What's new: Knoebels refurbished its Giant Flume ride in late 2024.

What's new: Great Wolf Lodge opened its 23rd location in North America in May 2025. Set in Mashantucket, Connecticut, this ...

Hitting up a sprinkler park or splash pad on Long Island is a great way for kids to cool off on a hot day. Many splash pads feature whimsical themes, fun spray structures, mini pools, and even dumping ...

You know it's summertime when kids are running through Boston parks with splash pads, splash parks, and sprinkler playgrounds. We're lucky to have free water play in Boston on the Rose Kennedy ...

Even with a "significant and dangerous" extreme heat dome recently pushing temperatures into the high 90s and possibly 100 degrees, it's difficult to keep children indoors now that school is out.

I’ve always had a thing for water parks. Maybe the scent of chlorine mixed with sunscreen triggers childhood memories. Or I can’t resist the thrill of racing down a water slide with the sun on my face ...

This story was originally published in August 2023 and has been updated with additional information. New Jersey is in the midst of an oppressive heat wave with temps climbing into the triple digits.