A blast from the past, this is the most unique children's play place in South Jersey in terms of…read morehistory & sheer longevity. Open just 3 days a week for 6 weeks in the summer, it's completely free for kids 12 and under only. (8 and under on Tuesdays). It used to be a sanitarium & still serves as a place for kids to play, relax and eat free soup at noon. Seriously. It's been open for basically ever & is kind of a local secret. Unless you are a carousel expert, then you would know about their famous Ferrari carousel that is still operating and worth a trip just to experience alone. Look up the history online for an interesting story. The grounds are large enough for some soccer games etc. & I saw what looks like a volleyball court there too. There are old trees scattered around, so you can set yourself up with a blanket & camp chairs in the shade if you'd like. Or there are 3 large pavilions and multitudes of picnic tables all over the place. I also saw people with coolers of their own food. A huge slide, swimming and wading pools, free lunch at noon, plus snacks at 10 & 2, a playground, tons of swing sets and even old-school wooden see-saws = happy kids. http://southjerseyexplorer.com/2013/05/06/soupy-island-revisited/

I originally did not have a problem with Soupy Island at all...thought it was great...until last…read moreweek my daughter was approached and asked how old she was. She just turned 13 and was with her summer camp. She was told she cannot come back due to her age. Now what is she supposed to do next week when her summer camp goes back? If she was a problem I could understand but she's a good kid and now will have to stay home with nothing to do because I will be at work. I get that they don't want a bunch of teenagers hanging out...whatever...but she's with a summer camp being supervised. And to approach my child and make her feel horrible and tell her she can't come back....seriously? She was very upset.

Summer pass is a bargain for as long and as many visits the kids make. Enough kids here to make…read morefriends, and enough activities to keep the kids busy all day.

this place is fantastic! Connor on the ropes course made our experience safe and fun. well done…read moreguys!

Love this place! Wish it was bigger though…read more.. Staff cleans it 2x a day, and it feels pretty clean. I wish they did a better job of keeping older kids out of there, there is a height limit! And big kids plow through 3 year Olds like nothing! My wife says they have items that change put every so often, but when I was there the had 2 slides a hot air balloon slide and a climbing thing. Super soft so kids don't get hurt. All great for kids 5/6 and under. Please don't eat inside of here... and keep an eye on your kids in here. Please. It's a great place to unwind for adults as kids run around like crazy! It's free and it's usually pretty crowded! Good luck with finding a seat inside lol!

I'm always looking for new places to bring the kids, and while driving back from NY last week I saw…read morethe sign for WRTS. I'd heard of it before so we decided to stop in. Sadly it was closed on a Saturday morning, but I was determined to go back asap. Today, on 12/31, was that day! There aren't a ton of things to do with kids on New Year's Eve so I was thrilled when I saw that this place was open. My family drove over from Philly and were so happy seeing the size of this place when we arrived. There are so many awesome things for kids to enjoy. Swings, trampoline, kid's roller coaster, zip line, a quiet room, and a ton of different types of toys. We spent about 2 hours here and both of my kids were busy the entire time. Win win! We decided to get a 12 pack for $125 plus tax. Please note that the website prices are not up to date! Still, the price is worth it for what you're getting. We can't wait to come back!

I can't say enough amazing things about this business. We decided to have our 2 daughters joint…read morebirthday party here upon a referral from a friend. They typically have private parties that are reserved for around 2 hours. They have open play times as well, but weekends are typically reserved for private parties. You do need to provide some things yourself, but they provide the facility for playing, some decorations in the party room, and the pizza that they order for you if you have a party. Everything was clean and organized. No shoes or drinks are allowed in the play area. There are so many things to jump and play on. The workers were young, but very friendly and kind. They were always on the floor to clean up or organize the areas. There is an infant/toddler area in the corner for smaller children as well. The price was very reasonable and we will definitely be back as both our kids had an amazing time. The adults had fun swinging and playing around too!

This should not be listed. It's never open, too expensive to get in, cheap amusement ride and not…read morefun at all. A waste of money.

From skating to the corn maze, everything was wonderful. The staff is really helpful and kind. We…read morewill keep coming during all the seasons!

My 7 year old son took part in the Bricks 4 Kidz program after school. He did not want to go home!…read moreThe teachers were amazing and full of energy, they showed my son how to make a helicopter and the blade moved and was powered by a motor, wow! I could not do that. They teach WAY more then Legos I think B4K is is a must for all kids, boys and girls, THANK YOU BRICKS!!! You taught my son how to follow directions!!! See you next week!

From the owner: At Bricks4 Kidz®, we are focused on introducing children to principles of Science, Technology,…read moreEngineering, and Math (S.T.E.M) plus Architecture. Through the use of lab-focused exercises utilizing LEGO® bricks, the children have the ability to learn, create, and explore. Our programs provide an exciting atmosphere for the students to build models created by Bricks 4 Kidz®, experiment with their own innovations, play games, and have loads of fun. We are excited to be offering after-school classes, camps, field trips, birthday parties, and many super fun activities to families throughout Southern New Jersey.

What is up with the music here? It reminds me of a scene from The Wire (the season where they focus…read moreon the teachers) where one of the teachers talks about turning up the heat in the classroom because it keeps the kids tired and groggy. That's honestly what I think they're doing with the music here. They're trying to sedate us. Don't get me wrong. I love some good '90s/early-2000s R&B. But when I'm splashing around in a wave pool with my five-year-old, I'm not sure I need to hear: Sparkle - "Be Careful" Brian McKnight - "Anytime" Brian McKnight - "Back at One" 112 - "Cupid" Joe - "I Wanna Know" Boyz II Men - "A Song for Mama" Like, I love the sappy, nostalgic stuff from the BET Best of Planet Groove album as much as the next person but maybe not while I'm standing waist-deep in a wave pool trying to prevent my five-year-old from wandering into the deep end. At one point I genuinely thought: Are you trying to put me to sleep, or are you trying to make me reflect on my first girlfriend? Because it was working. I'm standing there thinking about how we used to eat at the Kmart Cafe before the Birds game on a Sunday afternoon in ninth grade. Ahh, life was simpler then. Now I'm trying to explain to my kid that he cannot go any farther into the wave pool because he doesn't know how to swim. Does he understand? No. Does Brian McKnight understand what I'm going through? Apparently not because he's serenading me like I'm sitting alone in my bedroom staring at an old photo album. I'm just asking for a little more BPM. I'm not saying turn the place into Disney Jr. radio but maybe we can at least move the R&B selection from "Anytime" to something with a little more bop. Give me "Honey". Give me "I Get Lonely". Give me early 90s Janet. Give me literally anything that makes me feel like I'm at a water park instead of recovering from a breakup in 2002. The music selection is so bizarre and noticeable that it actually became one of the defining parts of my experience. At some point I started wondering if I needed to be evaluated for some sort of condition. The fact that I'm writing this review probably means I do. As for the rides: my five-year-old absolutely loves them. He'll pretty much go on anything except the two rides tucked into the corner of the park. One lifts you way up into the air for a nice view of the park and the other spins you around real fast. Everything else is extremely tame. My eight-year-old daughter will do everything and is gradually getting bored with a decent chunk of the ride section of the park. She absolutely loves the rock-climbing wall and rope course, though, and would probably spend the entire day going back and forth between those two if I let her. She also loves the entire water park. One big tip is if you're local, keep an eye out for the Black Friday season-pass sale. They usually have a fantastic deal and if you're planning on going at least twice over the course of the year, I'd strongly recommend just buying the season pass when it goes on sale over the holiday. I believe it's around $80 per person for the season pass, give or take $10. I honestly don't remember the exact price. Friends of mine who went recently said they paid around $50 per person for a single day. I do not think it's worth it at that price. Overall the kids love it, there's plenty to do, and the water park is adequate for kids. Just be prepared for the possibility that you'll spend your afternoon fighting the waves while Brian McKnight emotionally transports you back to a relationship you haven't thought about in 20 years.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ LOTS of super fun construction-themed rides and cool machinary activities (e.g., excavator operation, crane operation, driving tractors, etc.) for all ages that you just don't find at other amusement parks. + Very manageable layout and park size for kids. Not a huge park at all. A lot of the rides/activities are next to each other. + Water park is surprisingly huge and spacious with 3 pool areas, including a giant water slide, lazy river ANDDD an impressive wave pool that is loadddds of fun. ++++ Life-jackets are provided for free to kids. ++++ PLENTTTTY of adirondack chairs are available for park-goers to sit on and move around freely. + Multiple areas to buy food with typical amusement park pricing. ++++ Food sold includes burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, cheese pizza, chicken sammies, giant pretzels, chicken tenders, quesadillas, nuggets, deliccccious soft serve ice cream and much more. ++++ Souvenir Cup purchases come with free soft drink refills on the day of purchase. $15.49 for a souvenir cup, while individual soft drink purchases cost around $4.50 (as of June 2026). + Multiple covered picnic tents to provide relief from the sun. + Big private parking lot has plenty of spaces. + Private parties can be booked here. THE NOT SO GOOD ----------------------------- - Activities, such as driving or operating heavy machinary, can feel repetitious when jumping from ride to ride. - Admission tickets are pricey at approximately $50 a pop. - Only open until 6 PM daily, but the water park does open at 10 AM, with the ride park opening at 12 PM. Wish they were open a bit later. MIXED THOUGHTS ---------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Visited on a scorching Sunday in early June and it was busy, but not overly so. No waits for any rides/activities. Plenty of space and seats in the water park and dining pavilions. Definitely could get busier during the summer when school is out, but early June was perfect. CONCLUSION -------------------- = Loved that the park wasn't overly crowded. The water park was surprisingly large and fun. The rides park was fun, but the construction-themed rides/activities definitely felt repetitious after a few. The price of admission could be a littttle more affordable as well.

to be noted - most reviews below are not from PUMP IT UP. Pump it up is in the same location as…read morethe " old" Bounce U. Under new ownership , this sometimes tricky to find space is now called PUMP IT UP- Though it can be difficult to see the signage from the street, once you find the location, you will not be disappointed. The facility is CLEAN and welcoming for active children. The lobby is enticing with it's bright colors, life size connect 4 game, and a fun spin wheel to have the kids act out silly scenarios, for the kids to use while they wait for the bounce to start. There is a space to sit and watch a short instructional video prior to jump time. Once that is out of the way it's off to the bounce rooms. There are two large bounce rooms full of inflatables. The children spend time in each room under the guidance of the employees. ( BRING SOCKS) There is plenty to keep the kids busy. I do recommend this for children who are steady on their feet and comfortable climbing, as there really isn't too much to do for the smaller tots. On my way out I read about parents night out. That looks like something to check out, next time! * this did not get a 5 star review because although we had a blast, I'm not 100% satisfied with the staff who managed the rooms while we jumped. We had a group of 3 people. 2 males and female. The 3 were much more attentive to each other, dodgeball, and inflatable basketball than they were the children bouncing.

As a concept, Pump It Up is fine enough. It's like a warehouse, with 2 large rooms of huge…read moreinflatable obstacles. The kids get to bounce and have fun, and it's a good time had by all. As a BUSINESS, these people have A LOT of room for improvement. We just had our daughters 4th birthday here, and let me count the ways in which things could have been so much better. First, THEY. DO. NOT. PICK. UP. THE. PHONE. And don't bother leaving a message, they won't call you back. I literally must have called them about 15 times, and they answered ONCE, and called me back ONCE. They are a NIGHTMARE to communicate with. Secondly, if you DO get a hold of them, prepare to be nickel and dimed to death; or more accurately, 50 dollar to 100 dollared to death, as this place is EXPENSIVE. You want to bring your own decor? $10 bucks. Put stuff on the walls with tacky putty only? $5 Want them to drop balloons? $50. Fill up balloons? $5 a balloon. There is absolutely no outside food allowed, (except your own cake, confusingly), but you can bring your own food, for a $75 dollar fee. About their food; you get 2 kid cut slices of pizza per kid, and 2 pitchers of juice or soda. Oh, you want water because your kids don't drink sugary drinks? Too bad. They refused to give us TAP. WATER. They straight up said "no." They said we could buy water for the kids, $1 a bottle. A CASE of 48 bottles is $4; you want to charge me 3x more for 1/3 as much?! (Also, you can't bring in a case of water.) Is your kid diabetic? Celiacs disease? Sensory issues? Kosher? Tough crap. You eat their food, or pay the $75 to bring yours. We ordered a hoagie tray from them for the adults, and it was SEVENTY TWO DOLLARS, for 3 wawa-esque hoagies. I've never felt more ripped off in my life. THEN, they automatically add 18% gratuity, (and a $40 photo package), but they will take it off, if in front of the entire staff and all of your guests, you state that you want it off. (They settle the bill in the main room as everyone is leaving.) The place is fine, if a little hard to find, and a little rough around the edges, but having a party here is something I'm glad that I'll never have to do again. Our bill was almost EIGHT. HUNDRED. DOLLARS. That's for 2 hours. It's a great racket for them. I recommend for open jump, but unless your pockets are deep, and you don't mind wrapping everything up in one phone call, then don't have a party here.

I really should just have a fast pass for this place. My children love it. I like it. It's easy in,…read moreeasy out. They have lockers for charge; Clean restrooms; additional activities including laser tag, rock wall climb; Arcade games; and recently saw some bowling or duck pin. My favorite is the basketball court for the jumpers. There is an age minimum requirement. My super star 5 year old will just have to wait a few years! I've gone to parties here and also had a party here. The pizza is good. The seamlessness of scheduling, equipping, set up and break down is great. My only issue is that it is quick. And they will get you out. They have another party coming in. So that felt a little rushed. But all in all good. I've jumped, helped my kids jump , it's a pretty chill place except every once in a while the workers tend to harp on every single rule without exception. Even when you can't help it. I like it here and will continue to come through.

I recently attended a six year old's birthday party. When you first walk in, it's very loud and…read morehectic, which is expected for a trampoline park but can feel a bit overwhelming. They offer finger foods like pizza, wings, and mozzarella sticks. You can have a party in their party rooms. The party rooms are time limited (about two hours or less), and while the staff isn't rude, they do come in frequently to remind you how much time is left. It makes the transition feel a little rushed. Once your time is up, you're kindly moved out. There is seating outside the party rooms, but there aren't enough tables to comfortably accommodate everyone. They do have lockers for your belongings, a small arcade area, and separate trampoline sections based on age, which is a big plus for safety. The food was average at best. The pizza wasn't great, and the mozzarella sticks were just okay like pre- frozen. Another downside is the parking lot. The plaza also has a Chuck E. Cheese, a nail spa, and an Olive Garden, so parking can be pretty chaotic especially on weekends when birthday parties are happening everywhere. Overall, it's fine if you just want to bring kids to jump and burn energy. Personally, I wouldn't choose it as a party venue because the time feels limited and rushed. Would I attend another party there? Probably. But once the two hours are up, I'm heading out.

This is our third time visiting this location. We have a great time every occasion. The staff are…read morefriendly and attentive and always willing to help in any way they can. We love coming back to pick up what we created!

My Christmas tree came out unexpectedly GORGEOUS!!!! Will be coming back to make more.read more