7. Breakwater Beach Waterpark at Casino Pier: Seaside Heights
Situated on a pier in Seaside Heights, Breakwater Beach features more than a dozen attractions. Grab a mat and race your friends and other guests at the Patriot’s Plunge, enjoy high-speed twists and turns on Revere’s Wild Ride or take a ride on a tube with a friend on Minuteman Express. The park also has a lazy river, a wave pool, a set of hot tubs neighboring a bar, a 50-foot vertical slide with a trap door and more. If you’re bringing young children with you to the park, they can enjoy the kiddie slides at Lighthouse Cove or play at the multilevel playground, which features the 800-gallon Nantucket Bucket. Many past visitors have noted that the park is clean and a great place for all ages. For a more private experience, you may consider renting a cabana, which comes with lounge chairs, a locker and wait service. Admission to the water park, which is only open during the summer months, is separate from the Casino Pier amusement park, which has you purchase credits for rides and attractions instead of charging once for a day pass.
8. Crystal Springs Family Waterpark: East Brunswick
Crystal Springs Family Waterpark is the first municipal water park in New Jersey. Located in East Brunswick, the park features many attractions, including water slides; separate pools for activities, children, families, recreation and lap swimming; a lazy river and a spray park. Many visitors have noted that the park is clean and the concessions are of good quality. There’s also free access to life jackets on a first-come, first-served basis. However, you’ll need to pay a fee to enter the park; residents of East Brunswick get discounted entry. The outdoor water park is only open during the summer and is alcohol free.