Participating Recreation Departments sell discount tickets to many amusement and water parks in New Jersey and Pennsylvania through a consignment agreement with the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association. Contact your recreation office for availability and further information.
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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
3830 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA, 610-395-3724.
Essex County Treetop Adventure Ropes Course
Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, 973-731-5800. Open last weekend in Mar.-Thanksgiving weekend. $20. Visitors traverse from platforms in the trees through a variety of challenging obstacles. Must be at least 54 in. tall and under 250 lbs. A liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian is required for those 18 and under.
Hershey Park
West Derry Rd., (Rt. 78 to I-81S to exit 28), Hershey , PA, 800-HERSHEY.
Land of Make Believe
Rt. 611 (Exit 12 Rt. 80), Hope, 908-459-9000. Why pay more? Water park and amusement park for one low price! Free parking, free picnicking, incredible family fun! www.Lomb.com
Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks
Boardwalk (GSP exit 4B), Wildwood, 609-522-3900.
Mountain Creek Waterpark
200 Rt. 94, Vernon, 973-864-8444, 973-864-8250.
Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor Water Park
535 N. Rt. 73, West Berlin, 856-767-7580.
Sesame Place®
100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA 19047, 215-752-7070, 1-866-GO-4-ELMO. The nation's only theme park based on Sesame Street is designed for families with children ages 2-13. Water rides and activities, live shows, Vapor Trail roller coaster, Rock Around the Block Parade.
Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari & Hurricane Harbor
Jackson, 732-928-1821. Six Flags Great Adventure & Wild Safari offer fun for the entire family! For information on 2012 ticketing, directions and attractions, visit website.
SplashZone Waterpark
Schellenger Ave. & the Boardwalk (GSP exit 4B), Wildwood, 609-729-5600.
Tomahawk Lake Waterpark
Tomahawk Trail, Sparta, 973-398-7777. This family operated waterpark and "old-fashioned picnic place" features waterslides, bumper boats, paddle boats, rowboats, Kiddie Water World play area, and large swimming area on a white sandy beach. Catered group and senior picnics are a specialty. Call 973-478-7490 for brochure or visit website.
Wild West City
Rt. 206, PO Box 37, Netcong, NJ 07857, 973-347-8900. Open weekends April 30-Columbus Day. Daily mid-Jun-Labor Day.
Hit the trail to Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1880's!
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Essex County Mini Golf Safari
Essex County South Mountain Recreation Complex, 560 Northfield Rd., West Orange, 862-520-5024. Mon.-Fri. 1-9, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 11-9 seasonally. Adults $7, under 12/srs. $5. 19-hole miniature golf course is designed in the shape of the African continent complete with 14 African animals interspersed among Sahara desert, Congo and grasslands habitats. A free shuttle travels between the golf course and Turtle Back Zoo and Codey Arena.
Scotch Hills Country Club Golf Course
Jerusalem Rd., Scotch Plains, 908-232-9748. 18-hole miniature golf course and 9-hole course, operated by the Scotch Plains Recreation Commission.
Hyatt Hills Golf Complex
1300 Raritan Rd., Clark, 732-669-9100.
Somerset County Park Commission Putting Course
Colonial Park, off Mettlers Rd., Franklin Twp., 732-873-8585. Memorial Day-Labor Day: Daily 10-10. Apr. & May/Sept. & Oct.: weekends 12-8. Adults $6.50, children/srs. $5, 10 or more $5. One-and-a-half-acre 18-hole putting course offers players mini-gardens, natural landscaping features, and greens from 25-75 feet long. Park also features playground, picnic area, paddleboats and nature trail.