Land of Make Believe Map and Brochure (2025 – 2002)
Location: Hope, New Jersey
Years Active: 1954 – Active
The Land of Make Believe is a family amusement park and water park catering mostly to families and children under 13 years of age. It is designed specifically for parents to participate with their children. Opened in 1954, it is in Hope Township, in Warren County, New Jersey, United States, on County Route 611, two miles from exit 12 off of Interstate 80. It centers itself around “Safe and wholesome recreation”, with entertaining rides and attractions that are most appropriate for children under the age of thirteen, but also has many attractions for people of all ages but not so extreme that it scares off young children mixed in.
Some of its most prominent attractions are the civil war train (which loops around most of the park), the Pirate’s Wading Pool, largest in America with life size Pirate Ship and the Pirates Escape & Pirates revenge dual racing slides. The Land of Make Believe has many of the standard amusement park rides like a junior sized roller coaster, a Tilt-A-Whirl, Drop & Twist, Tornado, and Scream Machine 360 ultimate upside down thrill ride as well as more specialized attractions like a hay ride and a petting zoo. Some more of the water attractions include the Pirates Plunge, Blackbeard’s Pirate Fort, The Sidewinder, Blackbeard’s Action River Ride, and eight waterslides.
Train at Land of Make Believe
Initially, the park featured only attractions for small children, adding some water attractions for children in the late 1980s. Beginning in the first decade of the 2000s, the park has begun to add rides that adults can enjoy but yet are not too extreme for children. These included standard intermediate adult flat rides found in carnivals and amusement parks as well as larger waterslides found in major waterparks.
Land of Make Believe Map 2025
For the 2025 season, Land of Make Believe will operate daily from June 14 through September 1. After that period, the park will extend its schedule to include an additional weekend of operation on September 6 and September 7, marking the final operational days for the season. This adjustment sets the complete 2025 calendar for the park’s summer and early September availability.
Printable Land of Make Believe Map PDF 2025
Land of Make Believe Brochure 2002
FAQ
Who owns the Land of Make Believe, NJ?
The Land of Make Believe in New Jersey is privately owned by the Cassidy family. The park was founded by Anthony G. Cassidy in 1954 and has remained a family-run business ever since, focusing on safe, family-oriented entertainment for young children and their parents.
What age is the Land of Make Believe for?
The Land of Make Believe is designed for children ages 3 to 12 and their parents. Most rides, attractions, and water features cater to young families, offering safe, age-appropriate entertainment. Older teens and adults may find the park less engaging due to its focus on early childhood fun.
What do you wear to the Land of Make Believe?
Wear comfortable clothes and waterproof swimwear to the Land of Make Believe. The park includes both dry rides and a water park, so bring quick-dry clothing, water shoes, and sunscreen. Lockers are available for storage, and shirts and footwear are required in non-water areas.
How many rides are there at Land of Make Believe?
The Land of Make Believe in New Jersey features over 30 rides and attractions, including roller coasters, water slides, and kiddie rides. The park combines an amusement park with a water park, offering family-friendly entertainment designed for children under 13 and their parents.
