30+ Fun Locations Opening for their 2022 Season

Spring is a special time of year, bringing flowers, new growth, warmer and longer days for more fun adventures... it is our favorite time of year. And with this change of season, many fun places around NJ will soon be opening for their 2022 season!

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Atlantic County

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Lucy the Elephant

Opening Day:: Memorial Day Weekend

Margate City, Atlantic County, NJ

Six-story elephant landmark on the beach in Margate City, NJ, with guided tours up a spiral staircase to a rooftop howdah and shore views.

Address: 9200 Atlantic Ave,, Margate City, NJ 08402
Website: http://www.lucytheelephant.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elephantlucy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucytheelephant/

Amusement Park

Steel Pier

Opening Day:: April 16

Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ

AC's #1 Family Destination for Amusement Rides & Attractions. Now the home to the 3rd Largest Observation Wheel in the Country.

Address: 1000 Boardwalk,, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Website: https://steelpier.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steelpier
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelpierac/

Amusement Park

Storybook Land

Opening Day:: April 2

Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, NJ

Children's amusement park in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, where families walk through storybook and nursery rhyme scenes built for young kids.

Address: 6415 Black Horse Pike,, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Phone: (609) 641-7847
Website: http://storybookland.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SBL1955
Instagram: https://instagram.com/storybookland_nj/
X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/Storybook_Land

Bergen County

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Bergen County Zoo

Opening Day:: Open Year-Round

Paramus, Bergen County, NJ

The Bergen County Zoo exhibits wildlife from North and South America. You have the unique opportunity to view such rare and unusual species as Baird's Tapirs, Andean Condors, American Alligators, Gold...

Address: 216 Forest Avenue,, Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Phone: 201-262-3771
Website: https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/bergen-county-zoo/about-bergen-county-zoo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BergenCountyZoo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bergencountyzoo/?hl=en

Camden County

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Amusement/Water Park

Clementon Park & Splash World

Opening Day:: May 21

Clementon, Camden County, NJ

Clementon Park & Splash World is the Delaware Valleys only combination theme and water park and has been a destination for residents of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware for the last 104 years.

Address: 144 Berlin Rd,, Clementon, New Jersey 08021
Website: https://www.clementonpark.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClementonParkOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clementonpark/

Cape May County

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Zoo

Cape May County Park and Zoo

Opening Day:: Open Year-Round

Cape May Court House, Cape May County, NJ

Visitors to the Cape May County Zoo are greeted by lions and tigers and bears, by red pandas and red foxes, by camels and cranes.

Address: Route 9 & Crest Haven Road, Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210
Phone: (609) 465-5271
Website: https://www.capemaycountynj.gov/1008/Park-Zoo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capemaycountyparkzoo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capemaycountyzoo/

Amusement Park

Gillian's Wonderland Pier

Opening Day:: April 9

Ocean City, Cape May County, NJ

Gillians Wonderland Pier is a historic amusement park founded in 1929 by David Gillian, who first came to Ocean City in 1914. It is located on the ocean boardwalk of the New Jersey shore.

Address: 600 Boardwalk,, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
Phone: 609-399-7082
Website: https://www.gillians.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GilliansOCNJ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilliansocnj/

Amusement Park

Morey's Piers

Opening Day:: April 30

Wildwood, Cape May County, NJ

Amusement piers and water parks in Wildwood, NJ: three piers with rides for all ages, plus the Ocean Oasis and Raging Waters water parks.

Address: 3501 Boardwalk,, Wildwood, New Jersey 08260
Website: https://www.moreyspiers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoreysPiers/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moreyspiers/

Amusement Park

Playland's Castaway Cove

Opening Day:: April 9

Ocean City, Cape May County, NJ

Situated by the boardwalk, this long-standing amusement park has thrill rides, family rides, mini-golf go-karts & an arcade for all ages!

Address: 1020 Boardwalk,, Ocean City, New Jersey 08226
Website: https://oceancityfun.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playlandscastawaycoveocnj
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playlandscastawaycove_official/

Essex County

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Branch Brook Park

Cherry Blossoms:: First week of April

Newark, Essex County, NJ

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhoods of Forest Hill and Roseville. A portion of the park is also located within the Town...

Address: Park Ave. & Lake St., Newark, New Jersey 07102
Website: https://www.essexcountyparks.org/parks/branch-brook-park
Branch Brook Park Alliance: http://www.branchbrookpark.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchbrookpark/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchBrookPark/

Hunterdon County

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Scenic Attraction

The Red Mill Museum Village

Opening Day:: April 1

Clinton, Hunterdon County, NJ

The Red Mill is a 4-story grist mill located along the South Branch Raritan River at 56 Main Street in Clinton, New Jersey. It was built c. 1810 as an industrial mill. It has served several roles, inc...

Address: 56 Main Street,, Clinton, New Jersey 08809
Website: https://theredmill.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redmillmuseum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theredmillmuseum/

Mercer County

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Baseball Season

Trenton Thunder Ballpark (Trenton Thunder)

Opening Day:: June 7

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

Big League Futures. Major League Fun. The Trenton Thunder are a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft League, playing at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark (Trenton, New Jersey).

Address: One Thunder Road , Trenton, NJ 08611
Website: https://www.milb.com/trenton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrentonThunder/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentonthunder/

Monmouth County

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Holland Ridge Farms

Tulip Bloom Starts:: Beginning of April

Cream Ridge, Monmouth County, NJ

Pick your own sunflowers, dahlias, gladiolus and wildflowers in fall and more than 8 million tulips in spring at Holland Ridge Farms. A tractor-pulled hayride loops the fields, and you can climb a Dut...

Address: 108 Rues Road,, Cream Ridge, New Jersey 08514
Phone: 609-448 -7483
Website: https://www.hollandridgefarms.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollandridgefarms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollandridgefarms/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1dLzKgx08M4bcohfNTU9w

Amusement / Water Park

Keansburg Amusement Park

Rides Open:: April 1
Water Park Opens:: May 21

Keansburg, Monmouth County, NJ

Keansburg Amusement Park is safe, clean affordable fun for young and old. Filled w/dozens of kiddie rides, thrill rides and family attraction.

Address: 275 Beachway Ave,, Keansburg, NJ 07734
Phone: (732) 495-1400
Website: http://www.keansburgamusementpark.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeansburgAmusementRunawayRapids
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keansburg_amusement_park/

Ocean County

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Breakwater Beach Waterpark

Opening Day:: May 28

Seaside Heights, Ocean County, NJ

Breakwater Beach Waterpark offers great water slides, a water playground, a lazy river and more.

Address: 800 Ocean Terr., Seaside Heights, New Jersey 08751
Phone: (732) 793-6488
Website: http://www.casinopiernj.com/breakwaterbeach/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casinopier.breakwaterbeach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casinopier_bwb/

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Casino Pier in Seaside Heights

Opening Day:: April 2

Seaside Heights, Ocean County, NJ

The Casino Pier is a "Family Fun and Sun Resort" historically known for offering an unforgettable Jersey Shore experience. They have a lot to offer the whole family with events, shows, great food, a g...

Address: 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, New Jersey 08751,
Phone: (732) 793-6488
Website: http://www.casinopiernj.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casinopier.breakwaterbeach/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casinopier_bwb/

Amusement Park

Fantasy Island Amusement Park

Opening Day:: May 21

Beach Haven, Ocean County, NJ

Welcome to Fantasy Island Amusement Park, one of Long Beach Islands crown jewels. Boasting 17 amusement rides, games of all types, an arcade, food, a classic carousel, private parties, and so much mor...

Address: 750 North Bay Avenue,, Beach Haven, New Jersey 08008
Phone: 609-492-4000
Website: https://fantasyislandlbi.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fantasyislandlbi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fantasyislandlbi/

Baseball

FirstEnergy Park (Jersey Shore BlueClaws)

Opening Day:: April 8

Lakewood, Ocean County, NJ

This is the baseball stadium where the Jersey Shore BlueClaws call home.

Address: 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701,
Phone: (732) 901-7000
Website: http://www.blueclaws.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BlueClaws1

Amusement Park

Jenkinson's Amusement Park and Rides

Opening Day:: April 9

Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, NJ

Amusement park with rides for small children and larger thrill rides like the Wave Swinger, Himalaya and Moby Dick, in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ.

Address: 300 North Ocean Avenue,, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742
Website: https://jenkinsons.com/amusement-park/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenksAmusementPark
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenksamusementpark/

Amusement Park

Six Flags Great Adventure

Opening Day:: April 1

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

Large theme park with roller coasters, gentler rides for young children, entertainment shows and on-site restaurants, in Jackson, NJ.

Address: 1 Six Flags Blvd,, Jackson, NJ 08527
Website: http://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixflagsgreatadventure
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgradventure/

Water Park

Six Flags Great Adventure Hurricane Harbor

Opening Day:: May 14

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

Water park with thrill attractions including Hurricane Mountain and Tornado, part of Six Flags Great Adventure, in Jackson, NJ.

Address: 1 Six Flags Boulevard,, Jackson Township, New Jersey 08527
Website: https://www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharbornj
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixflagsgreatadventure
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgradventure/

Zoo

Six Flags Great Adventure Wild Safari

Opening Day:: March 19

Jackson, Ocean County, NJ

Boasting 1,200 animals from six continents including elephants, rhinos, tigers, giraffes and lions, Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure takes explorers on an exhilarating, interactive animal adventure.

Address: 1 Six Flags Boulevard,, Jackson Township, New Jersey 08527
Website: https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/things-to-do/animal-attractions
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixflagsgradventurewildsafari
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sfgradventure/

Water Park

Thundering Surf Waterpark

Opening Day:: May 21

Beach Haven, Ocean County, NJ

Large, seasonal entertainment venue featuring a water park, miniature golf course & casual eateries.

Address: 300 Taylor Avenue,, Beach Haven, New Jersey 08008
Website: https://www.thunderingsurfwaterpark.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThunderingSurfWaterpark
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thunderingsurfwaterpark/

Passaic County

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Highlands Natural Pool

Opening Day:: May 28

Ringwood, Passaic County, NJ

Stream-fed natural swimming pool open to the public for a day fee, with provisional and annual memberships and refreshments on site, in Ringwood, NJ.

Address: 180 Snake Den Rd,, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Website: https://www.highlandsnaturalpool.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hnpool/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlandsnaturalpool/

Baseball

Yogi Berra Stadium (New Jersey Jackals)

Opening Day:: May 27

Little Falls, Passaic County, NJ

The stadium is home to the New Jersey Jackals professional baseball team and is located on the campus of Montclair State University in Little Falls, NJ. Fans can enjoy baseball games as well as other ...

Address: 27 Clove Road,, Little Falls, New Jersey 07424
Website: http://njjackals.pointstreaksites.com/view/njjackals/home-page-657/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YogiBerraStadium/

Somerset County

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Duke Farms

Bike rentals start:: Late April
(Duke is open throughout the year... we just wanted to mention them :))

Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ

Two thousand seven hundred acres of meadow, woodland and water in Hillsborough, with eighteen miles of trails, no cars, and free admission. Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the property.

Address: 1112 Dukes Parkway West,, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844
Phone: (908) 722-3700
Website: https://www.dukefarms.org/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/visitdukefarms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukefarms
Website: https://www.dukefarms.org/faqs/

Baseball

TD Bank Ballpark (Somerset Patriots)

Opening Day:: April 12

Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ

As The New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate, the Somerset Patriots develop todays top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars of tomorrow for Major League Baseballs winningest team.

Address: 1 Patriots Park,, Bridgewater Township, New Jersey 08807
Website: https://www.milb.com/somerset
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somersetpatriots/

Sussex County

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Bike/Water Park

Mountain Creek Resort

Bike Park Opening:: May 7
Water Park Opening:: May 18

Vernon, Sussex County, NJ

Mountain Creek offers fun all year round with their summer activities like a water park and mountain biking, as well as great skiing in the winter.

Address: 200 Route 94, Vernon, New Jersey 07462, Sussex County
Phone: (973) 827-2000
Mountain Creek Resort Website: http://www.mountaincreek.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountainCreekNJ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountaincreek/

Baseball

Skylands Stadium (Sussex County Miners)

Opening Day:: May 13

Augusta, Sussex County, NJ

The Sussex County Miners are a professional independent league baseball team playing at the Skylands Stadium (Augusta, New Jersey).

Address: 94 Championship Place,, Augusta, New Jersey 07822
Phone: (973) 383-7644
Website: http://sussexcountyminers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SussexCountyMiners/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sussexcountyminers/

Zoo

Space Farms Zoo & Museum

Opening Day:: March 26

Sussex, Sussex County, NJ

Space Farms offers educational fun for all ages while getting up close with bears, tigers, snakes, lions, and much.

Address: 218 Route 519, Sussex, New Jersey 07461, Sussex County
Phone: (973) 875-5800
Website: http://www.spacefarms.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacefarms
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacefarmszooandmuseum/

Amusement Park

Wild West City

Opening Day:: April 30

Stanhope, Sussex County, NJ

Wild West City is a western heritage theme park that brings the old west back to life through portrayals of real-life western characters, legendary events, and a frontier town re-creation. Featuring 2...

Address: 50 Lackawanna Dr,, Stanhope, New Jersey 07874
Phone: 973-347-8900
Website: http://www.wildwestcity.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildWestCity
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwestcitynj/

Warren County

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Amusement Park

Land of Make Believe

Opening Day:: April 28

Hope, Warren County, NJ

Land of Make Believe is a premier Family Amusement & Water Park offering Short Lines, Lowest Prices and Wholesome Atmosphere for the Whole Family. It is the best day trip destination in North Jersey.

Address: 354 Great Meadows Road,, Hope, New Jersey 07844
Website: https://www.lomb.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LandOfMakeBelieveHopeNJ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/landofmakebelieveofficial/

Bergen County Zoo

The Bergen County Zoo exhibits wildlife from North and South America. You have the unique opportunity to view such rare and unusual spe

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Branch Brook Park

Branch Brook Park, the nation's first county park, is located in the North Ward of Newark, between the neighborhoods of Forest Hill and

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Breakwater Beach Waterpark

Breakwater Beach Waterpark offers great water slides, a water playground, a lazy river and more.

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Cape May County Park and Zoo

Visitors to the Cape May County Zoo are greeted by lions and tigers and bears, by red pandas and red foxes, by camels and cranes.

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Casino Pier in Seaside Heights

The Casino Pier is a "Family Fun and Sun Resort" historically known for offering an unforgettable Jersey Shore experience. They have a

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Clementon Park & Splash World

Clementon Park & Splash World is the Delaware Valleys only combination theme and water park and has been a destination for residents of

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Duke Farms

Two thousand seven hundred acres of meadow, woodland and water in Hillsborough, with eighteen miles of trails, no cars, and free admiss

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Fantasy Island Amusement Park

Welcome to Fantasy Island Amusement Park, one of Long Beach Islands crown jewels. Boasting 17 amusement rides, games of all types, an a

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FirstEnergy Park (Jersey Shore BlueClaws)

This is the baseball stadium where the Jersey Shore BlueClaws call home.

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Gillian's Wonderland Pier

Gillians Wonderland Pier is a historic amusement park founded in 1929 by David Gillian, who first came to Ocean City in 1914. It is loc

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Highlands Natural Pool

Stream-fed natural swimming pool open to the public for a day fee, with provisional and annual memberships and refreshments on site, in

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Holland Ridge Farms

Pick your own sunflowers, dahlias, gladiolus and wildflowers in fall and more than 8 million tulips in spring at Holland Ridge Farms. A

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Jenkinson's Amusement Park and Rides

Amusement park with rides for small children and larger thrill rides like the Wave Swinger, Himalaya and Moby Dick, in Point Pleasant B

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Keansburg Amusement Park

Keansburg Amusement Park is safe, clean affordable fun for young and old. Filled w/dozens of kiddie rides, thrill rides and family attr

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Land of Make Believe

Land of Make Believe is a premier Family Amusement & Water Park offering Short Lines, Lowest Prices and Wholesome Atmosphere for the Wh

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Lucy the Elephant

Six-story elephant landmark on the beach in Margate City, NJ, with guided tours up a spiral staircase to a rooftop howdah and shore vie

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Morey's Piers

Amusement piers and water parks in Wildwood, NJ: three piers with rides for all ages, plus the Ocean Oasis and Raging Waters water park

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Mountain Creek Resort

Mountain Creek offers fun all year round with their summer activities like a water park and mountain biking, as well as great skiing in

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Playland's Castaway Cove

Situated by the boardwalk, this long-standing amusement park has thrill rides, family rides, mini-golf go-karts & an arcade for all age

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Six Flags Great Adventure

Large theme park with roller coasters, gentler rides for young children, entertainment shows and on-site restaurants, in Jackson, NJ.

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Six Flags Great Adventure Hurricane Harbor

Water park with thrill attractions including Hurricane Mountain and Tornado, part of Six Flags Great Adventure, in Jackson, NJ.

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Six Flags Great Adventure Wild Safari

Boasting 1,200 animals from six continents including elephants, rhinos, tigers, giraffes and lions, Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure ta

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Skylands Stadium (Sussex County Miners)

The Sussex County Miners are a professional independent league baseball team playing at the Skylands Stadium (Augusta, New Jersey).

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Space Farms Zoo & Museum

Space Farms offers educational fun for all ages while getting up close with bears, tigers, snakes, lions, and much.

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Steel Pier

AC's #1 Family Destination for Amusement Rides & Attractions. Now the home to the 3rd Largest Observation Wheel in the Country.

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Storybook Land

Children's amusement park in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, where families walk through storybook and nursery rhyme scenes built for young ki

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TD Bank Ballpark (Somerset Patriots)

As The New York Yankees Double-A Affiliate, the Somerset Patriots develop todays top minor league talent into the pinstriped superstars

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The Red Mill Museum Village

The Red Mill is a 4-story grist mill located along the South Branch Raritan River at 56 Main Street in Clinton, New Jersey. It was buil

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Thundering Surf Waterpark

Large, seasonal entertainment venue featuring a water park, miniature golf course & casual eateries.

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Trenton Thunder Ballpark (Trenton Thunder)

Big League Futures. Major League Fun. The Trenton Thunder are a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft League, playing at the

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Wild West City

Wild West City is a western heritage theme park that brings the old west back to life through portrayals of real-life western character

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Yogi Berra Stadium (New Jersey Jackals)

The stadium is home to the New Jersey Jackals professional baseball team and is located on the campus of Montclair State University in

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30+ Fun Locations Opening for their 2022 Season

Atlantic County

Bergen County

Camden County

Cape May County

Essex County

Hunterdon County

Mercer County

Monmouth County

Ocean County

Passaic County

Somerset County

Sussex County

Warren County

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