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Ferris Wheel of Morey's Pier on the boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey
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Morey's Piers

Three amusement piers, two water parks, and a free beach on the Wildwood boardwalk — the full-day Jersey Shore rides trip.

3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 · ~90 min from Wilmington

Hours

Hours not posted

Last checked 2026-09-06

Cost
Free
Best for
All ages; rides sweet spot 5-12
Indoor / outdoor
Indoor & outdoor
Typical visit
5-7 hours (plan a full day with the drive)
Stroller friendlyBathroomsChanging tableShadeFood on siteEasy parking

The Quick Version

  • Three amusement piers and two water parks (Ocean Oasis and Raging Waters) spread along the Wildwood boardwalk. Walking the piers is free — you pay for rides and water parks.
  • Rides are paid by wristband (all-day) or ticket card (pay-per-ride); pricing tiers by height, and online is cheaper than the gate.
  • Water parks require paid admission for everyone entering — there is no spectator/chaperone rate.
  • Rides skew ages 5 and up, but Raging Waters has a dedicated toddler area.
  • Summer operation, hours vary by pier and by day — check the hours calendar before you commit to the drive.
  • Budget a full day: ~90 minutes each way plus 5-7 hours on the boardwalk. The beach itself is free.

Best Ages

All ages; rides sweet spot 5-12

Plan For

5-7 hours (plan a full day with the drive)

Adults

Free to walk the piers; rides and water parks are paid

Kids

Free to walk the piers; ride/water park pricing tiers by height (over/under 48")

What to Expect

Morey's is the classic Jersey Shore boardwalk operation, scaled up: three separate amusement piers spaced along the Wildwood boardwalk, each with its own mix of rides, plus two water parks — Ocean Oasis Water Park & Beach Club and Raging Waters. Walking the boardwalk and piers costs nothing; you pay for what you ride.

The system takes a minute to learn. Rides run on either an all-day wristband or a ticket card you draw down per ride, and many of the bigger rides have 48" height cutoffs — measure your kids before you promise anything. The water parks are a separate admission, and everyone who walks through the water park gate pays, including non-swimming adults; there's no spectator rate. If you're doing both rides and water, the combo pass is the sane way to buy.

With young kids, the day shape that works: water park in the morning while energy is high, beach or boardwalk lunch break, then kiddie rides in the late afternoon, and the lit-up piers after dinner if they're still standing. Raging Waters' toddler area means the under-4 crowd genuinely has something, but this trip earns its 90-minute drive when at least one kid is 5+.

It's loud, it's sensory, it's boardwalk-priced — and done right, it's the kind of day elementary kids talk about for the rest of the summer. The free beach next to the piers is the pressure valve when anyone needs a break.

Who It's Best For

Toddlers: the Raging Waters toddler area, the free beach, and the boardwalk stroll. Preschoolers: kiddie rides (height cutoffs apply — many bigger rides gate at 48"). Elementary: this is the target audience — coasters, water slides, go-kart-class rides. Tweens: the big coasters and both water parks hold them all day.

Highlights

The three piers

Ages 5-12

Each pier has its own ride mix, from kiddie rides to serious coasters. One wristband works across the piers — you don't need to pick just one.

Raging Waters Water Park

Ages 1-10

The water park with a dedicated toddler area — the piece that makes Morey's workable for families with an under-4 in tow.

Ocean Oasis Water Park & Beach Club

Ages 4+

The second, beach-club-styled water park. Separate admission from the rides; combo passes cover both sides.

The boardwalk and free beach

All ages

The boardwalk stroll and the wide Wildwood beach cost nothing — a real half-day on their own if you want the shore trip without the ride budget.

What to Skip with Little Ones

  • The big coasters — most gate at 48" and the lines eat toddler patience.
  • Summer Saturday evenings if crowds overwhelm your kids — the boardwalk gets shoulder-to-shoulder.
  • Buying wristbands at the gate without checking online prices first.

Logistics

Admission

Adults

Free to walk the piers; rides and water parks are paid

Kids

Free to walk the piers; ride/water park pricing tiers by height (over/under 48")

Under

Infants ride free on some rides; water park admission applies to everyone entering

Rides are paid via all-day wristbands or pay-per-ride ticket cards; water parks have their own admission, with ride+water combo passes available. Online pricing is cheaper than the gate. Exact prices vary by date — check the ticket page before you go.

Membership tip: If you're doing rides AND a water park, price the combo pass first — buying the two separately at the gate is the most expensive way in.

Getting There

Parking

Paid lots near all three piers (Atlantic Avenue, Ocean Avenue, and Juniper lots), payable via the ParkMobile app. Accessible parking available.

Lots near the middle of the boardwalk fill first on summer Saturdays. Free street parking exists in Wildwood's residential blocks a few streets back if you're willing to walk.

Entrance

The piers open directly onto the boardwalk — no single entrance. Orient by pier: each has its own ticket booths and wristband kiosks.

Parent Logistics

Strollers Friendly

The boardwalk and pier decks are flat and rollable. Expect to park the stroller at ride entrances; the boardwalk gets very crowded on summer evenings.

Bathrooms

Restrooms on the piers and in the water parks.

Changing Tables

Available; the water parks are the most reliable spot for a full changing setup.

Shade

Limited on the open piers — the boardwalk is sun-exposed. The water parks have shaded seating areas. Hats and sunscreen are non-negotiable in July.

Food & Snacks

Boardwalk food everywhere — pizza, funnel cake, ice cream — plus food stands on the piers themselves. It's boardwalk pricing; nobody's pretending otherwise.

Snack strategy: Outside food isn't practical to carry all day. Do one boardwalk meal as part of the experience, and keep water bottles and car snacks for the ride home.

Pro Tips

  • Measure your kids against the 48" cutoff at home and set expectations in the car — it's the most common meltdown trigger at ride entrances.
  • Buy online before you go; gate pricing is the most expensive way in, and combo (rides + water park) beats buying separately.
  • Water park first, rides later — wet kids dry off on the boardwalk; the reverse order means carrying wet gear all evening.
  • Everyone entering a water park pays admission, including grandparents who 'will just watch' — plan the headcount accordingly.
  • The piers after dark are the show. If you can push bedtime once a summer, this is the night to do it.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit

Weekdays beat weekends all summer. Arrive when the water parks open, do rides in the late afternoon and evening — the piers at night, lit up, are the best part.

Seasonal Notes

Seasonal operation centered on summer. The piers and water parks are closed outside the main season, and hours vary by pier and by day even in July — always check the official hours calendar before making the drive.

Rainy Day?

All outdoor — a washout is a washout. Check the forecast before the drive; Morey's posts weather-policy info on its site.

While You're in the Area

You're at the shore for the day — the free Wildwood beach is the built-in combo. The Cape May Zoo (free, ~15 min) is the calmer second-day option if you're staying over.

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