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Best Water Playgrounds and Splash Pads in New Jersey

On a hot day, cool off at one of these sweet splash playgrounds. Check out more than 30 of our NJ...

15 Awesome Water Parks for New Jersey Kids and Families

Keep kids cool all summer at these family-favorite NJ water parks.

Best NJ Swimming Pools with Day Passes for Families and Kids

You don't have to be a member or a resident to cool off at these NJ swimming pools!

Jersey Shore Family Guide

Find your favorite beach, boardwalk, and kid-friendly fun down the Shore.

The Best Lakes for Swimming with Kids in New Jersey

New Jersey has some of the best swimming lakes in the Northeast. These 12 top our list.

Best Jersey Shore Beaches for Families: Sandy Hook to Cape May

The Jersey Shore boasts some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. Check out our list of the best!

Long Beach Island with Kids: Best Things to Eat, See, and Do

Clean, calm beaches plus plenty of family fun make NJ's Long Beach Island a must-visit.

Free Beaches in New Jersey: No-Cost Family Fun in the Sun

Soak up the sun at NJ's beautiful, budget-friendly beaches by the ocean, lakes, and bays.

Ocean City: Family-Friendly Summer Fun on the Jersey Shore

Head down to the "happiest seaside town in America" for a fun family getaway this summer.

Island Beach State Park: A Haven for Nature-Loving Beachgoers

This gorgeous, quiet beach offers Jersey Shore fun minus the crowds.

25 Fun Ways To Beat the Heat with NJ Kids in August

Got a case of hot-weather burnout? Check out our ways to keep your cool in NJ!

More Swimming and Splashing

New Inflatable Water Park Opening at NJ Lake This Summer

Lake Barnegat's huge new water park is slated to open in June.READ MORE

Best Jersey Shore Beaches for Families: Sandy Hook to Cape May

The Jersey Shore boasts some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. Check out our list of the best!READ MORE

Best Tubing and Rafting for New Jersey Families

Grab the family and gear up for a relaxing float or a thrilling ride at these NJ-area tubing...READ MORE

Beat the Heat at the Watsessing Park Splash Playground in East Orange, NJ

Essex County's new spray ground is the perfect way to cool off during the dog days of summer.READ MORE

Clementon Park in South Jersey: Amusement Rides and Water Fun for Kids

Splash, swim, and ride at this family-friendly theme/water park.READ MORE

25 Fun Ways To Beat the Heat with NJ Kids in August

Got a case of hot-weather burnout? Check out our ways to keep your cool in NJ!READ MORE

More Beach Fun

Free Beaches in New Jersey: No-Cost Family Fun in the Sun

Soak up the sun at NJ's beautiful, budget-friendly beaches by the ocean, lakes, and bays.READ MORE

Best of Asbury Park Beach and Boardwalk for Kids and Families

You'll definitely want to put this classic beach spot on your summer to-do list.READ MORE

Day Trip to Point Pleasant Beach and Jenkinson's Boardwalk

Point Pleasant boasts a beautiful beach, an action-packed boardwalk, and plenty of rides for little...READ MORE

Long Beach Island with Kids: Best Things to Eat, See, and Do

Clean, calm beaches plus plenty of family fun make NJ's Long Beach Island a must-visit.READ MORE

Family Getaway to Wildwood, NJ: Beach, Water Parks, Rides

With an action-packed boardwalk and beach, the Wildwoods are busy and chaotic but loaded with...READ MORE

25 Fun Things To Do with Kids in Long Branch, New Jersey

Enjoy beaches, playgrounds, a skate park, FREE entertainment, and plenty of great eats in Long...READ MORE

At-Home Fun

25 Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got 25 fun water games to try with the kids.READ MORE

Cheap Outdoor Toys and Outdoor Games for Kids

It’s time to break out the outdoor games! Some of these can even be used indoors.READ MORE

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What’s open in coronavirus shutdown: parks, beaches, hikes you can do while social distancing

Advised social distancing plus vast closures across Long Island has us getting creative...READ MORE

12 Family-Friendly Weekend Getaways Near NYC

These weekend getaways not far from NYC offer nature, culture, art, and food and are well worth...READ MORE

Where to Fish with Kids in Connecticut

Here are our favorite fishing holes for families to visit in Connecticut, from Candlewood Lake in...READ MORE

St. Augustine, Florida: 25 Best Things to Do with Kids

Enjoy a day at the beach, visiting with alligators, learning about pirates, or sailing the seas in...READ MORE

Orange County's Best Kept Secret Is a Water Park Right on the Beach

Newport Beach has a cove hidden in plain sight that may be the best family beach day in the...READ MORE

10 Great SoCal Beach Towns for a Classic California Seaside Day

Ready for the beach? There's plenty of it in SoCal, but these towns have more than just sand and...READ MORE