Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Gowanus Waterfront Park

    5.0 (1 review)

    Gowanus Waterfront Park Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Gowanus Waterfront Park

    Recommended Reviews - Gowanus Waterfront Park

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration
    Photo of Lina A.
    713
    810
    8410

    7 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 0
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Water Parks 3,939 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    DreamWorks Water Park - The dirty tanles and floors.

    DreamWorks Water Park

    2.9(200 reviews)
    9.9 mi

    I have to say they have improved this waterpark. It's more organized and they have more staff. I…read morerecommend getting the pass to skip lines because the lines does take up time. Came for my son's 10th birthday and he had a blast. There were 6 of us and we got there around 12 and left when they closed at 7pm. We also ate here which was a bit pricy but food was good and there's a lot of options. You can even get alcoholic drinks too. My son has food allergies and safely ate the French fries here. The bathrooms were clean too. I recommend adding more small lockers like the ones they have near the food, near the kids area. It was a pretty far walk to do to store my son's allergy and asthma meds. Otherwise, great park and we had a great time. I already know we will be back !

    We bundled tickets to the water park and amusement park and spent one day here. We arrived around…read more10:30am (they opened at 11am) and there was already a line. We were let down around 10:55am and let into the water area promptly at 11am. We easily got three seats right in front of the wave pool. We had myself and a 36" tall kid and a 48" tall kid. 48" could ride all water slides. The 36" year old was relegated to the kiddie slides in the Kung Fu Panda area and the Arctic Zone slides but she still had a blast. The highlight was probably the hot tub. The kids loved that they could go in too-we made several visits throughout the day. The lazy river was also fun but the kids preferred no tube. There are two paths and one is less lazy than the other. The wave pool was fun without a tube and, actually, most people didn't have one. My youngest loved the dance party with King Julian from Madagascar. The Arctic zone has 6ish slides for 36"+. The Kung Fu Panda area has 5-6 slides also 36"+. We also spent some time in the Gabby's Dollhouse splash pad. This is for the VERY youngest guests. My 7 year old went on some 48"+ slides right next door and my 4 year old was done in 15 minutes. We also had lunch at the burger shack and it was decent for an amusement park burger and hot dog. We also secured a locker but could have in retrospect kept everything at the towels as long as I kept my bank cards/phone in my watertight case. I really look forward to returning here in the future and so do my little companions!

    Photos
    DreamWorks Water Park - Full view of space in BALI suite

    Full view of space in BALI suite

    DreamWorks Water Park
    DreamWorks Water Park - As soon as you walked in

    See all

    As soon as you walked in

    Crystal Springs Family Waterpark - Me

    Crystal Springs Family Waterpark

    2.8(57 reviews)
    30.2 mi

    I really enjoy coming here with my kids. The admission price for non-residents is reasonable…read moreconsidering everything the park offers. I especially love that you're allowed to bring your own food, and there's even a place to grill, it makes for a fun, relaxed day. They do have a small place where they do sell food but why bother when you can bring your own. There are several splash pads, slides perfect for younger children like my 4-year-old daughter and even 10 month old, and there are also rides and attractions suited for older kids and adults. My kids have the best time here. Just a heads-up: tickets can only be purchased starting at 5 PM the day before your visit, so plan accordingly. Overall, it's a great spot for a family day out.

    I love how the a majority lifeguards and staff are so helpful and friendly. This is a disability…read more-friendly water park. They even have lifts for people that cannot use the stairs. The cashiers are friendly, and the park is clean too. Even the bathrooms most times. (They have constant maintenance on the bathrooms.) They have three slides, the red one is my favorite! The blue is fun but closed in, and the white slide is isn't closed in. However if you have children under 48 inches they can't ride the big slides but there is a kids area for them. They also have a pool that extends into the lazy river, and a lily pad/ log cross. If going to Crystal Springs bring your own chair off you can. Chairs are hard to find, especially when it's busy. The only thing is you have to purchase tickets online with a credit card. It should be optional whether to buy at the gates or online, but still, i can spend hours here.

    Photos
    Crystal Springs Family Waterpark - Kiddie slide rules

    Kiddie slide rules

    Crystal Springs Family Waterpark - Umbrellas on a moderately crowded day, bring your own chair if you have one. It's highly recommended

    Umbrellas on a moderately crowded day, bring your own chair if you have one. It's highly recommended

    Crystal Springs Family Waterpark - Brunswick Bay

    See all

    Brunswick Bay

    The Funplex - Drop N Twist Ride!

    The Funplex

    3.1(210 reviews)
    22.2 mi

    My Funplex experience was AMAZING! A friend saw a post online about an After Dark event so we…read morebooked it. The After Dark hours were from 9PM-1AM for a 21 and over crowd. When we arrived, everything was up and running as if it were daytime. All the games, rides and attractions were in service. I rode Go Karts for the first time in yearrrs and I actually came in first place. Me! That was dope. The BIG FUN though was all the water rides. Lazy River, pool tubing and the main pool were all open and full of people ready for a great time. We were treated to a DJ who understood the crowd assignment and shoutout to the most wonderful staff. All employees on this night were in a great mood and they gave party vibes too. The promoters didn't over sell this event, so crowds and lines weren't a problem at all. I had such a blast that I wasn't even mad about getting my phone wet. I'm looking forward to going back to The Funplex for another After Dark night out. I thought they were gonna shortchange us but that didn't happen. We were given the whole experience. Good stuff!

    This place is both an arcade and waterpark. We attended for a birthday party which was specifically…read morefor the waterpark. We got wristbands and although it was rainy on and off they were able to keep operating since there wasn't a danger such as thunder or lightning. Lines weren't long because of the weather. They provide life jackets. They have many lifeguards. There is a picnic area for the public but a separate one for birthday parties. Pizza and wings weee good. Had lots of refreshment options and also adult beverages you could purchase. The people working the birthday side were upbeat and friendly.

    Photos
    The Funplex - All-new Go-Kart Race Track

    All-new Go-Kart Race Track

    The Funplex - NEW 20 Lane Bowling Alley

    NEW 20 Lane Bowling Alley

    The Funplex - Reverse Time Thrill Ride

    See all

    Reverse Time Thrill Ride

    Tomahawk Lake Water Park

    Tomahawk Lake Water Park

    2.6(81 reviews)
    40.9 mi

    This review will be short and sweet as it is solely based upon entrance fees…read more Impromptu family decision to have a "day at the lake" today since the weather was perfect. Headed to Tomahawk Lake as it was our go to once upon a time. The price PER PERSON (not per car load) was $22 ... and that was NOT including the water park. If you wanted to add on entrance to the water park it was ANOTHER $15 PER PERSON! We were a party of 4 adults and 3 teens and it would've literally been $259 to ENTER the lake!!!!! AIN'T NO WAY! For that price we could've done a real amusement park, a real water park ... a real lotta other things worth $259. Needless to say we ventured elsewhere but wanted everyone to be aware of this absolute absurdity before wasting your time and gas venturing up there.

    My husband found this place nearby when Lake Hopatcong was full by the time we arrived. I've never…read moreheard of it but it seemed to have a vintage vibe, so OK I'm game. I regretted it right away. It's ridiculously crowded - no problem with parking as they sure made extra space in the back, but driving to the back woods parking lot I was afraid we were gonna hit someone cos of people walking indifferently on the paths. The tiny "beach" is made of hard packed sand, the texture of a dirt road. There are many garbage cans around, which, I appreciate that as there's nothing worse than trash on the ground, but I also don't want to be sitting next to one. There are some picnic tables in the further grassy areas that seemed more chill but the tables close to the water could not be crammed any closer together. The water where kids are playing in is murky and gross looking, as to be expected cos sediments stir up, but this just does not look clean and is way too full of people. And I would not call this a water park - it's a lake with some dingy play structures on it and some boat rides. There also don't seem to be enough lifeguards for this many kids. Summer prices (July 1-Aug 20) are $20pp over 9yo, and $18 for under 9, but you have to pay additionally for the water slides ($13-$17) and other activities. You might as well take your family to a proper waterpark for this price. Maybe once upon a time it was cute as people seem to have nostalgic memories of this place (and they definitely trade on the camp nostalgia), but it seems the park operator is only interested in packing in as many people as possible to the detriment of the experience. There is good live music with a guy playing old time rock n roll, they have hash browns yay (3 for $2.50), and my toddler had fun regardless of my lack of enjoyment or relaxation, hence the extra star.

    Photos
    Tomahawk Lake Water Park
    Tomahawk Lake Water Park - Play structures - photo taken after the water park has closed and people cleared out of the water

    Play structures - photo taken after the water park has closed and people cleared out of the water

    Tomahawk Lake Water Park - Beach area - hard packed sand

    See all

    Beach area - hard packed sand

    Gowanus Waterfront Park - waterparks - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...