Water Parks at the Jersey Shore
Cool off with water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools. The shore's best water parks for families, thrill-seekers, and everyone in between.
Wave Pools
Ocean action without rip currents
Thrill Slides
Body slides and tube rides
Kids Zones
Splash areas for little ones
Shore Water Parks
Raging Waters
Wildwood • Morey's Piers
4.5/5
Largest shore water park. Multiple slides, lazy river, and wave pool.
Hours: 10am-6pm (summer)
Ocean Oasis
Wildwood • Morey's Piers
4.5/5
Family-focused water park with Flow Rider and splash areas.
Hours: 10am-6pm (summer)
Breakwater Beach
Seaside Heights • Casino Pier
4/5
Boardwalk water park with slides, lazy river, and wave pool.
Hours: 10am-7pm (summer)
Runaway Rapids
Keansburg • Keansburg Amusement Park
3.5/5
Budget-friendly water park with classic slides and pools.
Hours: 11am-6pm (summer)
Splash Zone
Point Pleasant Beach • Jenkinson's
4/5
Family-friendly splash area perfect for younger kids.
Hours: 10am-6pm (summer)
Thundering Surf
Beach Haven • Independent
3.5/5
LBI water park with slides and mini golf combo option.
Hours: 10am-5pm (summer)
Best Water Park by Age
Toddlers (2-4)
Splash Zone at Jenkinson's
Dedicated splash pads and shallow pools designed for little ones.
Kids (5-10)
Ocean Oasis (Morey's)
Good mix of kid-friendly slides and splash areas with some thrill.
Tweens (11-14)
Raging Waters (Morey's)
Best variety of slides from moderate to thrilling.
Teens & Adults
Raging Waters / Breakwater Beach
Biggest slides and most thrilling attractions.
Water Park Tips
Buy Combo Passes
Morey's combo passes cover both water parks and amusement rides - better value.
Go on Weekdays
Weekend crowds at water parks are intense. Tuesday-Thursday is best.
Arrive Early
Gates open at 10am. First 1-2 hours have shortest lines.
Twilight Savings
Most parks offer discounted rates after 3-4pm.
Rent Cabanas
Cabanas provide shade, storage, and a home base. Book ahead on weekends.
Waterproof Sunscreen
Regular sunscreen washes off. Get SPF 50+ waterproof and reapply.
Morey's Piers: Two Water Parks in One
Wildwood's Morey's Piers operates two water parks: Raging Waters (thrill slides and wave pool) and Ocean Oasis (family-friendly with Flow Rider). Combo passes give access to both water parks plus all three amusement piers. Add in Wildwood's FREE beaches and you have the ultimate shore day.
Wildwood Guide