Summer 2027 in Pembroke Pines: city camps (resident sign-up opened April 6 last year), five city pools, Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park and free summer events.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Pembroke Pines camp information page, pools and swim lessons page, special events list and event notices, Broward County’s Paradise Cove page and the Broward County Public Schools 2026-27 calendar.
Broward County Public Schools let out on Friday, May 28, 2027. Summer in Pembroke Pines runs on three things: the city’s day camps, its five pools and Broward County’s Paradise Cove water park at C.B. Smith Park. The 2027 camp dates and registration days are not out yet. In 2026, city camps ran June 8 to July 31, and resident registration opened April 6. Several 2026 sessions were marked full by fall, so plan early.
Who to call
- Art and drama camps: 954-743-1799
- Soccer camp: 954-743-1810
- Tennis, pickleball and golf camp: 954-431-4146
- Special population camp: 954-727-9622
- City pools and swim lessons: 954-450-6895
- Paradise Cove, C.B. Smith Park: 954-357-5170
City summer camps (2026 details)
All city summer camp registration is online only, through the city’s CivicRec catalog. In 2026, residents could register from Monday, April 6, at 9 a.m., and non-residents from Monday, April 20, at 9 a.m., according to the camp page.
| Camp (2026) | Ages | Dates | Hours and cost | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art camp | 6-11 | Four two-week sessions, June 8 to July 31 | See catalog | Art and Cultural Center, 901 NW 129th Ave. |
| Drama camp | 8-12 | Two four-week sessions, June 8 to July 31 | See catalog | Art and Cultural Center |
| Soccer camp | 6-16 | June 8 to July 31 | Half day 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., $175 a week; full day 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., $275 a week | West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Ave. |
| Tennis, pickleball and golf camp | 6-14 | June 8 to July 31 | Half day $175 a week; full day $275 a week | Pembroke Lakes Golf and Racquet Club, 10500 Taft St. |
| Special population camp | 6-22 | June 8 to July 31 | $160 per two-week session; sliding scale available | Pines Charter Central Campus, 12350 Sheridan St. |
Camps were closed on Juneteenth, June 19; the special population camp also closed July 3. By the time we checked, the first two art camp sessions and every drama session were marked full. The special population camp serves children and adults with special needs and disabilities.
City pools
The city runs four neighborhood pools and one Olympic-size pool. Hours from the pools page, which says they can change with staffing:
| Pool | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Lakes Pool | 10500 Taft St. | Weekdays 1 to 6 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Rose Price Park | 901 NW 208th Ave. | Weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Towngate Park | 901 NW 155th Ave. | Weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Walden Lakes Pool | Weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Fees: residents $1.50 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under; non-residents $3 and $2. Memberships are available on request.
Swim lessons: the Learn to Swim program runs parent-and-child classes, levels 1 to 6 and adult lessons Monday through Thursday, with eight students per class. 954-450-6895.
Water aerobics: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m., at Towngate Pool, for adults 18 and up; $3 a class, pay on the day.
Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park
Broward County’s water park at C.B. Smith Park, 900 N. Flamingo Road, from the county’s page:
- 2026 season: weekends only from March 28 to May 31 plus Memorial Day; seven days a week June 13 to Aug. 9; weekends only Aug. 15 to Sept. 27, plus Labor Day. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Rides: Paradise Pipeline, four five-story slides into a 4-foot plunge pool (riders must be 42 inches tall, under 250 pounds and able to swim); Sharky’s Lagoon, an 18-inch-deep playground with three slides for all ages; Parrot’s Point, a 12-inch-deep pool for ages 5 and under; and Crazy Creek, a 410-foot tube ride.
- Admission (2026): $15 a person for the day or $10 after 3 p.m.; under 1 free. The park’s gate fee also applies on weekends and holidays.
- Rules: children 12 and under must be with an adult 18 or older; no outside pizza, alcohol, glass or pets. Coolers are allowed but searched.
Free summer events (2026 dates; 2027 not out yet)
| 2026 date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fri., June 12 | Mayor’s Kids Day: lunch with the mayor, then offers at local businesses for kids 15 and under (free wristband required) | Charles F. Dodge City Center |
| Sun., June 14 and July 12, 4 to 6 p.m. | Summer Symphony Series | Charles F. Dodge City Center |
| Tue., June 23, 10 a.m. | “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by Fantasy Theatre Factory | Susan B. Katz Theater, 17195 Sheridan St. |
| Fri., July 10, 10 a.m. to noon | Mayor’s PlayBall, for ages 7 to 14 | Flamingo Park, 1900 NW 122nd Terrace |
| Sat., July 18, 7:30 to 10 p.m. | Dive-In Movie | Academic Village Pool, 17191 Sheridan St. |
| Sat., Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Splash in the Pines: water games and foam slides; bring a towel | West Pines Soccer Park |
The Fourth of July show is on our Fourth of July fireworks page.
What this means for you
- Mark early April for camp registration; it is online only and some camps fill fast.
- Paradise Cove opens daily only from mid-June; check the county page in spring.
- Hurricane season starts June 1; see our hurricane prep guide.
More: kids’ activities and free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
When does Pembroke Pines summer camp registration open?
For 2026, resident registration opened April 6 at 9 a.m. and non-resident registration April 20 at 9 a.m., online only through the city’s CivicRec catalog. The 2027 dates are not out yet.
How much are Pembroke Pines city summer camps?
In 2026 the soccer camp and the tennis, pickleball and golf camp each cost $175 a week for half days (7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and $275 a week for full days (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
How much does it cost to swim at a Pembroke Pines city pool?
Residents pay $1.50 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under; non-residents pay $3 and $2.
When is Paradise Cove open in the summer?
In 2026 Broward County opened Paradise Cove at C.B. Smith Park seven days a week from June 13 through Aug. 9, then weekends only to Sept. 27. Admission was $15 a person, or $10 after 3 p.m.
Does Pembroke Pines have a splash pad?
The city’s facilities directory lists no splash pad. The closest thing is Paradise Cove’s two water playgrounds at C.B. Smith Park, one of them for children 5 and under.
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