Long Island Amusement Parks and Water Parks Guide

The beach is a prime attraction on Long Island in the summer, but there are water parks, pools, and amusement parks with kiddie rides to while away those lazy vacation days, too!

Read on to find out where to go with teens, school-age kids, and even toddlers and preschoolers.

Local Amusement Parks
Enjoy a thrilling ride on the twisty Turbulence roller coaster at Adventureland in Farmingdale. Photo courtesy of the amusement park
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Visiting Adventureland on Long Island With Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Hersheypark's Sky Rush reaches speeds of up to 75 mph and includes five zero-G airtime hills.
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Head to the pirate-themed Bayville Adventure Park or explore one of these other local amusement parks on Long Island.
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Splish Splash is New York’s largest water park, spanning 96 acres.
Long Island Water Parks, Slides, and Pools to Cool Off in this Summer
Friends young and old enjoy the attractions and Legoland New York, the first major theme park in the Northeast in 40 years.
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Legoland New York Brings Mega Theme Park Fun to the Hudson Valley
The largest indoor wave pool in the world is perfect for even the tiniest swimmers.
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DreamWorks Water Park: Make Waves Year-Round at American Dream Mall

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Come face-to-face with T. rex and other fearsome, live-sized dinosaurs at Field Station: Dinosaurs in New Jersey's Overpeck County Park. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
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Have lunch or a snack in the Birthday Cake Pavilion.
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Latest Theme & Water Parks News

Great Wolf's indoor water park draws kids of all ages to its slides and recent renovations mean its added seven new slides to its collection..
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New additions mean it's time to revisit this family-friendly resort in the heart of the Poconos.
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Legoland New York is set to beat the summer heat with a cool giveaway: 25 lucky visitors receive a family four-pack of season passes every time the temp hits 100.
Legoland New York Set to Giveaway 100 Season Passes as Summer Temps Soar
Soaring temps mean FREE season passes at our favorite Hudson Valley theme park.
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Want to splash at the new Legoland New York Water Playground? You'll have to set the alarm to score a same-day reservation. Photo courtesy of Legoland New York
Legoland New York Debuts Water Playground Just in Time for Summer
Grab your tickets, nab your reservation, and hit this awesome new attraction.
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Ride the iconic Dollywood Express, a coal-fired steam train.
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Dollywood offers rides, shows, food, and fun for the whole family.
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Sesame Place offers low-thrill rides and plenty of sensory-friendly amenities. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place
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Children with special needs and their families will have a blast at these awesome theme parks.
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The slides at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor New Jersey keep everyone cool.
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Relaxing lazy rivers, thrilling raft rides, and more water fun await at these amazing water parks.
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