Come on in, the water’s fine! These South Jersey water parks, lakes and splash pads are just waiting for you to try out this summer.
Bellmawr Lake
850 Creek Rd, Bellmawr
Splash around in the manmade lake, throw horseshoes on the sandy beach or do some grilling in the picnic area at Bellmawr Lake. Visitors can swim from 10 am to 5 pm, and the picnic area is open from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Admission is $12 per person Monday through Friday and $17 per person on weekends and holidays. For more information, visit the website.
Atsion Lake
744 Route 206, Shamong
Take a dip or grab a kayak to coast along Atsion Lake. A recreation center is located on the shore with refreshments for sale, and the area is perfect for spotting wildlife like great blue herons and hummingbirds. Swimming is allowed Wednesday through Sunday while lifeguard is on duty. For more information, visit the website.
Johnson’s Corner Farm Splashpad
133 Church Rd, Medford
Cool off on the farm with Johnson’s splash pad located outside of the Discovery Barnyard. Plus, the farm offers a variety of pick-your-own activities, hayrides and a petting zoo. The farm is open every day from 8 am to 8 pm. For more information, visit the website.
Bridgeton Splash Park
25 Mayor Aitken Dr, Bridgeton
Nestled right next to the Cohanzick Zoo, the 7,500-square foot Bridgeton Splash Park has something for everyone: buckets, fountains, water wheels, cannons and more. Plus, plenty of seating areas for parents and visitors to sit back and relax. The park is open from 11 am to 6 pm during the summer (until the school year starts). For more information, visit the website.
Fasola Park Splash Pad
12 Sycamore Lane, Deptford
The spacious Fasola Park also features a splash pad with a number of fountains that the kids can use to cool off. The park also has a musical sensory play area, plenty of slides and swings and lots of climbing structures. Plus, a ton of room to run off some of that summer energy.
Kroc Corps Community Center
1865 Harrison Avenue, Camden
The Kroc Corps Community Center is packed with gallons of fun with slides, fountains, water cannons and more in its water park. The water park is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 4:45 to 7:45 pm and Saturday & Sunday from 1 to 3 pm for members and 3 to 5:30 pm for the public. The river walk is open Monday to Friday from 7 to 11 am. For more information, visit the website.
