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
Brennan Field Spray Park - Union County (registration required)
Carver Park Splash Pad - Bergen County
Colonial Spray Park - Somerset County
Cottrell Farm Spray Park - Middlesex County
Fasola Park Splash Pad - Gloucester County
John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park Spray Park - Ocean County
Manalapan Recreation Center Splash Pad - Monmouth County
Newport Green - Hudson County
Pine Lake Park & Playground - Ocean County
Pirate’s Cove at Turkey Brook Park - Morris County
The Splash Zone - Bergen County (entry fee required)
Veterans Park Spray Park and Playground - Middlesex County
Watsessing Park Spray Park - Essex County
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