Kids Amusement Parks in New Jersey

New Jersey is a mecca for kids Amusement Parks and Theme parks in all corners of the State. The Jersey Shore with it's boardwalk's and amusement piers provide an an ideal setting overlooking the ocean with the many food stand's that sell great hot dog's, Italian sandwiches, saltwater taffy, and ice cream.

If you are a family looking for a one day trip, a weekend getaway, or an additional kids attraction on your vacation, pack the car, buckle in the kids, and head to the Garden State to visit one of many kids amusements parks and theme parks.

Kids amusement parks and theme parks in NJ are also plentiful with water parks, wild west, and Pirate themes.

Northern NJ Kids Amusement Parks

Land of Make Believe
354 Great Meadows Road
Rt. 611
Hope, NJ 07844
(908) 459-9000
Land of Make Believe - New Jersey An affordable family amusement park that features many attractions including: The Action River Ride, a Ferris Wheel, a Roller Coaster, a Buccaneer Pirate & Wading Pool, a Tilt-A-Whirl, a Civil War Locomotive, a Hayride, an Old McDonald's Farm, a Middle-Earth Theater, a "Black Hole" a 1 Water slide, a Grand Carousel, a Sidewinder, a Pirates Fort and much more. Class and group trips accommodated during week days in May & June by reservation only. They offer picnic areas though no grills, no cooking, and and no coolers allowed in park or parking lot. Free Parking, Free Picnic Area and Free Water Park are included with paid admission!
Open for the public WEEKENDS ONLY starting Memorial Day weekend (including Memorial Day Monday) thru 2nd weekend in June. Open for the public DAILY from the 3rd Saturday in June thru Labor Day. The Park will also be open on the weekend after Labor Day. Hours of Operation: 10am - 6pm throughout the season.

Wild West City
50 Lackawanna Drive
Stanhope, NJ
973 347-8900
Offer Wild West City NJ s old-time fun and excitement. Includes main Street, Dodge City, Kansas in 1880, Stage Coach rides, Train rides, a Barnyard zoo, Pony Rides, Miniature Golf, and Panning for gold.

Southern NJ Kids Amusement Parks

Blackbeard's Cave
136 Route 9
Bayville, NJ
(732-286-4414
Fun amusements for all ages, with activities th Blackbeard's Cave NJ at are both fun and challenging, like a 20 hole par 59 Miniature Golf Course. Zip around our Formula 1 Go-Kart track with it's bridges and tunnels. Dodge around the explosions and through the caves at the Bumper Boats. If baseball is your game then step up to the plate at our Batting Cages. Now your off to the Driving Range and one of the 40 tees. We also offer to bring you back to the days of Robin Hood at the Archery Range. The fun continues with other activities like the battle of Water Wars, the Jousting and Gangster Alley.

Casino Pier & Funtown Pier
800 Ocean Terrace
Seaside Heights
(732) 793-6488
Casino pier is the northern most one and features many rides for older kids such as roller coasters and thrill rides. There is a small section for younger children. Most rides require +36" inches without an adult. The southern pier in Seaside feature mostly rides for small children. There is a small roller coaster with a loop, great vista of the beach in Seaside Park and the Atlantic.

Clementon Park and Splash World
144 Berlin Road
Clementon, NJ
856-783-0263
A major South Clementon Park Splash World NJ Jersey attraction for kids and families; Splash World's (new in 2008) Laguna Kahuna-13,000 square feet of splashing, sliding, drenching, beat-the-heat fun. This Polynesian-themed adventure includes 8 slides, 10 different play platforms and more than 125 sprays, jets, bubbles, streams, squirters, waterfalls and wheels. Sitting atop the 50-foot tall structure is the big Kahuna himself, a giant jungle water bucket that dumps more than 422 gallons of water on his unsuspecting islanders playing below. Puma A thrilling rejuvenated roller coaster, with a 110-foot plummet;King Neptune’s Revenge a thrilling log flume ride on over Clementon Lake, and Rosie's Big Bear Show with live Grizzly Bears.

Gillian's Wonderland Pier
6th St & Boardwalk
Ocean City, NJ
609-399-7082
A major Jersey Shore Amusement Park with a wide variety of exciting rides for the whole family. They also offer a specially arranged child's birthday party provide for a minimum ten friends and the birthday child rides for free!

Jenkinson's Boardwalk
300 Ocean Ave
Pt. Pleasant Beach
732 892-0600
Jenkinson's B Jenkonson's Boardwalk oardwalk offers your family a wide range of activities. Whether you are visiting for the day or the entire summer, you will always find something to excite every member of your family. From free weekly events to yearly festivals there is always something extraordinary to experience at Jenkinson's.

Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Boulevard
Jackson, NJ
732-928-1821
NJ's Six Flag's most popular and largest Kids amusement parks with one of the largest drive through safaris, Hurricane Harbor water park and 3 exciting areas for small children. Tickets to the theme park include admission to the Wild Safari, but not the Hurricane Harbor water park.

Splash Zone Water Park
3500 Boardwalk
Wildwood, NJ
(609) 729-5600
Mixi Splash Zone Water Parkm Wildwood, NJ ng adrenaline-pumping thrills with family-style fun is their specialty. With more than 16 attractions, they offer a variety of experiences for everyone. Adventure seekers can find super soaking thrills riding the white water rapids. Everyone in the family can enjoy slides, body flumes, water blasters, or a meandering ride through the park on an inner tube in Adventure River. Splash Zone also offers sunbathing areas, a picnic facility and food at the Zone Grill.

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