You know you've hit the nail on the head when you head to a place called Diggerland. If your kids have ever (well, even you because they have an entire adult section) had any interest in construction, Diggerland is a must stop!
Diggerland USA is the only construction themed adventure park in North America where children and families can drive, ride and operate ACTUAL machinery. The park, which covers about 14 acres in West Berlin, NJ (20 minutes from Philadelphia and a little over an hour if you are coming from Wildwood NJ like we were), hasover 25 attractions.
The majority of attractions are real, diesel powered, full size, pieces of construction equipment. Each machine has undergone advanced engineering modifications which make them safe for the public.
The number one question is how old the kids should be when you take them. Diggerland USA is appropriate for children who are at least 36 inches tall. Children under this height are free to enter the park, however they will be limited to the attractions they may participate in.
All rides do have height restrictions, which you can find on theirride restrictions page, however there are special attractions in the park for even the youngest of children, like the Dig-A-Round and Kid Zone.
There truly is something for everyone at Diggerland!
There was even a playground, rock climbing wall, duck races, and gem mining.
We drove full size backhoes, dug giant holes with real excavators, and operated/rode just about every sort of construction machine you might imagine.
I can honestly tell you that there were kids of every age and sex there all having an amazing time! I can honestly say that my kids had a great time here. We had a great time watching the kids get hands on experience with machinery they may never touch in their lifetime. Who knows, they may have found a love of construction now!
Now that you have seen Diggerland, can you dig it?
My grandsons would love this place! I mean, who doesn’t love to dig? They certainly do. I need to add this theme park to my bucket list. Looks like so much fun!
That sounds like so much fun. My boys will be in heaven there.
We went to the event there last summer. I’m not gonna lie that front loader ride had me sweating! Yikes.
Now here is a place my grandsons and their dad would really have a fun day playing. We would be there all day.
I’ve heard so much about the diggerland in the UK and your one seems like it really is as much fun. I bet it is a great day out for kids, I mean even I wouldn’t mind trying to drive a JCB.
I saw a news story about Diggerland when it first opened. Love, love, love this concept. Being able to “play” with actual construction equipment in a safe environment sounds like fun.
My nephew would absolutely love this place! His favorite thing in the world is anything with wheels but especially construction. I wish this was close to him because it would be fun to take him there.
I have read about Diggerland before and everyone was impressed with the activities. Don’t think we have one in the UK though.
I’m not an amusement park person, but my nephews would love a place like this!
Whoa this is so cool! I’ve never seen a park like this before. My nephew would love it!
This looks like a fun place to check out. My kids would love it, I’m sure. They’d want to drive a backhoe!
This looks so fun! My friend brought her son here, and he had an absolute blast. And my neighbor’s son was fascinated by some road work in front of his house, so I recommended Diggerland. What a neat concept!
What a great idea for a park. My son would love something like this. Although he would want to know how everything works also.
This is such a fantastic idea for kids that love big machines! I know my son would love this place!
This looks like so much fun! I think it is great that kids are able to experience operating heavy equipment. It would give them a better understanding of the work that goes on in the construction world.
This looks like an absolute blast! This would be an amazing learning experience for the younger kids as they gain knowledge and understanding about operating heavy machinery and what it is like working in the construction field.
SO fun! My son would L-O-V-E this place!! We’d never be able to get him to leave.
I know a little boy who loves big vehicles like these. He would have a hay day there!
This looks like such a great place to visit! My kids would love playing with the construction machines.
I would like to visit Diggerland too! What an awesome experience for the family. I would like to try my hand using the back hoe and the bulldozer too. My boys would probably try to outdo each other on who could dig out the most dirt. 🙂