Amusement Rides

Jenkinson’s South Amusement Park offers a variety of rides for your family.

With several rides intended for small children, it’s a great place for a child’s first amusement park experience. At the southernmost end of our amusement park you will find our larger rides. Teenagers and kids at heart alike will be thrilled by rides like the Tidal Wave, Pendolo, or the Himalaya!

Airplanes
Soar high up in the sky on our Airplane ride! Each plane is equipped with a lever that allows the ride to go up in the air at the rider’s […]
Requirements: 36-54"
Credits: 8 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Big Bumper Cars
A true amusement park staple – drive around in our classic Bumper Cars! Each car can accommodate two riders.
Requirements: 52" or over
Credits: 11 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Boats
All aboard! Steer the wheel and ring the bell through the calm waters in this classic amusement ride. Popular with children, this ride offers excellent photo opportunities as the boats […]
Requirements: 48" or under
Credits: 6 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Bulgy (Fish)
Ride along in Bulgy the Fish around a small, circular track! Perfect for children who want to enjoy a smooth and easy moving ride.
Requirements: 22-52”, 75lb. Max per fish
Credits: 6 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Carousel
One of our most classic Merry Go Round attractions, the Jenkinson’s Carousel has both moving horses and benches to sit on, and provides an enjoyable nostalgic experience for both children […]
Requirements: 42” unless with adult
Credits: 7 Credits
Intensity: Traditional
Convoy
The Convoy Race is a child favorite in our ride park! Riders have their choice of bright-colored trucks and can get the feel of driving their truck around a predetermined […]
Requirements: Over 36”, 32-36” with adult
Credits: 9 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Crazy Cabs
Our Crazy Cabs ride offers a thrilling spinning experience for our guests!
Requirements: Over 48", 36-48" with adult
Credits: 11 Credits
Intensity: Traditional
Dizzy Dragons
Get ready for a spin on the Dizzy Dragons! These brightly colored dragons move in a circular motion and riders get to control their own speed.
Requirements: 36” unless with adult
Credits: 10 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Elephants
Fly in the sky in our Elephant ride! Each Elephant is equipped with a lever that allows the ride to go up in the air at the rider’s discretion.
Requirements: Over 36” unless with adult
Credits: 8 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Ferris Wheel
Our balloon race Ferris Wheel offers a traditional Ferris Wheel experience on a much smaller scale. Children and adults can both enjoy this Ferris Wheel.
Requirements: 42” unless with adult
Credits: 8 Credits
Intensity: Traditional
Fire Engines
An excellent “first ride” for any child. This slower paced ride stays level and moves in a circular motion around the track.
Requirements: 48” or under
Credits: 6 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Flying Buccaneers
Requirements: Over 38", 32"-38" with adult
Credits: 9 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Fun Slide
Requirements: Over 42" , 32"-42" with adult
Credits: 8 Credits
Intensity: Traditional
Helicopters
Fly through the air in one of our Helicopters! Each Helicopter has a built in lever which allows the passenger to move the ride up and down.
Requirements: 36-54”
Credits: 8 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Kite Flyer
Glide through the air on our Kite Flyer ride! Riders will have a free-flight experience while laying down horizontally and are treated to great views of the beach, boardwalk and […]
Requirements: Over 42”, 36-42” with adult
Credits: 10 Credits
Intensity: Traditional
Motor Jump
Pop some wheelies on these colorful motorcycles! Ride solo or with a pal and take a spin on one of our most popular rides for kids.
Requirements: 30-54”
Credits: 8 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Pendolo
One of our most popular rides, the Pendolo swings back and forth in a pendulum motion while rotating in a circular motion.
Requirements: 48” or over
Credits: 14 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Pirate’s Plunge
At over 50 feet tall, the Pirate’s Plunge is the tallest ride in the Amusement Park! This thrill ride rotates 360° and offers amazing views of the entire ride park […]
Requirements: Over 47”, 42-47” with adult
Credits: 11 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Samba Balloons
Rise up in the sky and go for a spin on the Samba Balloons! This ride is suitable to be ridden with adults.
Requirements: 42" unless with adult
Credits: 9 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Seven Seas
Sit on the edge of your seat in this thrilling, fast-pace ride that brings you high in the sky and then takes you back down again, just as fast! This […]
Requirements: Over 48”, 42-48” with adult
Credits: 12 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Shark Escape
NEW for the 2022 season! Introducing our newest attraction to the Amusement Park at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, the Shark Escape. The Shark Escape is a SBF Visa Family double vortex roller […]
Requirements: Over 48", 36"-48" with adult
Credits: 12 credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Starship 3000
The Starship 3000 uses centrifugal forces and speed to float the passengers off of the floor, giving them a feeling of weightlessness.
Requirements: Over 48”, 42-48” with adult
Credits: 12 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Super Himalaya
The Super Himalaya is one of our most classic rides. It seats up to 60 riders in 20 cars and accelerates in a circular motion around the track both forwards […]
Requirements: Over 50”, 42-50” with adult
Credits: 12 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Swings
Our smaller version of the Wave Swinger, this swing ride is perfect for younger children who want to enjoy a less vertical swing experience!
Requirements: 36-54”
Credits: 8 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Tidal Wave
Surfs up! The Tidal Wave is beach and surf themed family spinning roller coaster which is inspired by our iconic beach culture that makes Point Pleasant Beach one of the […]
Requirements: Over 48", 36-48" with adult
Credits: 14 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Tilt-A-Whirl
This is one of the most perfect boardwalk amusement park rides for all ages! Spin back and forth in your individual car while the entire platform turns.
Requirements: 46” unless with adult
Credits: 10 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling
Train
The Jenkinson’s train is a historic crowd favorite! Adults and kids can enjoy this antique-style train that slowly travels around the perimeter of the kiddie rides twice and offers amazing […]
Requirements: 42” unless with adult (Children under 3 free)
Credits: 8 Credits
Intensity: Tame
Wave Swinger
The larger of our two swing rides, the Wave Swinger offers single and double seating while the riders rise high up into the sky and spun in a circular motion. […]
Requirements: Over 44”, 38-44” with adult
Credits: 11 Credits
Intensity: Thrilling