Jenkinsons Boardwalk

I have been going to Jenks for about 30 years. I furnished my house with appliances that I won from here. I built up points from the games which are not too difficult. I find that the easiest games are the video poker games. If you play for the high hands, 4 of a kind, straight flush, full house, you usually hit. They know that if you win, you will return. The rides are great for kids 12 and under, and the prices are not too bad. The parking isn't the greatest and they charge a lot for it. The alternative is the metered parking on the street and in the outside lots. But beware! Make sure you feed the meters on time. If you are 5 minutes over, you will be ticketed. And these tickets are not cheap. I am convinced that this is how the town makes it's money. Unless you are a club member, do not go when they have their promotions. It is extremely crowded and too many people just sit around taking up gaming space. This place is open 365 days a year and in the winter when there is nothing to do, this is the ideal place to go. And if you catch me there, I will show you how to beat several games and really rack up the points. P.S. If you go in the summer, make sure you bring insect repellent or lemon or peppermint oil. Those biting flies are tenacious. HAVE FUN!!!

Posted 07/07/09 | Report Abuse

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I have come to Jenkinson's since I was a kid and I always enjoyed my time there. Whether it was on a roller coaster ride or wasting my quarters in the arcade, the boardwalk was always my favorite place to go when I was a kid and even as an adult, I enjoy going there.

Posted 12/26/08 | Report Abuse

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Jenkinson's boardwalk, aquarium, restaurant and all the other Jenkinson's on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant beach are fun places to go. I can spend a whole day there with the kids and they have a ball. They love the aquarium and then stopping to play a few games and get a snack. It's fun for the whole family.

Posted 09/27/08 | Report Abuse

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This boardwalk is great for kids of all ages. Very family oriented, the arcades are fun for the whole family. The tickets you win from the arcades never expire ( only if they go out of business). You can accumulate tickets to get a grand prize. This boardwalk is better than Seaside Park.

Posted 03/24/08 | Report Abuse

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I love Jenkinson's Boardwalk, It is very family orientated with kiddie rides for young children, a little more advanced rides for older kids, teens, or adults, arcades, games, restaurants, mini golf, a near-by aquarium, and a beach! There is something for everyone at Jenkinson's Boardwalk. The atmosphere is also very nice, safe, and clean.

Posted 03/24/08 | Report Abuse

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This boardwalk is perfect for all families. There are kiddie rides, arcade games, plenty of places to eat, and amazing candy and ice cream shops. If you are looking for places to go out there is a bar, the tiki bar, where you can eat and drink and dance to live music on a pier over the ocean, and a club. However, these places do not interfere with bringing young children there. If you are looking for quieter spots the boardwalk spans a large area; it goes from a quiet beach view to arcades, then a walk along the ocean front houses that ends at the inlet where you can watch the boats go out into the ocean.

Posted 01/27/08 | Report Abuse

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Great family oriented boardwalk. Jenkinsons is great for kids of all ages. They have rides and games in a clean safe environment. I love Point Pleasant because you still feel like it is a good place to bring the family especially when comparing it to Seaside. Bring your quarters and play some skee ball.

Posted 10/25/05 | Report Abuse

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Point Pleasant, NJ is one of the getaways for people going to the Jersey Shore, and Jenkinson's Boardwalk is one of those places where they make a stop to have fun.

Lots of activities can be found at Jenkinson's Boardwalk. For one the arcade games are always a big hit no matter where you go. To me, it seems ironic to leave the comforts of home playing on a game station to go to the boardwalk to play arcade games. Many restaurants and sweets shops also make up the atmosphere of the boardwalk. The beach is a great place to catch some sun and water.

There is an aquarium situated with the boardwalk that's a great treat and quite big. Live shows take place with seals and whales. You also have the opportunity to feed them.

And of course the rides are what people come from, or at least the kids. Plenty of rides for them to enjoy.

Just watch out for parking. They do charge $10 or more atthe lots. Your best bet is to pay the meters if you can find a free spot.

This place is great for family fun entertainment and makes a great stop just to getaway from it all.

PROS: Fun rides, great games
CONS: Parking is a nightmare

Posted 08/28/05 | Report Abuse

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Jenkinson's Boardwalk definies Pt. Pleasant beach. Everyone goes there in the summer, there are so many different things to do. First, you visit the Aquarium. It may look small, but its got tons of things to look at, the shark tank, the penguins, the fish, the touching pool upstairs. Plus they do summer camp for older kids and throw great birthday parties! Next there's the rides. All sorts of toddler rides, and boy can they stay there all day. So much fun. Finally, go for lunch or dinner. You can grab a quick pizza or burger or even sit down for a fancy schmancy dinner. Fun for the whole family!

Posted 07/28/05 | Report Abuse

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