Parks and Recreation

Ways to Visit Wahoo Bay

Four Ways to Visit Wahoo Bay

#1 City Led Programming
#2 General Snorkel Trips: Groups, Schools, Organizations
#3 Educational Field Trips: Schools, Organizations
#4 Public Open Swim

#1 City Led Programming

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During City Led Programming, participants have the chance to snorkel through this underwater marine park to learn about the ocean and the SEAHIVES which attract, preserve, and enhance existing natural resources. Space is limited and registration is required.

#2 General Snorkel Trips: Groups, Schools & Organizations

General Snorkel Trips are available with our pre-approved vendor: South Florida Diving Headquarters (SFDH).

101 N. Riverside Dr. Suite #111 Pompano Beach, FL 33062 | 954-783-2299

    Participants will meet at the S. FL. Diving Headquarters (SFDH) dock in Pompano Beach to board a large catamaran to be transported to Wahoo Bay. Snorkeling is optional and gear is provided for free.

    #3 Educational Field Trips: Schools & Organizations

    Wahoo Bay Field Experiences are already Broward County School Board Water-related field trip approved, teachers only need to receive approval from their principal before requesting a field experience date. These field experiences are meant to provide students and teachers with hands-on, inquiry and research-based learning experiences. Our goal is to help students learn locally so they can think globally. Wahoo Bay provides a local, living laboratory that allows students to learn about Florida coastlines and be a part of the solutions necessary to protect them.

    The skills students learn throughout the experience are practical and provide them with the abilities to analyze and interpret real data, enhancing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Overall, this approach enriches the learning experience and connects students with their community and the practical application of science. Integrating research allows students to realize they have the ability at any age to solve a problem - that they are all researchers and scientists and how to work with others and get and ask for help when needed.

    #4 Public Open Swim

    We invite you to enjoy the natural beauty of Wahoo Bay Conservation Site!

    Guidelines:

    • Appropriate Swim Wear
    • Reef Friendly Sun Screen
    • Closed Toes Shoes or Fins (no mono Fins)
    • Signed Wahoo Bay Participant Waiver (available at event)
    • Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
    • Snorkel & Mask/Goggles
    • Water in a reusable water bottle. Please no plastic and no straws.
    • Towel
    • NO Scuba Diving permitted.

    Public Swim Times will be permitted on the dates and times listed below. Please adhere to all park guidelines. There is no lifegaurd on duty. Swim at your own risk. No Scuba Diving.

    Wahoo Bay Public Swim times are only offered during high tide to optimize safety & water clarity for our visitors.

    MAY

    • Thur. May 1: 10:30am-12:30pm
    • Fri. May 2: 11:30am-1:30pm
    • Sat. May 3: CLOSED FOR PROGRAMMED EVENT
    • Wed. May 14: 9:00am-11:00am
    • Thur. May 15: 9:30am-11:30am
    • Fri. May 16: 10:00am-12:00pm
    • Sat. May 17: 11:00am-1:00pm
    • Sun. May 18: 12:00pm-2:00pm
    • Mon. May 19: 1:00pm-3:00pm
    • Wed. May 28: 9:00am-11:00am
    • Thur. May 29: 9:30am-11:30am
    • Fri. May 30: 10:30am-12:30pm
    • Sat. May 31: CLOSED FOR PROGRAMMED EVENT

    JUNE

    • Sun. June 1: 12:30pm-2:30pm
    • Fri. June 13: 9am – 11am
    • Sat. June 14: 10am – 12pm POTENTIAL PROGRAM DATE
    • Sun. June 15: 11am – 1pm
    • Mon. June 16: 11:30am – 1:30pm
    • Tues. June 17: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
    • Fri. June 27: 9:30am – 11:30am
    • Sat. June 28: 10am – 12pm POTENTIAL PROGRAM DATE
    • Sun. June 29: 11am – 1pm
    • Mon. June 30: 12pm – 2pm

    JULY

    • Tues. July 1: 1pm – 3pm
    • Fri. July 11: JR GUARD PROGRAM FIELD TRIP
    • Sat. July 12: 9am – 11am – POTENTIAL PROGRAMMED EVENT
    • Sun. July 13: 9:30am – 11:30am
    • Mon. July 14: 10:30am – 12:30pm
    • Tues. July 15: 11:30am – 1:30pm
    • Wed. July 16: 12pm – 2pm
    • Thurs. July 17: 1pm – 3pm
    • Sat. July 26: 9am – 11am
    • Sun. July 27: 10am – 12pm
    • Mon. July 28: 10:30am – 12:30pm
    • Tues. July 29: 11am – 1pm
    • Wed. July 30: 12pm – 2pm
    • Thurs. July 31: 1pm – 3pm

    AUGUST

    • Sun. Aug 10: 9am- 11am
    • Mon. Aug 11: 9:30am – 11:30am
    • Tues. Aug 12: 10am – 12pm
    • Wed. Aug 13: 11am – 1pm
    • Thur. Aug 14: 12pm – 2pm
    • Fri. Aug 15: 1pm – 3pm
    • Sun. Aug 24: 9am – 11am
    • Mon. Aug 25: 9:30am – 11:30am
    • Tues. Aug 26: 10am – 12pm
    • Wed. Aug 27: 10:30am – 12:30pm
    • Thurs. Aug 28: 11:30 am – 1:30pm
    • Fri. Aug 29: 12pm – 2pm
    • Sat. Aug 30: 1pm – 3pm PROGRAMMED EVENT