3. Tomahawk Lake Water Park: Sparta
This waterpark is located on Tomahawk Lake in Sparta, mixing traditional water park attractions and lake activities. The park features seven water slides, including ones that end in a swimming pool and others that end in the lake. There’s also a flume raft ride that doesn’t require any swimming. On the lake, you can rent rowboats, paddleboats, bumper boats, kiddie boats, canoes and more. There are even boats shaped like swans, ducks, blue herons and turtles. Just keep in mind that boat rentals aren’t included in the admission price, though they’re relatively inexpensive. If you want some dry activities, you can also check out the park’s mini-golf course, horseshoe pit, sand volleyball court and other attractions. The outdoor water park is only open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Visitors say that the park is overpriced for what you get and lament overcrowding. Others applaud the large open spaces to relax, both in the sun and the shade, and note there are plenty of activities to go around.
4. Raging Waters Water Park: Wildwood
One of the two water parks at Morey’s Piers on the Wildwood boardwalk, Raging Waters has plenty of attractions. You can slide on your own or race a friend on the park’s 40-foot speed slides, grab a tube and ride the Rocket Raft Run, slide off a six-foot drop into a pool at Shotgun Falls or take your time sliding through four elevated pools on a tube on the Sky Pond Journey. The park is also home to a lazy river (complete with geysers, waterfalls, a grotto and rock faces), a fountain pool, a massive activity pool, a rope swing and a pirate ship playground. Past visitors have mentioned that the park has great options for small children, and the food is of good quality. Guests can rent a private cabana, which gives you the chance to relax in the shade with food and beverage service – though the cost of the food and drinks is additional. The park is only open during the summer months. The cost of admission includes access to both of Morey’s Piers Water Parks: Raging Waters and Ocean Oasis.