Summer

No, please bring your own to enjoy The Boardwalk at Hersheypark.

This summer, Hersheypark will debut two new water play areas, boasting 45 aquatic elements in the existing Bayside Pier area of The Boardwalk water park, to get to the water faster. A new shade-filled play zone called The Inlet at Bayside Pier will feature water-spouting dolphins and fish, as well as whimsical water spray features. The Island at Bayside Pier will debut towering 10-foot-tall palm trees that tip buckets of refreshing water. Both new areas will feature rubberized decking for additional guest comfort, allowing guests to sit and splash under shaded canopies. The new open design will also allow families to seamlessly flow between other water attractions and cool off faster with access to the abundant water features.

Hersheypark features an entire water park, featuring 16 unique water attractions in The Boardwalk At Hersheypark. The Boardwalk is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. View Water Park Rides. 

At Hersheypark, your safety and security are our top priority! The Pennsylvania Department of Health has instituted a maximum number of allowed guests in each of our aquatic attractions. Consistent with all of our other rides and attractions, all water attractions within The Boardwalk utilize a line queuing system. In order to ensure safety and a consistent experience for all guests, riders enter and exit attractions via designated points. As guests exit the attraction, additional guests will be permitted to enter. Due to capacity and safety standards, timed swim sessions may be initiated to ensure that each guest may safely enjoy time in this attraction. Rude and deliberate line jumping that inconveniences other guests may result in dismissal from Hersheypark without compensation.

Yes, only appropriate swimwear is permitted on the attractions. Revealing bathing suits, shorts with rivets, snaps, zippers, metal ornamentation, cutoffs and jeans are not permitted. All eyeglasses must be secured with safety straps, and aqua shoes are not permitted on the body slides. Parents accompanying toddlers in the children's play area must also wear bathing suits.

Only waterproof diapers are allowed in The Boardwalk attractions. These are available at Beachology and other merchandise locations.