KEANSBURG AMUSEMENT PARK is a Great Summer Destination for Families and Many More

By: Jul. 07, 2016
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Summer fun is waiting for you at Keansburg Amusement Park located on the New Jersey bayshore. Families, couples and many more will enjoy day trips to this venue that includes a great waterpark, rides for all ages, games and fantastic food choices. And Keansburg is very easy to reach from all over the metropolitan area.

Start your day at Runaway Rapids Waterpark with thrilling slides that include their Nestea Plunge, Mountain Blast, Mega Bunga Falls and Soaring Thunder. Interactive play areas like the Toddler's Reef and Tipping Bucket & Bridge will delight the youngsters. And for those who prefer, relax at the Lost Lagoon heated pool or lounge in comfortable chairs and soak up the sun.

Just across Beachway Avenue from Runaway Rapids, excitement awaits with amusements for one and all. Prize wheels, games of skill and arcades offer hours of fascinating fun. 14 Kiddie rides like the Antique Cars, Jolly Caterpiller, Oval Kiddie Whip will bring miles of smiles. Everyone will enjoy the classic rides like the Bumper Cars, Whip or Wave Swinger. Thrill rides for the daring include the Pharaoh's Fury, Cliffhanger, Chaos and Double Shot. Don't miss out on the Go Karts and Hallowgraves Haunted Manor.

A wide array of food choices will please everyone in your party. The Olde Heidelberg Inn has been meticulously restored since Hurricane Sandy and they offer some of the best hot dogs on the Jersey Shore. Club Miami allows guests to relax over drinks while enjoying their raw bar, seafood, burgers and their specialty, clam chowder. Concessions and casual spots abound with your favorite summertime fare. Indulge in tempting selections like sausage and peppers, corn on the cob, shish kabob, nachos, pizza, ice cream, cotton candy, funnel cakes and so much more.

Keansburg also has a 2,000-foot fishing pier that overlooks the scenic Raritan Bay. No tackle, no problem. You can rent bait, tackle, pole and scoop nets on site.

We like that Keansburg Amusement Park is meticulously maintained and continues to add new attractions each year. It is one of the oldest family-owned amusement parks in the Garden State. And check out their summer specials that make it a true bargain at the New Jersey Shore. Put Keansburg on your "must go" list for a totally fun happening.

For more information, to purchase tickets and to find out about special events, group rates and deals for guests that include discount days, visit https://keansburgamusementpark.com/. You can also contact them at info@keansburgamusementpark.com. Keansburg is convenient to Route 35, the Garden State Parkway and has generous parking available. You can also visit by bus from New York City via Academy Bus Lines with a destination of Keansburg/Beachway (www.academybus.com).

Photo credit: Courtesy of Keansburg Amusement Park

Editor's Note: Stay tuned to Broadwayworld.com New Jersey in the coming weeks for more great summer destinations in the Garden State.



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