Safety enforcement at Castaway Island adheres strictly to standards set by Broward County Parks and Recreation. Lifeguard rules and height requirements are monitored continuously at every access point. To ride the multi-level playground slides, children must stand at least 42 inches tall. Staff members measure riders barefoot before allowing access to the steps; shoes, water shoes, and loose flotation vests must be removed before descending major slide runs.
Parents traveling with toddlers must account for the facility's rigid swim diaper policy. Standard disposable diapers are forbidden in all aquatic zones because they break down and clog industrial filtration systems. Toddlers who are not fully potty trained must wear a commercial waterproof swim diaper covered by tight-fitting rubber or plastic waterproof pants. Staff inspect diaper compliance at the turnstiles, and visitors lacking proper covers must purchase them from the concession office before stepping foot on the deck.
Flotation gear faces tight scrutiny. Only United States Coast Guard (USCG) Approved Type II or Type III life jackets are allowed. Inflatable water wings, novelty rings, and pool noodles are banned from both the splash pads and the lagoon to maintain clear sightlines for active lifeguards scanning underwater zones.
