Is this place a bargain-- no. Is this place pretty awesome if your child loves dinosaurs-- yes!…read moreThis spot is about an hour away from me, but it's worth the drive to spend an afternoon here. I thought all the dinosaurs were super impressive and love how they setup the whole walking trail. There is a ton of shade, so even if you go when it's super hot you'll be fine! I appreciate all the ferns that they planted around, makes it feel "authentic" with all the dinos. For my dino obsessed five year old he loved seeing all the variety of dinosaurs and even some more obscure ones that he knew and you never see at spots like this. They did a great job of putting some dinosaurs into "scenes" and simply showcasing others with facts and more info. My son isn't into splash pads, but that splash pad looked like a ton of fun. The climbing area was also huge and looked like fun. My five year old stuck to walking around and going through the maze 15 times. The maze is simple, but fun and a nice addition to the park. What I like about this park is it's great for kids of all ages! Probably from at least 3-10 and even older if your child is super into dinosaurs or you are an adult who loves dinos!

We came for the Halloween evening walk and it was so fun! We spent the whole evening here and it…read morewas incredible. Super family friendly and the free marshmallow toasting was the perfect way to end the evening! Thank you to the people running the show it was super smooth and so much to do! The petting zoo was a cute touch and great for my little who couldn't do the bounce houses yet :)

Better version of Chuck E Cheese…read more The best part of the trip to Xtreme Play was the strapped in aerial obstacle course. Geared towards the younger crowd, adults can partake in the play which was pretty cool. There was enough excitement from the various obstacles to provide a thrill, old and young alike. This was definitely the highlight of the entertainment center. Safety wasn't an issue and there was enough supervision even with the additional risks. There are many arcade games but 1/3 of the games seemed to be out of order for my trip. Not sure if that is because of the package my group paid for. Honestly most of the games were stale. The bumper cars were of the kiddie variety and used levers for movement instead of a steering wheel so it was a little less bump which takes away some of the fun. The overall drive space was smaller so the bumps were more like nudges. The scary 3D movie experience also didn't provide the thrill I was expecting. The aroma of buttery popcorn is very prevalent everywhere in the center, so much so that I swear it's on purpose to make you buy popcorn. The pizza was not impressive but I suppose standard for the course. During my visit the wait for the concession lines were really long. The floors were well cleaned and maintained which is a nice change from the normal food stained floors of most kiddie entertainment centers.

This is the perfect place for kids! So many activities and games to play! We got the Level Up…read morepackage, which is 3 hours of unlimited attractions and $50 in credits for arcade games for $60. Considering the fact that 3 hours of unlimited attractions is $43 on its own, the Level Up package is a deal! Plus, I don't have to limit my kids' activities so everyone is happy. My boys loved the Dark Ride, which is an interactive ride with shooting elements, and the bumper cars. There was also a ropes course, rock wall, ninja warrior course, and a ballocity play area. The only bummer was that the mini bowling was out of order, and I know my sons would have loved that.

Went on a Tuesday afternoon. What a great time we had. Was not very busy. No lines for rides or…read morewaterslides. My grandson is 4 and he enjoyed everything. He even tried some new rides. Staff was very helpful and nice. What a great day we had. Thank you.

Perfect spot for young children! The dry rides are great…read morefor beginners and so is the waterpark. The best part about it is that you can choose what you'd like to do if you aren't interested in the dry rides at all you can pay for a one park ticket and stay at the waterpark the entire day. In addition to this if you won't be going to the waterpark and will only be watching your child in the dry park you can get in without a ticket. Which I believe is a phenomenal policy that a lot more parks should begin to implement. The food is good and so are the sweet treats that you can find around the park. The lake is also a nice spot to relax with shallow water which again is perfect for children/new swimmers. However, it is very small and can get crowded.

It was our first time visiting this indoor park. We came on…read morea Sunday right at 11 AM. The check-in area was very crowded due to the many birthday parties, and the long line was also confusing. At first, a staff member approached us and asked if we had completed the waiver. By the time we finished it, the line looked even more confusing. I had to stop another staff member to clarify whether we were in the right line. It turned out we weren't. The front desk staff responsible for check-in seemed overwhelmed and stepped away twice, so it was a little chaotic just trying to get in. The rest was fun, though. They have a spacious seating area for adults, and overall it felt pretty safe for kids.

We ordered the membership package because we usually come here 1x a month but now maybe we can just…read morecome for a little bit a few times more each month. The price was $25/mo and seems reasonable. Not as big as some of the other locations though. Also seems to be a little more crowded on a Saturday for presidents weekend.

The best amusement park ever I love it and I will come back. They have fast arcade machines. I got…read moredonkey Kong and they're the best and I would recommend it.

From the owner: Located inside of Ocean Beach Park Action Amusements and Vending LLC has a variety of fun filled…read moreactivities for all ages. We have a triple Waterslide, Kiddie Land including a Carousel and 16 other rides, as well as MBM Fun Center Arcade.

Classic family friendly fun. The rides are more built for smaller kids. Sure, you can find more…read morespectacular rides for bigger kids in Wildwood or Seaside but you honestly can't beat the train ride and the kiddie rides here. Point Pleasant is cleaner, smaller, safer, cheaper, less crowded, and just marginally better than any comparable Jersey Shore destination. You won't find any nasty t-shirt stores here. The bars and restaurants are right on the beach and are a great time. It's a destination that has everything without also attracting the riff riff you'll find in Seaside or down in AC or Wildwood. Tons of showers everywhere. Parking is semi-affordable, again, especially compared to Wildwood or Ocean City. It's also great that Jenkinson's gives you a wristband for your ticket card. They've thought of everything!

Ended up here on a warm March 29 because it was closest to where I was. Got a preview of the summer…read morecrowds... barely room to walk. Usually I'd never go anywhere near Point Unpleasant, just because of the parking issues...

Splish Splash x NSASA Autism Event A few days ago we spent the morning at Splish Splash for their…read moreannual autism friendly event in collaboration with local foundations, and it truly means everything to us. We get early access before the crowds, before the noise, before the overwhelm... and that alone makes the whole experience doable for our family. Less lines, less sensory overload, and more time to just enjoy being together. A huge thank you to @nassausuffolkasa for not only providing our tickets and early entry, but also treating families to an amazing barbecue. That kindness goes a long way for days like this. My oldest is autistic and has loved the water since he was a baby, so this day is always one he looks forward to all year. Watching him feel free, happy, and regulated in a space like this is something I'll never take for granted. We explored new areas this time (the kids are getting so big), including the Stingray Bay section, which was such a fun new addition, they just opened that area last year! There's truly something for all ages, from splash pads for little ones to bigger slides for the older kids. If you're in New York or visiting, this is absolutely a summer must do. And if you're looking for organizations to support, NSASA is one that truly shows up for families like ours, creating inclusive events, early/late access days, fundraisers, and opportunities that make experiences like this possible. Grateful doesn't even cover it

Since I was including the kids in my 40th I knew we be needing more of a family friendly…read morecelebration, and I figured why not lean in. And here we are, at Splish Splash, a place I took a road trip too when I lived in Queens. Then it seemed like it was across many states. It's funny how you perceive things as a kid versus as a grown up. Now this place is no more than 30min from my parents, but I still haven't been here since becoming an adult and I'm glad we did. The place has changed so much. Better layout. More family friendly. We rented one of the luxury cabanas for the entire day. It cost $1200 and allows 32 people, but holds 40. You have to buy additional wristbands at $20 a wristband. You also still need to buy tickets. The sales office was wonderful to work with and answered all my questions and we got the group rate for our day at the park. As much fun as we had, and as great as the space was, which we plan on doing again, there needs to be more support in the Cabana areas. At one point security asked one of my guest if they should be there, and when they showed them their wristband they continued to follow up with the cabana staff, meanwhile, people kept coming into our cabana trying to use the area for themselves. Where was security then? The food and drink service also lacked. We were instructed to order off the QR code which were on signs throughout the cabana, but half of them didn't work. We had to wait over an hour and a half for our food and some people didn't get their drinks. Once I expressed how long we waited, and how we felt overlooked the staff gave us a few additional canned margaritas. By this time it was late afternoon. Most of had to leave because the kids were exhausted. Moral of the story: this place has had a major glow up, I'm hoping that the staff and service follow suit as they continue to grow. This is a piece of nostalgia on Long Island and I would hate to see it go away anytime soon.

My kids really loved this aquarium that we came here 3 consecutive days. They have a butterfly…read moreexhibit that had abundant amount of butterflies. You aren't allowed to touch them but if they land on you, you just enjoy that blessing and time with the butterfly that landed on you. All of the staff there are well-trained, welcoming, and friendly with both my kids. You have the option to upgrade your regular admission to a one year membership after your visit. To save yourself from a 3.5% surcharge if you use credit, you'll want to pay in cash. Breakeven for my membership was about 3 visits and we did just that for the 4 days we were in Riverhead. My kids loved it so much that they are already asking to go back. The aquarium is well kept and the sharks are HUGE!! They are definitely well fed. The aquarium is Atlantis themed and you can tell a lot of time, money, and detail went into the making of this aquarium. The aquarium is privately owned and you do see sponsorship (advertisement) from private companies. I am comparing my experience with the NY aquarium in Brooklyn, which I have visited countless times. The Long Island Aquarium blows the NY aquarium away in every way possible. It's new, ventilation indoors is amazing, the sea lion show has shade, the penguins can be seen up close, there's an inexpensive option to snorkel, theres a big tree house, etc. I would totally recommend coming here with your family. If you come on weekdays, there might be a lot of school kids, and if you want to avoid that, you probably should should come around 1 or 2pm. Highly recommend this aquarium.

The Long Island Aquarium in Riverhead, NY is possibly the best aquarium I have ever visited. And…read moreI've been to a lot, especially when my Grandson was younger. The experience is phenomenal, whether you're young or older. There are interactive experiences, dives, tours, touch experiences and much, much more. My favorite is the penguin exhibition. The clear sides and floor is raised high enough for a child to go under. One comes to a rounded raised portion of the floor where the child can stand completely up and feels as if it's in the midst of the penguins. The penguins are very gregarious. When my Grandson looked at the side of the exhibit they all came over to greet him. As he moved, they moved to follow him. What fun! Don't miss the sea lion show, large living coral exhibit, shark tank and butterflies, bugs and bees garden. This year long attraction is a "must do" if you're in Long Island, especially if you have a child in tow.