Kid-friendly places in Aventura

A resort stay with Tidal Cove access, including a lazy river, seven slides and a separate Kids Cove for younger kids.

Free water nozzles and loops to run through, a playground beside them and a shaded exercise trail around the edge.

A pool on site, across the street from Aventura Mall and its art slide tower.

A mall with the artist-designed Rainbow Valley Playground, a 93-foot art slide tower and plenty of family dining.

A New York-style deli with fresh, chewy bagels in a huge range of kinds, plus lox and fish platters.

A kids menu with buttered linguini or rotisserie chicken and fries, and plenty of room.

Park by the waterfront promenade with a covered playground and an open play area.

A kids menu, burgers and calamari, with outdoor tables away from the busy bar.

Little kids get Kids Cove while older siblings have big slides, a lazy river and surf simulator.

Park with a covered playground, an open play area and picnic shelters.

Park with a covered playground, shaded picnic tables and a lighted athletic field.