Long Island Amusement Parks and Water Parks Guide

The beach is a prime attraction on Long Island in the summer, but there are water parks, pools, and amusement parks with kiddie rides to while away those lazy vacation days, too!

Read on to find out where to go with teens, school-age kids, and even toddlers and preschoolers.

Local Amusement Parks
Enjoy a thrilling ride on the twisty Turbulence roller coaster at Adventureland in Farmingdale. Photo courtesy of the amusement park
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Visiting Adventureland on Long Island With Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Hersheypark's Skyrush reaches speeds of up to 75 mph and includes five zero-G airtime hills.
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Adventureland in Farmingdale has thrilling rides. Photo by Gina Massaro
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Splish Splash is New York’s largest water park, spanning 96 acres.
Long Island Water Parks, Slides, and Pools to Cool Off in this Summer
Friends young and old enjoy the attractions and Legoland New York, the first major theme park in the Northeast in 40 years.
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Legoland New York: A Guide to Visiting the Hudson Valley Theme Park with Kids
The largest indoor wave pool in the world is perfect for even the tiniest swimmers.
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Come face-to-face with T. rex and other fearsome, live-sized dinosaurs at Field Station: Dinosaurs in New Jersey's Overpeck County Park. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
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Sesame Place is one of the best toddler amusement parks in the Philadelphia area.
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Dutch Wonderland: A Fairy Tale Amusement Park in Amish Country
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Have lunch or a snack in the Birthday Cake Pavilion.
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Latest Theme & Water Parks News

Legoland New York has gotten a seasonal makeover with plenty of festive fun, food, and attractions during its Holiday Bricktacular.
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Legoland New York's holiday makeover is complete. Here's a look at the seasonal fun in store.
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Things will get spooky upon the development of a land dedicated to the dastardly deeds of Disney villains at Walt Disney World.
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Catch some thrills at Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags Great Adventure's outdoor water park. Photo courtesy of the park
Best Outdoor Water Parks near NYC for Family Fun
Summer's coming and you can beat the heat at these nearby water parks.
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Adventureland in Farmingdale has thrilling rides. Photo by Gina Massaro
Best Amusement Parks on Long Island for Families
Kids of all ages will delight in the attractions at these LI theme parks.
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The thrilling Moon Chaser spins, twists, dips, and inverts riders at heights up to 45 feet in the air.
Adventureland Debuts New Rides and Announces Multi-Year Expansion
This beloved local amusement park is adding new rides and expanding!
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Take to the skies on Legoland New York's new Minifigure Skyflyer. Rendering courtesy of the resort
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Tap into your sense of adventure with these new theme park rides and attractions.
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