All Family Fun in Paramus, NJ | 12 Activities

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Paramus Catch Air Paramus

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1992)

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Paramus Van Saun County Park

★★★★☆ 4.7 (5495)

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Paramus Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience

Paramus Monster Mini Golf Paramus

★★★★☆ 4.4 (850)

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Paramus Power Up Arena

★★★★☆ 4.9 (196)

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Parks & Nature

Van Saun County Park

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Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience
Historic New Bridge Landing
Washington Spring

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Power Up Arena
Humdingers
Westfield Garden State Plaza
Sandbox VR
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Easton Tower

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Power Up Arena

Is a massive 17,000 sq ft multi-activity venue housed inside Garden State Plaza mall, combining gel blaster arena, VR experiences, battle bots, pixel floor, climbing/jumping attractions, and a large arcade in a single location
The venue offers affordable field trip packages at $6.99 per student for pizza and drinks, accommodating groups of 15-150+ students, and requires reservations 3-4 weeks in advance

Monster Mini Golf Paramus

Features an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark mini golf course with fluorescent monsters and spooky obstacles, creating an immersive monster-themed experience that is a signature attraction of the venue
Offers mini bowling with only 5 frames for $5, a unique abbreviated bowling experience that differs from traditional full-game bowling options

Humdingers

Features SPARK bowling technology with on-lane graphics on all 12 boutique lanes, combined with Brunswick's latest scoring system for an enhanced interactive bowling experience
Offers Overtake VR virtual driving simulator, providing immersive racing experiences alongside traditional arcade and VR attractions

Go Playland Paramus

Offers all-day play passes with wristband system that allows customers to leave and return as they please, providing flexibility unusual for indoor playgrounds
Cash pricing available at $20 per child for all-day play, offering a more affordable alternative to standard hourly rates at many competitors

Catch Air Paramus

Offers a dedicated September Sensory Play event with a sensory-friendly environment, quiet rooms, and supportive staff, plus a 15% discount - demonstrating commitment to inclusive play for neurodivergent children
The facility allows same-day re-entry during open play hours, enabling families to leave and return without purchasing additional admission - an uncommon policy in indoor play centers

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BounceU Paramus Kids Birthdays and more ...

Offers a cosmic glow-in-the-dark party experience with special lighting and glow accessories, creating a unique sensory experience not commonly found at standard bounce house venues
The venue guarantees 100% private birthday parties with the entire fun zone reserved exclusively for each party group, eliminating wait times and shared space with other parties

Bungee Zone

Uses an operator-adjusted weight-based safety system where individuals are weighed before use and the machine is calibrated by staff based on each person's weight to ensure proper bungee tension
The venue offers unusually short jump sessions at $12 for just 5 minutes, making it one of the more expensive per-minute trampoline park experiences compared to typical hourly pricing models

Bergen County Zoo

Offers significantly discounted admission for Bergen County residents ($6 adults) compared to out-of-county visitors ($10 adults), making it one of the most affordably priced zoos in the region with children under 3 admitted free
The zoo features a working train ride that circles the entire zoo grounds, which has been operating long enough to require scheduled maintenance closures and continues to be a popular interactive attraction

Van Saun County Park

Features a diverse array of recreational amenities including a carousel, train ride, pony rides, splash pad, and playground alongside its zoo and walking trails
The park offers seasonal ice skating during winter months with rental facilities available for $5, plus admission of $20

Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience

Dopamine Land features 9 interactive multisensory rooms including an oxygen-infused O2 Lounge, representing a novel approach to experiential education that combines neuroscience concepts with immersive physical environments
The venue offers an educational 'Hormones Academy' program specifically designed for ages 8-14, integrating neuroscience and biological education into interactive gameplay

Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum

The museum offers specialized cemetery tours as part of its educational programming, providing unique historical insights into local burial grounds and community history
The museum features a reconstructed One Room Schoolhouse exhibit, representing early 20th century education in the Paramus area

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