These NJ Splash Pads Offer Free Way To Beat Summer Heat

NEW JERSEY — Summer is in full swing, which means New Jersey residents and their families are likely looking for the best ways to beat the heat on those sweltering sunny days.

While communities throughout the Garden State offer a range of summer activities for families, arguably one of the best ways to cool down is by taking a trip to the local splash pad or spray grounds.

The best part? Most of these facilities are free to enjoy.

Patch has compiled a list of some popular public spray grounds, splash pads and splash parks. They are:

Asbury Park Splash Park - Monmouth County

• Address: 950 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Brennan Field Spray Park - Union County (registration required)

• Address: 790 Holly Pl., Rahway
• Hours: Varied

Carver Park Splash Pad - Bergen County

• Address: 302 2nd St, Hackensack
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Colonial Spray Park - Somerset County

• Address: Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Rd., Somerset
• Hours: 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cottrell Farm Spray Park - Middlesex County

• Address: 3910 Old Bridge Matawan Rd., Old Bridge
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting

Fasola Park Splash Pad - Gloucester County

• Address: 12 Sycamore Ln., Deptford
• Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park Spray Park - Ocean County

• Address: 399 Brennan Concourse, Berkeley Township
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Manalapan Recreation Center Splash Pad - Monmouth County

• Address: 93 Tennent Ave., Manalapan
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Newport Green - Hudson County

• Address: Park Lane South & River Drive, Jersey City
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pine Lake Park & Playground - Ocean County

• Address: 2200-2236 Lake Dr, Toms River
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pirate’s Cove at Turkey Brook Park - Morris County

• Address: 30 Flanders Rd., Mount Olive
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Splash Zone - Bergen County (entry fee required)

• Address: Darlington County Park, 600 Darlington Ave., Mahwah
• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Veterans Park Spray Park and Playground - Middlesex County

• Address: 61 Avenue K, Monroe Township
• Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Watsessing Park Spray Park - Essex County

• Address: Bloomfield Avenue and Conger Street, Bloomfield
• Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting