Kid-friendly places in Apollo Beach

Playground and splash pad next to the recreation center, plus a skate park and a basketball court.

A nature preserve with calm shallow water for swimming, shells to hunt and room to spread out a blanket.

A kids menu and lots of outdoor seating, with marina boats to watch between courses.

County park with a playground.

Manatees swim right below the boardwalk and a touch pool has gentle rays, all free.