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Amusement and Theme Parks in New Jersey

Full Guide 2023

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New Jersey is known as the “Garden State,” thanks to its combination of natural beauty and cutting-edge technology. The Garden State also boasts a number of amusement parks, which are essential components of New Jersey’s vibrant summer culture. Some of the best beaches, parks, lakes, and nightlife in the country are located here too.

Best Amusement and Theme Parks in New Jersey

Keansburg Amusement Park (Keansburg)

Keansburg Amusement Park is a never-ending source of amusement. With over a hundred years of history, this park offers a wide range of family-friendly attractions, such as roller coasters, bumper cars, batting cages, and more. Additional attractions include a kiddie lagoon, a separate toddler area, a crazy lazy river, and two spa pools at the theme park.

Attractions in Keansburg Amusement Park

At Keansburg Amusement Park, the “Tornado” is a must-see attraction. Your vehicle twists and turns as you control it on this ride, giving you an exhilarating sense of control over your vehicle. Three family members or friends can ride along at breakneck speeds in your vehicle.

Keansburg Amusement Park’s newest roller coaster, The Looping Star, takes the thrills to a whole new level, as it makes turns, drops, and loops in every direction. It’s an exhilarating ride that launches passengers more than ten stories into the air before plunging them back to earth.

Double Shots is a game that is somewhat similar to The Looping Star in its gameplay. You should try this ride if you’re looking for something with twice the excitement and fun of Looping Star.

Ride the Cliffhanger to reach the park’s climax. You’ll feel like you’re flying through the sky as you lay on your back and soar through the air at high speeds.

Things to do in Keansburg Amusement Park

The Keansburg Amusement Park has a variety of kid-friendly attractions, as well. To get a taste of the classic Balloon Ferris Wheel, there are six brightly colored and well-lit balloon-shaped cars. On this ride, parents and children can spend quality time together while admiring the ocean scenery.

There are also simulated rides available. Being a “Raider” of the fabled Ark of the Covenant is a unique role you can take on. Punching bags, climbing a net, sliding down tunnels, and bouncing and crossing suspended bridges are just some of the challenges you’ll face.

Fast Trax Go-Karts is a great place to race if you’re an arcade junkie. You can introduce the younger members of your family to the joys of racing while keeping an eye on them on a kid-friendly track.

Kids will also have a blast shooting down Skyfighter from the cockpit of a high-flying plane.

Things to know before going to Keansburg Amusement Park

Rides and attractions will be closed in the event of inclement weather or maintenance issues. Refunds will not be given if an attraction is closed for maintenance, so plan your trip accordingly.

Visitors to Keansburg Amusement Park are given wristbands. Wristbands can only be used on the day they are purchased and cannot be traded, exchanged, or shared.

Ride restraint systems are observed at all times by the amusement park. The size of some guests may prevent them from participating in certain rides, due to safety regulations.

Guests are expected to take responsibility for their own belongings. If you lose or break something while riding one of the rides, the amusement park’s management will not be held responsible.

Playland's Castaway Cove (Ocean City)

Located along the Ocean City Boardwalk, Playland’s Castaway Cove has more than 32 rides, including a Ferris wheel. Over the past 60 years, the amusement park has gained a reputation for its variety of thrill-seeking and family-oriented rides. An indoor arcade, two mini-golf courses, and a nearby go-kart track are all part of the park’s offerings.

Attractions in Playland's Castaway Cove

The 90-ft tall Giant Wheel is one of Playland’s Merry-Go-Round’s most popular attractions. Guests try this ride to have a birds-eye view of the amusement park and of Atlantic City Skyline!

After a relaxing ride at the Giant Wheel, head on to Playland’s variety FunHouse and test your balance as you surf atop rising walkways, rotating disks, and a giant whirlpooling barrel.

Make time for Go Kart Speedway if you’re looking for an enjoyable ride for the entire family. A flashy oval track with an exhilarating whip action is the backdrop for each two-seater race car ride.

Another kid-friendly ride is the Double Shot. This attraction brings its little riders in a leapfrog motion and a gentle glide up to a height of 20-ft causing bounces as they glide down.

Things to do in Playland's Castaway Cove

On the hunt for a refreshing ride? The Tidal Wave must serve your curiosity. This waterpark attraction at Playland will get you bouncing from wave after wave up to 18 feet in the air. Due to the excitement it brings, you will surely line up to try it again.

Climb, bounce, tunnel, jump and slide your way through Playland amusement park’s obstacle course for a lot of fun and memories.

At Alien Abduction, you can relive your lesson in centrifugal force at 24RPM as you spin in a semi-darkened chamber that creates an unforgettable sensation of being “one” with the force.

Relax and enjoy the sensation of flying through the air at Swing. Playland amusement park can be seen from atop this airborne attraction made in Italy. The ride also features a speed of 11 revolutions per minute as well.

Things to know before going to Playland's Castaway Cove

Playland’s Castaway Cove also features a Seaside Go-Kart Speedway, which everyone in the family or a clique will find exciting and appealing.

There are several two-seater racing cars on a flashy oval track with whip action for extreme fun; the colorful backdrop scenery represents race scenes; lights and signs flash over the ride to complete its great visual effect.

Along the boardwalk between 10th and 11th streets, Playland’s Castaway Cove amusement park can be found. 

As of late March through early October, visitors to Playland’s Castaway Cove amusement park can expect to be greeted by the park’s staff from 6 pm to 11 pm every day. Entrance to the park is free, but each ride costs anywhere from two to fourteen tickets.

FAQ

  • What's the biggest amusement park in New Jersey?

    Six Flags Great Adventure is the largest amusement park in New Jersey and a member of the Six Flags family. On a total of 510 acres, the park is divided between the Great Adventure & Safari Park and other attractions.

  • What is the fastest roller coaster in New Jersey?

    The Jersey Devil roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia is the world's longest, tallest, and fastest single-rail ride at 3,000 feet, 130 feet, and 58 mph.

  • How many roller coasters are in New Jersey?

    There are over 44 roller coasters in New Jersey.

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