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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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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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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Peppa Pig fans can play in the precious pink pigs treehouse and other well-know spots when Legoland New York's new Peppa Pig Playground opens in 2025. Photo courtesy of Legoland New York
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Peppa Pig fans might want to secure their 2025 season passes now for this fun, new attraction.
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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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Mountain Creek's outdoor water park offers action-packed fun during the summer.
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Make a splash at this action-packed water park.
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Catch some thrills at Hurricane Harbor, Six Flags Great Adventure's outdoor water park. Photo courtesy of the park
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Summer's coming and you can beat the heat at these nearby water parks.
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Keep everyone cool at the 95-acre Splish Splash water park on Long Island's East End. Photo courtesy of Splish Splash
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