NIce decent park. I like the lakes and all. We had fun walking around the lake and people watching…read morewith their awesome pets and all. Families have get togetheree. s, and there are baseball fields and other sports here. I like it, it is a good park.

Nothing beats Laurel Acres Park. Great place to bring the family, friends and pets. They have 2 dog…read moreparks (large and small). A couple of nice playgrounds for little ones. Clean bathrooms. Great venue for concerts and sports events. Whether it's baseball or soccer, it's a great park for sports and watching. The path is around 1 mile which is great for walkers or joggers. During the pandemic, this park took the place of some gyms and exercise facilities. Entry on 2 sides---Church Rd and also Union Mill Road. Plenty of parking. Nice gazebos and picnic areas for parties and events. Enjoy the great view over the lake as you walk around. Sometimes they also have remote controlled boat races on the lake. Catch some nature while you're relaxing.

I already wrote a review on this place, but I forgot to add something they do travel camp and it's…read morereally fun, but I will say the workers there do you have a bit of an attitude I understand working with a bunch of teenagers can be stressful. I go to this camp but when they're stressed out, they take it out on the kids there and they curse a lot. They're not the nicest people sometimes they're nice sometimes they're not if you make one mistake they'll yell at you in scold you I love the travel camp program, but I think the workers there need to be a bit nicer

Great amount of activities available. Miniature golf course and lake was a great hit.read more

Like my father who attended in 1953 , I loved it! The only bad memory I have is being chased by the…read moreJersey Devil on my way to the head at 3:00 in the morning.

My son goes to the sleepaway camp for a couple weeks each summer. We live in Brooklyn and it's…read moreperfect for us! 2 hours away from home. Not a "resort" type camp w/ jet skiing etc but just a sweet traditional sleepaway camp. Archery, boating, horseback riding, campfires, etc. Classic fun! No electronics allowed. The family camp weekends in Labor Day & Memorial Day weekend are fun for our family. The girl's camp across the lake is great too!

I've been coming here for years and if you've been here there shouldn't be any negative reviews…read more.. There are many trails to walk as well as area's to drive your 4x4... They also have area's to camp with an RV and tents... If your not into roughing it they also rent cabins... State residents get a discount on their stay... I've never camped here but it is an option for us... But I'd like to get a portable generator before we stay here for a few days... There's plenty to do and learn here... I'm sure we'll be back here for a few day trips before we finally come and stay for a few days...

Wharton State Forest is a great area of the Garden State to get away from the suburban sprawl and…read morethe densely packed roads and houses. It's located in the Pine Barrens, a roughly one million acre forest stretching across the southern portion of the state. There's a lot of history and natural beauty in the Pine Barrens. Tons of ponds and lakes and sandy trails to get lost on whether on foot or on bike or ATV. My son and I occasionally camp at Goshen Pond. It's a very primitive campground with nothing but a pit toilet and a hand pump for water in terms of amenities. Each campsite has a fire ring with cooking grate. Campsite #3 is nice as it's on the edge and somewhat secluded from the rest of the campground, but #13 and #14 are probably the best in terms of proximity to and view of the pond. We normally camp in the spring or fall. Would not recommend the summer as ticks and chiggers can be out of control.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ LOTS of super fun construction-themed rides and cool machinary activities (e.g., excavator operation, crane operation, driving tractors, etc.) for all ages that you just don't find at other amusement parks. + Very manageable layout and park size for kids. Not a huge park at all. A lot of the rides/activities are next to each other. + Water park is surprisingly huge and spacious with 3 pool areas, including a giant water slide, lazy river ANDDD an impressive wave pool that is loadddds of fun. ++++ Life-jackets are provided for free to kids. ++++ PLENTTTTY of adirondack chairs are available for park-goers to sit on and move around freely. + Multiple areas to buy food with typical amusement park pricing. ++++ Food sold includes burgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, cheese pizza, chicken sammies, giant pretzels, chicken tenders, quesadillas, nuggets, deliccccious soft serve ice cream and much more. ++++ Souvenir Cup purchases come with free soft drink refills on the day of purchase. $15.49 for a souvenir cup, while individual soft drink purchases cost around $4.50 (as of June 2026). + Multiple covered picnic tents to provide relief from the sun. + Big private parking lot has plenty of spaces. + Private parties can be booked here. THE NOT SO GOOD ----------------------------- - Activities, such as driving or operating heavy machinary, can feel repetitious when jumping from ride to ride. - Admission tickets are pricey at approximately $50 a pop. - Only open until 6 PM daily, but the water park does open at 10 AM, with the ride park opening at 12 PM. Wish they were open a bit later. MIXED THOUGHTS ---------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Visited on a scorching Sunday in early June and it was busy, but not overly so. No waits for any rides/activities. Plenty of space and seats in the water park and dining pavilions. Definitely could get busier during the summer when school is out, but early June was perfect. CONCLUSION -------------------- = Loved that the park wasn't overly crowded. The water park was surprisingly large and fun. The rides park was fun, but the construction-themed rides/activities definitely felt repetitious after a few. The price of admission could be a littttle more affordable as well.

- Super fun and unique theme park for kiddos (and adults) who are into construction vehicles;…read moreguests can drive different vehicles around enclosed courses and operate a variety of machinery; some attractions can feel a bit repetitive after a while, and the enclosed rides can get quite hot and stuffy during the summer months - The water park features multiple pool areas geared toward different ages and sizes; complimentary life vests are available on a first-come, first-served basis; there are plenty of self-service lounge chairs throughout the water park, along with day-use locker rentals and cabana rentals; restrooms and changing stalls were clean and well maintained - The park is the perfect size for young children--not overwhelmingly large where little legs get tired, but not so small that you'll run out of things to do; it was easy to navigate and felt very manageable for a family day out; there's also a small arcade area, a kids' playground, a rock-climbing wall and a rope course - Admission (includes both theme park and water park) is on the pricey side at around $50 for a single-day ticket, though children under 36" enter free; admission includes access to most attractions, although a few specialty rides require an additional fee; note that the theme park and water park may have different operating hours - Food was decent overall: the chicken tenders, corn dogs, and fries were fresh and tasty; the burger was a little dry and light on toppings, while the pizza was cold, doughy, and could have used more cheese; prices were about what you'd expect for a theme park - Guests may bring one sealed bottle of water per person, along with a few small snacks; outside food and beverages are otherwise not permitted - Parking is free; in-and-out privileges are allowed throughout the day--just remember to get your hand stamped before exiting through the gift shop - Employees and staff were warm, friendly, and welcoming; many team members greeted our birthday boy with big smiles and birthday wishes, which made the day feel extra special

Beautiful Park! Well maintained and has lots of wildlife everywhere! My boyfriend and I went for a…read morerun here through the forest and it was a lovely trail!

Cute park I've been twice…read more Its clean and tranquil. Attended a music fest recently. Park was crowded and everything was nice

We decided to go because I found the summer deal on Groupon. We went on a Friday there were quite a…read morefew camp groups as well as families, but not overly crowded. The space was pretty clean and well kept for what it is. The wave pool is basically a regular sized motel swimming pool with weak waves lasting for about a few minutes at a time. The lazy river spans the perimeter of the facility indoor. The lifeguards are friendly and patient with the kids. I do feel like the deal price should be regular price. Because at a fraction of the size of six flags water park, I feel like asking for the same entrance fee is crazy. All in all it was decent if you need to get out the house and cool off.

Everything was amazing. We went on the lazy river. We went on everything. My concern was the purple…read moretube. They were scratch marks everywhere and they have to lift you up manually and and the staff worker fell, but everything was all right until we got a churro and it says comes with chocolate and caramel dip and we didn't get Jack that's why I gave this place one star and shout out to Sarah

I take my 2 y. o. granddaughter nearly every week. There are so many wonderful things to explore…read moreand learn from. They have a walking path through the woods with a natural playground and sandbox, a bird house building to watch and interactive displays, a mini zoo inside a house with small animals and activities including a treehouse. They also have weekly activities and seasonal events for elementary school kids. My granddaughter calls Briar Bush "The Animal House" and loves to put a donation in the collection box before we leave.

They were so friendly and it was a great little center to see the local wildlife and learn. We…read moredidn't get to do the whole path with a stroller but it was nice and shaded on the trail so even on a hot day it felt cooler.

Our daughter has made remarkable progress in a short time, thanks to the well-structured program…read moreand the caring, dedicated coaches. The front desk team is always friendly, flexible, and incredibly helpful when it comes to scheduling make-up classes. A special shoutout to coaches Maribel and CJ --they've been exceptionally professional, patient, friendly and consistently encouraging. Their clear instruction and positive energy have truly boosted our daughter's confidence and swimming skills. I also highly recommend the Summer Clinic Program--the daily evaluations really accelerated her growth and gave us great insight into her progress. It's a safe, supportive, and fun place for any child to learn to swim.I highly recommend it to other parents!

The instructors are generally good and our kids have learned a ton - which is the point of lessons…read more However, they are constantly rotating or changing instructors which has been challenging for our youngest. Her current instructor is beyond amazing though. Our biggest problem with Bear Paddle is the facility. It feels disgusting. I understand the locker room will be wet, but the floor always looks dirty too, and it doesn't feel just wet, but slimy. It smells like strongly of urine half the time, and sometimes feces. Which leads me to believe they don't clean well enough and they likely need their drains cleaned. The floors in the changing rooms have gunk buildup. The walls are filthy. They need a professional cleaning service to clean multiple times a week, the floors need an acid wash and to be disinfected everyday. The walls need to be cleaned. I don't want to sound harsh or nit picky, I just don't think it's asking too much for cleanliness to be a high priority in a facility where kids and families change and expose their bodies to water, floors, benches, etc. Particularly for what they charge, considering they don't offer more flexible payment setup options. I don't want to keep my bank info on file, and the fees for cards are obnoxious---the tuition never seems to stay the same month over month either. Again, really do love most of the staff and instructors--and I love how far our kids have come by going here. But I'm to the point where we are probably going to have to switch schools, because I can't risk my young ones by exposing them to whatever is going on with that locker room.

Seamless trip - easy to ensure that you are fully equipped for the trip with wetsuit rental and…read morelunch grab bags. River guides always on hand for any 'involuntary out of raft experiences' or if anyone got stuck. Perfect balance of feeling adventurous for the kids and safe for the adults.

What a disaster. I have gone twice with Girl Scouts and again with boy scouts. My first adventure…read morewith the girl scouts was generally enjoyable. Nothing notable to report but not overwhelmingly great either. The last time I went with the Boy Scouts was one of the worst weekends of my life. There was some river guide who named himself "zombie". He has the worst chip on this shoulder ever. First, he got nearly naked on the bus clearly wanting to show off all his tattoos. Inappropriate in front of a bunch of kids. If he was discreet then fine. He was showboating and it was gross. Then while on the river, I splashed with a paddle. It is indeed against the rules and I was wrong for that. However I knew I messed up the second I did it. A reminder would have been sufficient. Oh no. Zombie came over immediately and berated me loudly in front of everyone (including the kids). Yikes. I said "understood, I'm sorry". He then continued saying he was "gonna hike me out of 'his' trip" if he saw it again. What? He was going to evict me from the boat in the middle of nowhere and walk me home? Alone? What the hell is wrong with this guy? I don't care how capable or good of a river guide he is. If he's going to talk to customers who paid for the trip like garbage, then he doesn't belong there (especially around kids). Major jerk. Then we camped there overnight. Some camp site decided to have a rager party. Like thumping music turned up to full volume that could be heard for miles. No one came to quiet them down. At midnight I had to walk over myself and ask if they could please let us sleep. They said no and it kept going. I called the campsite phone # and got a voicemail. No one was there to help. Needless to say we didn't sleep at all. Just a generally unpleasant experience. You need to get rid of this zombie person. You can't call yourself "zombie" then demand to be taken seriously. Give me a break. You need someone who can patrol the campsite and keep order and the campers safe. Don't go here and waste your money.