Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
Gillian's Wonderland Pier is a closed historic amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
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A theme park inside Ocean City
Open April to October
Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark is a seasonal theme park: open April to October. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
23 rides and 1 roller coaster
Including 1 water ride. Open since 1965. About ↓
You can stay in Ocean City
Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark is inside Ocean City, which has 49 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 59 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Open April to October
Typical highs and lows in Ocean City. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
Gillian's Wonderland Pier is a closed historic amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey. It was founded in 1965 by Roy Gillian, son of David Gillian who first came to Ocean City in 1914. It was located near the beginning of the commercial boardwalk on 6th street. Gillian's was generally considered to be an institution of Ocean City, with grand openings and pre-season sales for the location historically having drawn crowds multiple blocks long, and employed many local youths during the summer, and in more recent years, many Eastern European workers. It is famous for its 144-foot (44 m) Giant Wheel, one of the largest Ferris wheels on the east coast.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- April to October
- Rides
- 23 · 1 roller coaster · 1 water ride
- Opened
- 1965
- Owner
- Jay Gillian
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.8K a year
Where to stay near Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Ocean City (49) and Atlantic City (77).
Atlantic City
38,787 people
9 mi northeast of Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
Egg Harbor Township
48,435 people
8 mi north of Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City 66% vacation homes | in town | — | 49 30 hotels · 7 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs | 11,101 | $841K | — |
| Atlantic City | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 77 66 hotels · 3 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 hostels · 1 campground | 38,787 | $207K | D− |
| Egg Harbor Township | 8 mi north | 10 min | 26 14 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 48,435 | $313K | C+ |
| Upper Township | 9 mi west | 15 min | 20 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 11 campgrounds | 12,355 | $412K | — |
| Galloway Township | 16 mi north | 25 min | 47 29 hotels · 10 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 38,380 | $299K | B− |
| Wildwood 52% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 93 37 hotels · 52 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,068 | $391K | — |
| Dennis Township | 14 mi west | 20 min | 24 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 19 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 6,100 | $360K | — |
| Somers Point | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 7 2 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 10,590 | $309K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
Other well-known places within 60 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw34 mi Park & preservePine Barrens
14 mi LandmarkLucy the Elephant
Big draw55 mi MuseumUSS New Jersey
29 mi Stadium & arenaBoardwalk Hall
Big draw54 mi Stadium & arenaLincoln Financial Field
Big draw54 mi Stadium & arenaXfinity Mobile Arena
Big draw56 mi Ancient siteIndependence Hall3.0M visitors a year
Big draw60 mi Theme parkSix Flags Great Adventure2.2M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Pine Barrens: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lucy the Elephant: User:dtcdthingy 3:30 pm 30th July 2004 (Minolta Dimage X20), Public domain · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Boardwalk Hall: Jack Boucher, Public domain · Lincoln Financial Field: The original uploader was Betp at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Xfinity Mobile Arena: Jen Smith, CC BY 3.0 · Independence Hall: Mys 721tx, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Six Flags Great Adventure: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Visiting Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark
When is Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark open?
April to October. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark in Ocean City?
Yes. It’s inside Ocean City, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 67–84°.
How far is Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark from Philadelphia?
About 59 miles northwest of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark?
Atlantic City (ACY), about 12 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 55 miles.
How many roller coasters does Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark have?
1, among 23 rides (including 1 water rides).
Where should I stay near Gillians Wonderland Pier and Island Waterpark?
Ocean City (in town, 49 places to stay), Atlantic City (9 mi, 77 places to stay) and Egg Harbor Township (8 mi, 26 places to stay).
Tips from people in Ocean City
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