PARK INFORMATION

From our courteous staff to our ever vigilant lifeguards, it’s our job to make sure your day at Mountain Creek Waterpark is as safe as it is enjoyable. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to make sure your expectations are met.


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Safety - Know Before You Go

The Park offers a variety of water-based activities for all ages and all swim levels.  Height restrictions are posted for all attractions and enforced.  We strongly suggest that minors under the age of 18 be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. The parent/guardian is solely responsible for supervision of their minors. The park does not assume any responsibility or liability for unattended minors. The park cannot accept any responsibility for unattended minors. Children are the responsibility of the parent or guardian.

Only you know your own, your child's, or anyone you are supervising level of swimming skills. We strongly recommend all Guests under 48" or who are weak or non-swimmers wear Coast Guard approved lifejackets where appropriate. In the wave pool, all guests under 48" are REQUIRED to wear a lifejacket and be accompanied by an adult. We insist that parents keep their children within arms reach for their close supervision on all water activities. Life Jackets are available FREE OF CHARGE and on a first come, first serve basis at Guest Information located inside the park. When in doubt, wear a life jacket!


Diving is not permitted in any pool or attraction at the park.

Proper swimwear must be worn on all rides and attractions.
No street clothes and no bathing attire with buckles, belts, rivets, metal or cut-off jeans permitted. For guest safety, no masks, snorkels or swim fins please.
See dress code below.

For the safety of all of our guests, anyone who has experienced a stomach and or intestinal illness within the past two weeks may not participate in any water attractions.

VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY ACT - On December 19th 2008 the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act went into effect. This new law requires VGB Compliant Pool Drain Grates. We are VGB Compliant but please note in some applications these grates have a raised profile off the floor as mandated by the Law.
Warning: Raised Grate - All of our raised grates have a red circle highlighting their location. They are designed to be stepped on but in shallow water situations they may pose a tripping hazard.



Top Tips


What if I forgot my bathing suit, sunglasses or sunscreen?
All of these items and many more may be purchased at the Mountain Creek General Store or Tides. Both retail stores accept  cash, travelers checks or credit cards.

What about my valuables?
The best thing is to leave them at home. Please don't bring them into the waterpark or leave them exposed in your car. Keyless entry car systems can become inoperable if they get wet. Lock money and keys in a locker* instead of keeping them in pockets where they may fall out in the rides. Mountain Creek Waterpark cannot be responsible for items that are lost or stolen from vehicles or from inside the waterpark.
*Lockers are available on a first come, first serve basis. Lockers are located by Guest Information.

Does Mountain Creek Waterpark offer lockers?
Yes. We recommend that you secure your valuables in a locker. Mountain Creek Waterpark is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lockers are available at the boardwalk for a fee.

  • Regular Size Lockers are $8.00 plus a $5 refundable deposit. Deposits are refunded only once the key is returned for the day.
  • Large Size Lockers are $13.00 plus a $5 refundable deposit. Deposits are refunded only once the key is returned for the day.

**Lockers are available on a first come, first serve basis. Lockers are located by Guest Information.

Do I need footwear?
Mountain Creek Waterpark walkways, like any pavement, absorb the sun’s heat. We strongly recommend that you wear some type of secure footwear. If you did not bring proper footwear, you can purchase aqua-socks at the Mountain Creek General Store or Tides.

Do you have life jackets and where do I get them?
Life Jackets are available FREE OF CHARGE and on a first come, first serve basis at Guest Information located inside the park.

What if my party gets separated?
Establish a time and place to meet. If your kids are old enough to be on their own, make sure they check in periodically for sunscreen and drink breaks. If you do get unintentionally separated, alert any staff member or go to Guest Information.

Can I bring a picnic?
Mountain Creek Waterpark offers a wide variety of delicious foods at Hawk’s Nest, Luigi's and Grouchy’s Smoke House, as well as vending carts around the waterpark. Mountain Creek Waterpark does not allow outside food or beverages into the waterpark other than individual, sealed bottles of water. For guests wishing to bring their own meals, we do provide an area outside the waterpark archway where guests may eat food that they bring. We do ask that guests utilize this area only while they are eating so that different groups may have use of the area. No cooking of any kind or any type of heating element such as sternos are permitted on our property.

Am I allowed to smoke in the waterpark?
Many of our guests choose not to wear footwear around the waterpark. For their safety and out of respect for those who prefer not to be exposed to smoke, we do not allow smoking anywhere within the waterpark. We do provide an area outside the waterpark where smoking is permitted.

Do I need to bring cash or do you accept debit & credit cards?
We do not accept debit cards at any of our points of purchase, unless your debit card has a Visa or MasterCard logo. There are ATMs located near admissions and also in the park in the Tides outlet. Be sure to carry your ID with you if you plan to use your Credit Card. For your protection & due to the high number of credit card & identity issues today, Mountain Creek Waterpark requires that a valid ID be presented at the time of any credit card transaction.



Address & Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Mountain Creek Waterpark
PO Box 129
Vernon, NJ 07462

Phone: 973-864-8444
Fax: 973.827.8250

Physical Address:
Mountain Creek Waterpark
200 Route 94
Vernon, NJ 07462

NOTICE TO GPS USERS:
When using a GPS, enter our address as “200 McAfee Vernon Road, Vernon, NJ 07462”


Contact Us - If you have a question, comment or suggestion, we want to hear from you! Please! We value and appreciate your feedback and will follow up with you promptly.



Parking

All parking at Mountain Creek Waterpark is $3.
Seasonal Parking Passes are available for $14.99 plus tax.



Food & Beverages

Mountain Creek Waterpark does not allow outside food or beverages into the waterpark other than individual, sealed bottles of water. For guests wishing to bring their own meals, we do provide an area outside the waterpark archway where guests may eat food that they bring. We do ask that guests utilize this area only while they are eating so that different groups may have use of the area. No cooking of any kind is permitted on our property.




First Aid

First Aid is located across from Guest Services in the base area. Restrictions and special warnings are located at the entrance of every ride. For safety reasons, you may be asked to leave any loose articles at the loading/unloading area of the ride.



Safety and Bag Check

Mountain Creek Waterpark is concerned about your safety! To ensure the highest level of safety and satisfaction for all of our guests, Mountain Creek Waterpark inspects all bags and items brought into the waterpark. No weapons, knives or sharp objects are allowed on Mountain Creek Waterpark property. Mountain Creek Waterpark is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
 


Ride Height Restrictions

The following attractions have a minimum height restriction of 48” in order to participate.
Alpine Pipeline, Bombs Away,Cannonball Falls, Canyon Cliffs, High Anxiety, H2-OH-No, Hightide Wavepool – Deep End, Rogue River, Tarzan Swings, The Gauley, Thunder Run and Thunder Falls


The following attractions have a maximum height restriction of 48” in order to participate
(except the accompanying guardian).
Fishing Village, Li'l Dipper's Wading Pool, Lost Island River, Junior Rapids, Spray Grounds and the Hook

All other rides have no height restrictions associated with them.



Dress Code & Code of Conduct

The following regulations are for the safety of guests and employees and apply to everyone. Traditional swimwear is required. Children in diapers and those being toilet trained must wear an approved swim pant (available in our retail stores) while in the water.

  • No provocative or thong swimsuits, clothing with rivets, buckles, belts or metal ornaments.
  • No long pants or cut-off shorts.
  • No oversized or baggy clothing that cannot remain at or above the waistline without a belt or other support.
  • Displayed tattoos must be in good taste and not offensive to our family environment.
  • Guests may not display anything that contains obscene, foul, profane, illegal or unacceptable language, pictures, symbols, phrases, etc...
  • No loitering, unruly behavior, profanity, vandalism, line cutting, alcohol or drugs.
    Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in ejection from the waterpark without refund.



Weather Policy

Your safety is our top priority at Mountain Creek Waterpark, for that reason rides and attractions may close temporarily during severe weather conditions. Once conditions have improved rides and attractions will reopen. Rain checks will be available upon request to guests exiting the park if all attractions have been closed for at least 60 minutes. Guests must provide a intact wristband (still on wrist) to Guest Services in order to obtain a rain check. No rain checks are issued for season pass holders.

Rain checks will not be provided if the park closes within 2 hrs of our published closing time. CASH REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN. Once attractions reopen following a temporary closure due to weather, rain checks will no longer be offered. *Before coming to the park, please be sure to check our home page (www.mountaincreekwaterpark.com) for inclement weather announcements or call us at 973-864-8444.



Special Guests

We welcome our guests with disabilities.  
Guests with special needs may contact Guest Services at 973-864-8444 for information regarding accessibility to rides, attractions, shops and restaurants.Upon arrival at the park, please inquire as to available accommodations.




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