New Jersey May Just Be The Water Park Capital Of The World
By Kristen|Published April 04, 2017
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New Jersey is known as the Garden State but we could easily go by another nickname – the Water Park State. You’re never far from a water park here and we offer plenty of indoor and outdoor options. Soon enough, we may be welcoming two more. The American Dream mall project in the Meadowlands is set to have an indoor water park, though these plans are not set in stone.
What we do know is that Atlantic City will soon have its own indoor water park. Part of a complex created to make Atlantic City more family friendly, there will be an 81,000 square foot indoor park, 27,000 square foot outdoor water park and a 58,000 square foot family entertainment center. Of course, this is a massive project and may take some time. Luckily, we’re not short on options right now. Check out one of these parks this summer.
Land of Make Believe - 54 Great Meadows Road - Rt. 611, Hope
You're never too old to believe... in summer fun! Waterpark admission is included free with your park pass, priced at $29 for children, $27 for adults and $25 for seniors. Parking, shows and unlimited rides are also included in this price. Thrill seekers will love The Sidewinder, a freefall water attraction that's the first of its kind in New Jersey. Also available is The Black Hole, the #1 rated waterslide in the US. Choose from several other slides along with a river adventure. The park will open on Memorial Day Weekend.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson
Adjacent to Six Flags Great Adventure, this massive waterpark offers shopping, dining, special events and, of course, fun in the water. Attractions include 10 thrill slides including the epic Tornado Tunnel, pictured, 6 family-friendly slides, a wave pool, lazy river and 2 children's play areas. Opening day is May 21st and admission starts at $40.99 for a full day pass when you purchase your tickets online.
This park has a lot to offer, including a beautiful beachfront location. Choose from not one, but two different waterparks - Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis. There is just so much to do here, including a float-up snack bar on the lazy river, serving up some sweet root beer floats. All day admission to both parks is $45 for adults and discounts are available for partial-day admission.
This high-tech indoor/outdoor waterpark is open all year and features a retractable roof system. Outdoor attractions include a splash area, wave pool and leisure pool, opening May 27th. Indoor attractions include several slides with varying thrill levels, a lazy river, children's play area and The Flow Rider, for indoor boogie boarding. Standard admission is $34.95, but discounts are available if you purchase tickets online in advance. You can also save big with annual memberships for $59.95 (on sale now) which include discounts on merchandise and passes for friends. Guests 65 and older are free.
This list is only just the start, there are well over a dozen water parks in New Jersey. Which is your favorite?
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