About this place
Overview and significance
Six Flags Great Adventure is a 510-acre (210 ha) amusement park and resort complex in Jackson Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, between New York City and Philadelphia. Owned and operated by Six Flags, it includes an amusement park, a water park named Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, a safari park named Wild Safari Adventure, and a glamping resort named Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa. The park is located adjacent to Interstate 195, along Monmouth Road.
History and heritage
Its historical story is also significant: the park is now the second-largest theme park in the world, following Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Features and attractions
Its character is shaped by the local landscape, adventure & outdoor setting and what visitors can responsibly access on the ground. Follow marked routes and respect private or protected ground.
Activities and experiences
The destination also offers context for exploration: owned and operated by Six Flags, it includes an amusement park, a water park named Hurricane Harbor New Jersey, a safari park named Wild Safari Adventure, and a glamping resort named Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa. The destination also offers context for exploration: in 2012, Six Flags combined its 160-acre (65 ha) Great Adventure park with its 350-acre (140 ha) Wild Safari animal park to form Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari.
Visitor information
Check current access, fees, transport, safety and opening arrangements with the official operator or a trusted local source. Conditions can change with weather and management decisions.
This editorial information is a starting guide. Verify current visitor rules, fees and access with the official operator.