My experience is always a 4/5 but the 3 stars are for the upkeep and supervision overall…read more Hot tubs - kids are allowed in with parental supervision but they are still meant to be a place for relaxation. Far too many patrons allowing their kids to swim around in the hot tubs with no oversight or correction from the employees. Slides - the shrek slides were amazing, the trip to get there, not so much. You're climbing 6 flights of stairs on concrete and although we wanted to do this slide multiple times. We stopped at 3 because the concrete was ripping our feet apart. If we came back swim shoes would absolutely be necessary. Walking in general - there was only one walking liner, roughly the width of a generic bathroom mat, to walk on around the park otherwise you're liable for a fall. My daughter fell twice so swim shoes are 100% in order. Lockers - at $20 a pop you'd think you'd get something spacious but no. In the summer it's not that big of a deal but mid winter it was a hassle cramming 3 coats in. Waze pool - where are the waves? We got a few here and there but I was expecting more for sure. At least a section of time where we got some fun waves but it was just sporadic.

I've been wanting to take my daughter here for some time. I looked online for pricing and this…read moreplace is quite pricey. I decided to take her during off peak hours. I figured that after 2 hours in the water she would be exhausted and ready to go. This place was huge, with a few different water slides. The wave pool was her favorite. She spent the majority of her time in there. I would definitely come here again but it would only be during off peak hours. I tried to come on a Saturday and it was jammed packed and that's not for me.

Great theme park! Took my kids here for the day and they…read morehad a blast. The little kids rides were a hit. From the paw patrol ferris wheel, to the teacups, to the reptar carousel. Thomas the train ride tour was also really fun. They also had rides for big kids as well. These included the shredder, slime fest, Dora the Explorer Sky Coaster. and the Avatar Airbender spinning coaster. My daughter and I went on these multiple times and she had a really good time. Everything is super clean, bright, and colorful. It really feels like stepping into your favorite Nickelodeon shows. The staff was amazingly friendly and helpful, constantly high-fiving the kids and making sure everyone was having a great time. Wait times were reasonable save for a few specific popular rides. We spent the whole day there and never got bored. The food options in the park and the surrounding American Dream Mall are great as well. If you have kids who love Nickelodeon (or even if you just want to feel like a kid again), this place is a must-visit. To quote my kids. "10 out of 10!"

I finally got an opportunity to go to Nickelodeon Universe a few weeks ago. My kiddos and I met up…read morewith a few other families to explore and celebrate a birthday. The layout and theming of the park is pretty cool. I've never been to an indoor amusement park so this was definitely an experience. I'm also a fan of all the old (and new-ish) Nickelodeon shows. I loved the Rugrats! I do appreciate that you can walk around and not have to purchase a ticket. My kids had wristbands and I didn't have to pay for myself. That's definitely a huge plus. There are a good amount of rides. A nice area for littles, and some bigger coasters as well. My 9 year old was able to get on a lot of rides, but I feel like my 7 year old felt a little lost. He was too big for the little rides, but too tiny for many of the older rides so I don't think he had as much of a good time. The jellyfish swings were fun and they really liked the slimer roller coaster. My daughter looooved the shredder ride. She also enjoyed the Fairly Oddparents surfboard (skateboard?) ride but after a few rides she started to get nauseous. If you suffer from motion sickness you may want to take it easy at this park. It seems like EVERY ride spins, or has a spinning component. She had to tap out after too much spinning. Overall, the park is fun and interesting to walk around. Personally, my anxiety couldn't take it as the attendants buckled my kids in and I constantly needed to make sure they were doing it correctly. haha.

All staff members were helpful. they made our family trip fabulous…read more We made nice memories.

Super fun place we went to the nickelodeon theme park and loved it the stores where really nice i…read morehighly recommend

Great views at this playground. We love to visit around sunset. Play area for tots and older…read morekiddos. A splash pad area that runs seasonally. My kids are huge fans of this playground and love the monkey cars and rock climbing with the rope. One of our top 5 parks in the area. Highly recommend.

Amazingly beautiful pier…read more Some of the best views of the city are from here. I can come by this pier & relax honestly for the remainder of my life. Will for sure be back.

It's been about 20 years since I've last been to this Pool. Back in Middle School during the…read moreSummer, my class would come here at least twice a Summer and it's always been a blast. Now as an almost middle aged adult in an attempt to weather through almost triple digit weather, Astoria Pool hasn't lost its charm. As good as the trip was, it isn't perfect. Since it was a hot day there was a rather long queue that I had to wait through, which fortunately wasn't as long as I thought it would be. There are a couple of rules and regulations which do make enough sense to follow. No electronics in the pool area, you must have a lock for your locker and shower before and after being in the pool, a towel is recommended. The one drawback would be the locker rooms. I dunno how the women's one looks like since I'm a man but the men's locker leaves a lot to be desired. I know it's a public use facility but it could be more taken care of so it would look less like a Gulag from Call of Duty: Warzone, plus the lockers are pretty small, I was amazed to fit all of my stuff in there. Other than that, it's a nice way to kill some time on a hot day. Be mindful of their schedule though because an hour break is utilized from 3 to 4 PM.

I came on a Sunday morning for the 11:00am- 2:45pm shift. The line to get in the pool was very long…read morebut it moved very quickly and we only waited about 15 minutes to get inside. The locker room is huge and has plenty of lockers, showers and dressing stalls to change into. The pool is Olympic size and gargantuan with an amazing view of the bridge. The best part is the way it's divided. There's a section with lanes for swimmers who want to do laps. A tanning section, away from the pool where you can lay out towels and tan or read a book. Areas designated for food consumption as they do have a food stand that sells burgers, hot dogs etc. all at reasonable prices from $6-$14. A playground right next door with sprinklers and jungle gym. And if you don't want to get into the water but enjoy the view there's a terrace outside of the pool that owns you to see over the pool and bridge.

Really enjoyed doing this with my husband and son. It was my son's first time doing mini golf and…read moreit was so cute. I booked my tickets via Groupon which was super easy to do. This is def a photo op mini golf but my son really enjoyed it. It took a while to get through all the holes but we had a good time. Def recommend for families and would def come back

A good time, but the holes are a little too simple. I got a couple hole-in-ones and I'm not exactly…read moreathletic or skilled. The course is bright and well-maintained, and is a fun time overall. They also oversell it. There was one group of 8 that was 2 holes in front of me, and 1 group of 6 in the hole in front of me. And there was a group of 5 directly behind me, with another group of 4 that was 2 holes behind me. All of us were waiting for each other to finish. So fun overall, but even pre-purchasing won't help you avoid a rush.

Open 7 days 11am-3pm and 4pm-7pm Lap Swimming Mon. - Fri…read more from 7:00 - 8:30 AM & 7:00 - 8:30 PM Rules: * Bring your own towels and lock * No electronics in the pool area- must store in locker * No luggage locks, only Master Locks allowed. * All bags frisked before entry Pros: * Enormous pool * Very clean and cold water - you can tell they constantly clean it * There is a lot of space to lie down, but its mostly uncomfortable concrete surfaces. Good thing there are about 10 plastic lounge chairs (that are heavily padlocked and chained to each other) at the back that go quickly Cons: * Because it's a public free pool- there are tons of rules and staff is very strict. Honestly I'd prefer rules and strict versus total chaos at the pool * Changing rooms and showers are gross!! It smells and there is never any toilet paper. Make sure to wear flip flops because the floors are disgusting. Tips: * If you want quiet, don't come to the Friday morning session because there are a million kids running and screaming.

Jesus. this is why I don't believe in "free" public spaces without being ruined by the bureaucratic…read morecorrupt police system that is NYPD, cranky pool staff that are most probably volunteering bc they don't wanna be there, and rundown government funded facilities. There are NO snack machines NO items allowed by the pool except towel + water NO basic amenities of chairs, umbrellas, etc NO clean restrooms (they're there, just dirty) There are, however: plenty cranky "workers" who will inspect every inch of your bagged items, a "guard" at every door of this labyrinth of a public pool, and fencing around the perimeters is the pool for, God knows why. I regret coming here. I'll stick with the pool at my gym, thanks

Loved the experience having my 3 kids going here I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a…read morecamp with fun staff, activities and trips

Last year was my son's first time at WOD. Every day he would come home so tired so we know he was…read morehaving a great time. He has mad a lot of new friends and looks forward to going to camp. The drop off and pick up transportation they include is great for us parents. They choose a location that is close to your house. I love that they go on trips twice a week and go swimming . My son camp counselor was very informative and texts about different activities for the next day so the campers arent prepared. My son said he wants to go there this summer again so WOD will be seeing us again this year!!

America was on the hunt for a unique centerpiece to outshine the 1889 World Fair's Eiffel Tower for…read morethe 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Enter George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., an engineer with a head for heights and a knack for defying gravity with a dream about building a giant, rotating wheel. An early version placed three of the wheels--each 50 feet tall--at Asbury Park and Atlantic City in New Jersey, as well as at Coney Island in New York. This grand spectacle, the Ferris Wheel, is an iconic symbol of fun, frolic, and fright, providing a panoramic view of the landscape with each towering rotation. For some of us, family member and I took a spin on the Dream Wheel by Skyviews at American Dream, located in East Rutherford. There are 27 climate-controlled gondolas that offer thrilling views of the Manhattan skyline, including sights of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, 30 Hudson Yards, and Vanderbilt Tower, and in NJ, overlooking the American Dream Mall, the epic MetLife Stadium, and beyond. The ride duration lasts about 20 min and goes around only once really slowly. If your party is less than 6, one shares the gondola with other visitors. This is just your run-of-the-mill tourist attraction without going into Manhattan, and if one's budget allows doing something extravagant, then go!

The cars are clean and well sized. The ride lasts about 15mins. I visited during the day so the…read moreviews of the city, stadium and nearby were highly visible and beautiful. The cons, basic admission is $25 per person and you get stacked into a car with a max of 8 people, they wait to fill the cars. Its also only one go around the wheel. All in all a nice experience for kids and adults alike. I think it would be pretty at sunset or nighttime as well