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Location
Visitor tip
Bring an empty cup to use at the water fountains to stay hydrated. Outside food, drinks, coolers, and inflatables are not permitted, but Coast Guard-approved life jackets are allowed.
Best time
Visit during Itty Bitty Splash Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-9:45am (June 2nd - August 6th) if you have children ages five and under for a dedicated, less crowded experience.
Visitor tip
The facility has plenty of shaded tables to escape the sun, multiple lifeguards on duty, and various water equipment to keep the whole family occupied. Pricing is noted as very reasonable by visitors.
About Highland Family Aquatic Center
Family-friendly water park & pools. City facility offers Olympic-sized pool & springboards, waterslides, swimming lessons & a snack bar.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Family mini-waterpark
- Slides
- 3 slides including 214-foot corkscrew and three-story speed slide
- Season
- May–September (select days)
- Pricing
- $5 members / $10 non-members per session
- Kiddie Area
- Zero-depth entry play area with interactive sprays
What visitors say
My toddler loved the frog water slide & splash pad area at the Highland Family Aquatic Center! He also loved the indoor play world at the Highland Recreation Complex (same campus). He also enjoyed their free outdoor playground.
We have been going to Highlands for many years! We have had family functions there! And this year we had a nice school function there also! The funny thing is I used to go there before it was this pool when it was the original pool 50…
This is a great place to come with the kids. There are big slides for older kids and adults, medium slides for younger kids, and small slides for little kids. There are lots of life guards and different types of water equipment to keep…
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Did You Know?
- Highland Family Aquatic Center features a three-story speed slide, one of the tallest water slide attractions at a municipal facility in the Tampa Bay area
- The facility has been operating for over 50 years, with the current pool replacing an original pool that existed at the same location five decades ago
- Itty Bitty Splash Time offers dedicated water access for children ages five and under at just $3 per person, making it one of the most affordable specialized programming options for young children
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