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History

1904

Breaking Ground

Park founder William Gehlhaus and his associates purchase some waterfront property to build a summer resort.

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1910

Keansburg Steamboat Company

New Yorkers can now take a 50-cent roundtrip voyage from Battery Park to Keansburg's newest boardwalk & attractions.

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1931

Mystery Ride Opens

One of the world’s oldest operating dark rides in the world up until Hurricane Sandy, The Spook Housefirst opens.

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Photo: Laff in the Dark


1995

The Next Generation

The grandsons of William Gehlhaus purchase the park.

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1996

A Second Park!

Runaway Rapids Waterpark is built in 9 short months and brings a new era to the park.

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2012

Superstorm Sandy

Following a great summer, one of the most devastating storms in recent memory upends the park and surrounding communities.

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2013

Back in Action!

The parks re-open after a great deal of teamwork, dedication, and repairing in Sandy’s wake.

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2015

The Summer of Fun!

You make your triumphant return to Keansburg Amusement Park & Runaway Rapids waterpark!

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    "Wonderful and beautiful day, great food, great water park, and enjoyed the arcade. This was a birthday celebration for my daughter and her father.We love Keansburg."

    April Dockery

    "If your in jersey, one of the nostalgic favorites you have to visit is keansburg! Simple classic family fun, rides, food, arcade and the beach that won't break the bank."

    KJ

    "Good place for kids, teens, and all. They have plenty of rides for young kids as well as adults. Plenty of places to grab a snack and drinks. Plenty of parking available nearby. Good place to spend a few hours with the kids/ friends/ family.""

    Mital Shah

    "Got the weekday pass. It was worth it. My son had a ball. A full day of fun for one price. Water park and amusement park."

    Avery Sims