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Catch a break from the summer heat with a relaxing day at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center in East Brunswick.

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Families can enjoy a refreshing day by the water without having to trek down to the beach at Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center.

The center is run by the municipality of East Brunswick. Crystal Springs offers many options for families just looking for a relax by the pool.

The aquatic center features seven water amenities: a recreational pool, lap pool, splash pool, kiddie pool, activity pool, lazy river and water slides. Each attraction has multiple lifeguards on duty, so children will never be in danger.

Children taller than 48 inches may enjoy all of the amenities in the water park except the kiddie pool.

Crystal Springs has seating for approximately 300 people, but they do welcome patrons who bring their own chairs. In addition to deck chairs and shaded seating, the aquatic park allows patrons to use the outdoor grills positioned around the park.

Food and drinks are allowed in to the water park, but a strict no alcoholic beverages and glass products policy is in place. The water park sells refreshments as well as locker rentals. Crystal Springs is a cash-only facility, and does not have an ATM on site.

PRICES, HOURS, DIRECTIONS

Crystal Springs Aquatic Center is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. until August 6, which the water park is open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

On weekdays tickets are $10 for East Brunswick residents, and $18 for nonresidents. On weekends tickets are $13 for East Brunswick residents and $24 for nonresidents.

Deck chairs, life vests, lazy river tubes and the use of picnic tables and grills are made available free of charge with admission.

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