HOPE TWP. (Warren County) – While many water parks tout that safety is at the forefront of importance to them, Land of Make Believe’s Pirate Cove Water Park in Hope Township can back it up with the announcement that they have again received a 5-Star designation from the Starfish Aquatics Institute.
Continuing over 60 years of a tradition of safe and wholesome fun, the designation to the park and its owner, Christopher Maier, has come from the highly-regarded institution after an extensive stealth inspection.
The rating signifies Land of Make Believe as one of the safest, most compliant water parks in the United States, as it has been so honored for the past many years.
Land of Make Believe was also recently named among the best amusement parks in New Jersey by New Jersey Family Magazine, second behind only Six Flags, as well as one of the best amusement parks “near New York City” by New York Family magazine.
The award-winning park has been recognized by numerous statewide and national groups over the years and is considered among the top amusement and water parks in the nation for its overall excellence in operations, safety, and consistent compliance with federal, state, county and local regulations and standards.
Celebrating many seasons at the foothills of Jenny Jump Mountain, the park, the largest employer of youths in Warren County, has been particularly recognized by the Starfish Aquatics Institute for the park’s lifeguards for their efforts in Prevention, Surveillance, Emergency Care, Aquatic Rescue, Professionalism and Personal Safety.
“This is truly a group effort on behalf of everyone who works here,” said Maier. “We pay close attention to every detail at the park and it has paid off consistently with this important designation.”
Recognized by a host of organizations for its importance to the tourism industry, Land of Make Believe has long been considered an economic engine in Northern New Jersey. Additionally, the park has saved 450 acres of open space at no cost to taxpayers. Land of Make Believe will be open daily through Labor Day Weekend and for its Grand Finale Weekend Sept. 9-10. For further information about Land of Make Believe, please call (908) 459-5100 or visit www.lomb.com.
