Jun 23, 2023

As the summer season approaches, you’ll want to start planning out how you’ll spend the warm months of the year in East Brunswick, NJ. Luckily, there are plenty of summer activities to enjoy in and around the city. Check out some of these fun ideas to make the most of your summer!

3 Summer Activities in Driving Distance of East Brunswick, NJ

1. Cool Off at Crystal Springs Family Waterpark

Stay cool during the sizzling summer months at New Jersey’s first municipal waterpark. Crystal Springs Family Waterpark offers all sorts of water-based attractions for the whole family, including the following:

  • Activity pool
  • Family pool
  • Recreational pool
  • Children’s pool
  • Water slides
  • Spray park
  • Lazy river

There’s also a concession stand offering several menu items to satisfy your cravings. The stand also sells other items you might need for your day in the water, including goggles, sunscreen, and nose clips. The cost to enter the park ranges from $20 to $35 per person. Get in your Acura Integra and visit the waterpark at 380 Dunhams Corner Rd for a day of fun in the sun.

2. Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables at Giamarese Farm and Orchards

There’s nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables, and nothing is fresher than picking your own. Giamarese Farm and Orchards is a 35-acre farm that’s been around since 1941 and is open to the public. During the summer, you’ll be able to pick your own English peas, strawberries, lettuce, and sugar snap peas.

In addition to a variety of available produce, Giamarese Farm and Orchards is also home to various seasonal events for the whole family to enjoy. Hours of operation are 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday to Sunday, with admission ranging from $3 to $6 per person. Make your way over to 155 Fresh Ponds Rd in your Acura MDX and fill your shopping bag with seasonal goods.

3. Participate in Various Outdoor Activities at Bicentennial Park

If you’re looking to spend lots of active time outdoors without having to pay an admission fee, then check out Bicentennial Park, located at 176 Hardenburg Ln. There’s something for everyone at this 34-acre park, which features several sites for your leisure, including nature areas, paved walking trails, and a lake for kayaking and fishing.

Young kids will have lots of fun at the park’s playgrounds, and your dog will love roaming free at the on-site off-leash dog park. If you’re looking to get a game going, there are plenty of sports fields and courts available, including tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, soccer fields, and basketball courts. There are also plenty of picnic tables and barbeques available when you’re ready to relax and enjoy a bite to eat.

You don’t have to go far to enjoy summer fun around East Brunswick, but you do need a reliable vehicle to get you there. Visit Open Road Acura of East Brunswick today to check out all our new and used vehicles, and chat with a sales representative to help you narrow down the best vehicle for you!