the following theme parks are pertinent examples of the same!

Here is the list of 13 Theme Parks in Miami

1. Jungle Island, Miami

Jungle Island, Miami

Sandwiched between Downtown Miami and South Beach, Miami’s bountiful zoological theme park, Jungle Island is popular for its exotic animals, sensational social events, and flashy pink flamingos. Founded in 1936, the Jungle Island, formerly known as the Parrot jungle, is one of the oldest attractions in Miami filled with entertaining animal shows of lemurs and tortoises along with hands-on activities at the Petting Barn. The 18-acre park is the warehouse of a thousand varieties of parrots with more than 3,000 varieties of animals. Environmentally sustained Jungle Island has its own water park featuring rapids, riptides, slides, and a climbing wall. Visitors can explore the newly established 13,800 sq Feet Treetop ballroom and enjoy delectables under the expert supervision of Executive Chef Mark Borowski.

Entry fee : Depends on tour activities

Timings : 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

2. Miami Shores Aquatic Centre, Miami

Miami Shores Aquatic Centre, Miami

The tropical climate of Miami is a perfect destination for swimming in the 8-lane professional Miami Shores Aquatic Centre. Travelers can not only enjoy lap swimming but you can also get a glimpse of the famous Flying Eagles Swim Team of Miami. The adventurous water slides, fun zones and an indulging meal in the food court will be exhilarating. Maintaining a consistent temperature as per seasons throughout the year, the entertaining pool parties and Dive-In theatre is a must try at Miami Shore Aquatic Centre. Your safety in the blue water will be maintained by certified American Red Cross lifeguards.

Entry fee : $10 approx

Timings :

Monday to Friday - 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM 

Saturday - 10:00 AM - 06:30 PM 

Sunday - 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM 

(Operation hours vary as per season)

3. Grapeland Water Park, Miami

Grapeland Water Park, Miami

The 13 acres Grapeland Water Park of Miami is just a few miles from the Biscayne Bay, offering a pleasant outing option to families under the subtropical sun of Miami. Under the supervision of the City of Parks and Recreation Department, this amusement park is beautifully adorned by Romero Britto’s eye goggling pop art. The fun theme of pirate’s ship wreck takes the center stage in Grapeland Water Park. No wonder you can indulge in unlimited splashing is the Captain’s Lagoon, assigned only for swimming. Sliding along the inner tubes in the Buccaneer River Ride is joyful. The Private’s Plunge section is most adventurous while you slide through the fastest lanes creating enormous splash. For toddlers, the Shipwreck Island section is the best to let them be. Grapeland Water Park also offers swimming lessons, a glorious snack bar, and a lovely time.

Entrance fee - : Child: USD 7
Miami-Dade County Residents: USD 12
Non Residents: USD 15

Timings : Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 AM to 04:45 PM, Monday to Friday - Closed

4. Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Miami

Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Miami

A wonderful expedition to the world’s largest holiday-themed park in Miami, the Santa’s Enchanted Forest is a never-to-miss experience while spending your Christmas in Miami. Being a popular South Florida annual holiday tradition running for 37 years, Santa’s Enchanted Forest boasts of organizing the miraculously tallest Christmas light show of South Florida, attracting travelers from around the globe. With more than 100 rides sectioned as kids, family, and thrilling rides, your day will end with an adventurous Gauchos Thrill show and Christmas Karaoke. No Christmas in South Florida is complete without attending this giant fiesta in Santa’s Enchanted Forest and experiencing the adventurous roller coasters, bungee jumping, slingshot, wall climbing and what not.

Entry fee : Free

5. Dezerland Park, Miami

Dezerland Park, Miami

If the subtropical outdoor theme parks of Miami doesn’t entice you, you need to run fast into the virtual reality world of Dezerland Park in Miami. Once you enter, 250,000 sq. ft. indoor entertainment park opens in front of you hundreds of gaming options to sweat out. Starting with exploring more than 100 options in the Miami Arcade, players will be enthralled to engage in the diversity.Try rock climbing, finding your way through a ropes course, and mini-golf playing and do not miss the ultimate virtual reality experience in Dezerland Park of Miami, harboring you to a world otherwise. If you have some more time to spare, go for encountering mini ninja, bumper cars, and trampolining.

Entry fee : Free

Timings : Monday to Friday - 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Saturday to Sunday - 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

6. Flamingo Water Park, Miami

Flamingo Water Park, Miami

Open on weekends, the family-friendly theme park of Miami, the Flamingo Water Park is an ideal escape for a refreshing weekend, galloping in 120,000 gallons of water seamlessly. No one can leave the park without relaxing in the 630 Feet lazy river, plunging in the zero depths kid’s pool or take a faith leap from the 30 feet tower and get wet in the fun and frolic of Flamingo Water Park. the slide tower with 3 main slides, 6 kiddy slides and 2 pool areas will catch your attention all at once. There is also a play zone with 9000 gallons of fresh warm water, a 584 Square Feet Tot Spot for toddlers to enjoy, a mesmerising lounge pool with encircled serenity, and a Water Park Wet Area with spa facilities. Travelers can also enjoy a peaceful stay in the attached Kissimmee resort, without any hassle.

Entry fee : Free

Timings : Friday to Sunday (hours are subject to change as per seasons)

7. Virtual Reality Park, Miami

Virtual Reality Park, Miami

Virtual Reality Park of Miami urges you to drown in the world of immersive experience with virtual reality games and attractions in all corners. Once you enter the 13,000 square foot virtual reality theme park, you can experience 3-D world with challenges and numerous entertainment options. Featuring more than 20 virtual reality games, 50 3-D films, a virtual arena and a virtual escape room, you can readily see your fellow friends in armour, shoot them and slide through glass walls in the virtual area room. The extravagant enjoyment while using the VR Motorcycle, VR star blade space fight, or the VR reactor will surely blow your mind in Miami.

Entry fee :
Price  - Starting at $10

Timings : Monday-Thursday from 2:15 to 8 pm, Thursday from 2:15 to 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm.

8. Uncle Bernie’s Amusement Park, Miami

Uncle Bernie’s Amusement Park, Miami

Uncle Bernie’s Amusement park in Miami has been the centre of attraction from 2002, introducing affordable fun rides for both kids and the family, round the year. Located in the second-largest outdoor flea market of the U.S. in the Swap Shop of Fort Lauderdale, kids can also celebrate their birthday parties, availing preferable packages in this little paradise of cheerfulness. Wandering around this amusement park, one can also see school kids engaged in their fun field trips. Snacks and plentiful joy is always available here in Uncle Bernie’s Amusement Park.

Entry fee : Free

Timings : Monday to Tuesday - Closed Wednesday to Friday - 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM Saturday -10:00 AM- 7:30 PM Sunday - 10:00 AM- 8:00 PM

9. Everglades Safari Park, Miami

Everglades Safari Park, Miami

Exploring out in the wild and unhindered air of Everglades Safari Park of Miami is going to top your list of best experiences in Miami, without a doubt. A perfect place for families to get together, visitors can navigate for 40 minutes through the dwindling course of sparkling water of Everglades Safari Park in its popular airboats available at every 25 minutes interval and last departing at 04:00 PM. Customized group tours are available in this amusement park of Miami, accompanied by expert captains in your trip to guide you through the wilderness, identifying hundreds of plants and animals hovering around. The private tour to Everglades National Park through the waterway will be exhilarating. Don't miss watching the alligator show and catching a glimpse of cute snail kites.

Pricing :
 Starting at $28

Timings : 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

10. MegaJump Doral Trampoline Park and Laser Tag, Miami

MegaJump Doral Trampoline Park and Laser Tag, Miami

MegaJump Doral Trampoline Park and Laser Tag No place in Miami is better to wash off your worries than MegaJump Doral Trampoline Park, located just near to Chipotle Mexican Grill in Doral, Florida. Spread on an area of 33,000 Square Feet, Mega Jump Doral is an acclaimed and popular Mega Jump franchise offering extreme ninja courses, basketball hoops, battle beam, tumbling lanes, dodgeball courts, a general jumping room and whatnot. A perfect suit for all ages, Mega Jump Doral trampoline-themed park of Miami also offers lavish party rooms for mega events like birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers and more. Gamers get drowned in playing the popular Laser Tag game in the colored touch screen arena. Taking a leap in the sky through a mega bounce wall-to-wall trampoline is the ultimate fun. A mega cafe within the popular impeccable pizzas, starters, sandwiches and mouth watering combos are just a grip away.

Pricing : Depends on games

Timings : Monday to Friday - 02:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 PM to 09:00 PM

11. Miami Watersports Complex, Miami

Miami Watersports Complex, Miami

The sub tropical encouraging weather of Miami makes this city a lovable spot for swimming down the sparkling water. Miami watersport Complex is a fully equipped boat and cable park, offering summer camps to kids, two full sized cables and a boat lake. Don't forget to carry enough sunscreen, swmit suit and towels, also in case you forget your swimming equipment there is a rental and a pro shop available in the complex to cater to your service. Group events with decked up picnic tables and kneeboards, private swimming lessons, waterski, watersurf, and an engaging 3 skill levels waterpark will grab your attention for an entire day seamlessly.

Pricing :
 Starting at  $59

Timings : Winter - 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Spring, Summer, Fall - 8am-7pm. Open every day of the year!

12. Bucky Dent Waterpark, Miami

Bucky Dent Waterpark, Miami

Staged in the Cuban neighbourhood of Miami in Hialeah, the Bucky Dent Waterpark is a 25 acre big amusement park in Miami, inviting eyes from around the world. Named after Rusell Earl Bucky Dent, this age old theme water park consists of a 150 feet long water slides, urging kids to splash their ways through the slides. There is also a zero entry point for enthusiasts to take a dip and a six lane huge activity pool to spend your time relaxing in the Hialeah wind. If you are too out of energy and need a gulp of tasty drink, Bucky Dent Waterpark serves you bountiful of delectable choices.

Pricing : No entry fee

13. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Miami

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, Miami

A day in Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park of Miami will seem to be too less to fully grasp the various fun that the park offers.a perfect place for young and old, you can try your skill as the Virtual Reality gaming expert or visit the adventure hub with rope course and sky rider coasters o add to the fun. With a proper safety harness, climbing the top notch walls will sweat you even more. Adding to the frolic is the refreshing attached cafe serving refreshing drinks in between. The other fun games of Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park include tube playground, battle beam, wipeout, warrior course, leap of faith and many more.

Entry fee : Free

Timings : Monday - 12:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Tuesday to Friday - 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Saturday - 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Sunday - 11:00AM to 08:00 PM

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