Reviews of Joe's Playland (Park)

Dan Zavadil

Cool beach side entertainment. Basic eats and a cool espresso shop nearby. Can't beat a sunset espresso with your toes in the sand!

Susan Tkaczuk

Fun arcade, very nice staff located on fabulous Salisbury Beach. They add new games and keep the classics too. Something there for anyone of any age.

Andrea Lane8844

A lot of new games. And as always, a ton of fun. Sooo many prizes to choose from. Perfect date night.

William Rodden

fun fun fun! Joe’s playland was always fun as a kid. Now as a parent bringing my own children back to the same games I played 20 years ago is simply magical. The place hasn’t changed a bit and I love it! The atmosphere in the place is perfect for classic gaming. The staff is always helpful here and I personally will be coming back again and again! Keep up the great work Joe’s Playland.

Donnie Roberge

Go with the grandson now but grew up there as a child love it

Rachel Mace

Love love love this placd

Amanda L

Been going here since I was a kid, it's old but they have newer games and classics like skee-ball.

Camille Horvitz

WINNER

ARMY Bts

Fun

Brian Donahue

Excellent giant space invaders game...cool

Jacquie Carbone

Always a good time

Bob Gratton

Arcade

John K

Been going since I was a kid

Chuck Demarkis

Feeln like a kid again missn that fun come here

Paul Tkaczuk

Great time

Karen Finn

Not open very disappointing. Said it was open on website. Kids had a half day...play time NOT!

Rebecca Casagrande

Expensive but more prizes better range than most

Regan East

Kiss and iron maiden pinball are the bomb

Kathryn Wilmot

I have been coming here for 25 years. It is a bit dated but has a pretty good selection of games. Typical arcade games. They also sell fudge and dairy whip which is delicious! I recommend the peanut butter fudge. It is one of the best I have ever tasted.

Dan Carp

Amazing selection of old school arcade games, all in impressively good shape. Midday, at least, was very family friendly. Games were reasonably priced unlike some other arcades that price gouge.

Amanda Myers

This was my first time ever going to this place. I did feel that the beach left some things to be desired - the human architecture encroaches so close to the ocean at many points that there was little beach at all at high tide. The ocean floor appeared level for the first couple meters, then dropped suddenly - creating a fairly powerful undertow (or perhaps caused by it) - then leveled out again and stayed about chest height on me (I am 5' 6") for about a meter, then gradually leveled deeper. Once past the drop point my fears of this beach not being very swimmer-friendly abated quite thoroughly. The sand was fairly grainy and not the best, but really not anything to complain about haha. There were not too many rocks, which I did find as a positive. There is a setup for live music, which I am told is almost always playing, close to the beach and at the beginning of "boardwalk," I am about to tell you describe for you. The music was ok. Two different bands played. The second band, I am told frequents that stage, was much better than the first that played. It was very crowded and not just on the beach. The entire area behind the beach is a boardwalk made on concrete. There are lines of food places and two giant arcade buildings, one owning to either side of the street and at opposite ends, but belonging to the same company. I felt that the arcade being split up and in two buildings at opposite ends of the "boardwalk," was a rather clever idea. I realize that such an arrangement probably maximizes the likelihood of highest consumer spending by having to walk past all the different vendors and shops to get from one arcade building to the other. And, of course, you can't check out just one of the arcade buildings haha; I otherwise don't think human nature, in most cases, would be satisfied - especially not if you were there for the arcade. So you are "forced" to walk past everything there is to offer - which is not necessarily a bad thing, depending on your personal circumstances or personality. Most of the food places were open-stalled vendors. There were at least two family-owned businesses too - I highly recommend the pizza from Tripoli Pizza and Bakery; my favorite was the cheese, extra cheese, with swiss - you'll understand when you stop by there. There were also a couple slushy places, what appeared to be a high-end restaurant/event house on one of the HUGE docks out on the beach, overlooking the ocean; maybe another eat-in restaurant (there is so much there I couldn't take it all in in one visit), at least one gift shop and one ice cream place, not to mention the arcade buildings. I recommend Google searching what businesses are at Salisbury Beach if you are really interested in a more complete and informative listing. I mentioned earlier that I find the two arcade buildings located as they are, relative to one another, to be clever. However, I found I liked that set-up, disregarding that it is probably meant as a sales tactic. I could be wrong about that. Both arcade areas were absolutely STOCKED with games! Some games I never thought I'd see again from my childhood years, and games of ALL DIFFERENT kinds! It was incredibly overwhelming - kind of the feeling you got as a young kid on Christmas morning and being in an airport mashed together somehow haha. I found my favorite, air hockey, on the second floor of the arcade closest to the beach area, along with pool tables and a couple pinball machines and traditional arcade games spattered about. The first floor of that building was a jungle of everything from skee ball to Galaga, to shooting or racing games, slots, claw drops, and so many other games and types of games. Picture booths too. The other arcade building, closer to the parking lot, has only one floor and it was much like the first floor of the one I've already described for you. This is an overwhelming, money-eating, incredibly fun, and wonderfully unique place. I recommend spending a day there at least once. Oh! Can’t forget the fireworks at the end of the day! I wish I had pictures. Sorry.

Steven Riendeau

I've been coming to Joe's Playland since I was a little boy. I always get excited when I'm close to this family-run business. Bring your kids here for some game time. Grab a slice of Beach Pizza next door and then Joe's has soft serve ice cream. I'm grateful for this little business and I will continue to come here with my kids and my grandkids. Thanks guys you are the best.

Kristyn Porcaro

This place is amazing! Plenty of old school games upstairs. Cool, family run arcade!

Zack Yeremian

Every creepy, nostalgic game lives on forever here.

Randy Rienth

Love Joe's a Salisbury tradition

Evan Russo

Some of the games upstairs were broken but the Mario (despite being a bit sticky) was functioning and fun to play! Downstairs games were a bit aged but the pinball were working incredibly. They have plenty of variety and fun games.

Ken Ross

Been going there since I was 4 years old still a thumbs up

nevaeh nelson

BEST PLACE FOR ARCADE GAMES, ICE CREAM, PIZZA, BEACH, AND MOREEEE!!!!

Richard Sideri

Memories! Make some

Fola Ola-Ayinde

Enjoyed the foods bought at different kiosk but there are a reasonable waiting time because of the line ....the tasty food is worth worth the wait!

Joel Bergeron

Been coming here for 30+ years, just recently visited again. Thanks for all your efforts to maintain the old machines it’s part of our history now. Still have the classic photo booth with actual film! It’s like stepping back in time and I know you have to do a lotto keep 40 year old machines still working properly. Tip my cap you guys!

Lance Freeman

, always had a good time going to Joe's Playland nice to see the water nice to eat caramel popcorn fudge soft serve ice cream play skee ball Easy Ride great for the kids

Linda Tanzella

Fun fun fun for all ages

Lee Gilmour

Great food fun games

Heather DiGiustino

Staff are not friendly and could care less.

Julier Rivera

Rude employees at the ice cream stand killed the vibe for me....

Evil Smiles

Never been

Cobun Zweifel-Keegan

Selection of arcade games, including some classic machines, plus pinball and skee-ball. Their hours vary and depend on the weather, so call ahead if you're coming from a distance.

Tracy Clay

Fun for the kids. Lots of games to play and prizes.

Chris Burgess

Great atmosphere and the owners are amazing

Sue Varu

Had fun here. Some retro games, some newer. Billiards, pinball, arcade games, skeeball. Only 3 or so crane games. Staff very friendly. Happy it was open in Feb.

Katie Bard

Love

Chris Saccardi

Everything you'd want in an oldschool arcade, from a good variety of the old favorites, to a good selection of games that give you tickets and test your skills at highly entertaining activities. Most game prices are reasonable, they have the requisite collection of junk made in China you can trade your tickets for, and a good time will be had by all!

Melissa Covey

Always a good time!

Jennifer Ball

Amazing fudge..love Joe's

J Rayez

A+ they are always friendly. If your looking to pass sometime this is the place.

Nicole Gilford

A great place to have fun no matter your age. I am addicted to their wizard of oz game. Wish they had cooler prizes though.

Thomas O'Keefe

The kids (and I) love this place! Always a good time!

C.J. LeBlanc

Been coming here for years since I was a little guy, and now I'm starting to bring my own little guy here. Nice mixture of new and old games as well as Skiball, and this giant, kickass Space Invader game that gives out tickets!

Zach Romanski

Pretty dated. Old machines still charging top dollar.

Maya Bennett

When ever you get bored of the beach this I as the place to go

Laura Muro

Decent beach arcade. Doesn't open until afternoon off season. Games range from .25 cents to $1.00. Prizes are pretty standard.

William Henry

Love this place

deeceehawk

The best best nostalgic play space in mass. Games, foods, Ice cream, And games, games, games!⚾

Bob LeBlanc

State of the art games as well as the old classics. Fun for the whole family.

Sharon Johnson

Blast from the past video games! We had a great time. They have Old games as well as new games something for anyone you go with.

Joshua Janvrin

Fun place.. play arcade get tokens get prizes get minni golfing and go go carting..then ice cream...4 people cost me about 80 bucks

marc benedetti

Always fun !!

paul quinn

My kids call joes greatest place on earth ( besides Disney) owners are great!!!

Ethan Peterson

Great way to have fun and good prizes

Deborah Armstrong

Place has memories for me as a kid. I enjoy having activities near me when spending time at the beach.

Lyndsey Boyd

Fun

Crispen Stanbach

Joe's is a ton of fun in an old school arcade setting. Games from the classics like Skee Ball up to brand new Racing arcade cabinets and more.

Tina Rivera

Open all year round.. Great place to take family, a date, or just being alone

steven willey

Best REAL arcade still out there

fred knowles

Joe's is a great place to spend some time playing Cruisin World

Mrs C

So many years.... oldie but goodie

Dan Murphy

Can get very busy on summer and nice early spring days. Kind of pricey for pinball machine. At hampton they're .50 cents a game.. here they are $1. But very good variety of games

mandy macomber

Not a fan of this arcade and more times than not they only have lowere level open and the pool tables and air hockey are on upper

Nancy Center

Love the pinball games

John McCatherin

Good seleaction of classic games....the reason Salisbury rivals Hampton for arcade selection.

Craig Gilreath

Still the same since I was a kid in the late 70's

Mac MacDonald

Usta b all different 30 years ago

Taimat Tatarczuk

nostalgic and fun! great times

Toni Durfee

As soon as my feet hit the pavement the memories come rushing. How I miss them days with my Mom & sister.

D.J.P. Grassi

Great old school arcade. Three generations of my family have gone here every summer.

Rainbow The Macaw

Been going here since the 1950"s Still family owned. Lots of well maintained arcade games. Some going back to the beginning of the first years. Pool tables, food and prizes for the kids. Just a great place to make life long memories. Well worth a. Visit. Great for ages 2, to 100. Great family fun for all.

Joseph Audette

Ice cream cotton candy video games whats not to like

Nathan Letourneau

Friendly staff and plenty of great games!

Robert Miakisz

Awesome place to play games

Daritza kinsley

Cool

Alexia Evans

Super fun place for the whole family.

Virginia R

Awesome place to have fun and great customer service

Valerie Bayko

Games need to be cleaned.

LOGAN HART

Great place, big and has lots of games

Melissa Gonzalez

Felt like a little girl again. Nostalgia st its finest. Highly recommend!

Jc Lc

This is the best Arcade around. Better than any Hampton Beach Arcade. The place is very clean and you can tell the owner has a lot of pride and take really good care of this arcade. A great mix of game some new and old machine. I have been bring my family there for years.

Lucille Klien

Best arcade around, best place to bring your family

Hayley Price

Love this arcade!! Been coming since 2002, and still love it at age 25!!!

Linda Robinson

Love this place so much.

Roland Thorne

Fun games next to beach

John Stevenns

I loved it! Well pretty much all the video arcades near beaches are great. It has some of my all time favorite games such as Rush 2049 and Arctic Thunder!

Kathiann Allen

Lots of games. Clean. Could use some updating

Jane Parent

So much fun

Christopher Muro

Great place to visit and turn $20 in coins into tickets to earn a prize. Kids love the games. 25 cent ski-ball is the best value. Recently one 300 tickets for the lunar bonus.

sleepercell rob

Love this place . Been going since I was a kid.

Rob Caron

I think this place is great, I have been coming here since I was a kid, and now I take my kids here. They have Skeeball and classic arcade games, air hockey and pool tables, as well as some more expensive newer games, and the classic waste-your-money claw games.

Jackie Murray

BEST PLACE TO ENJOY YOUR KIDS OR GRANDKIDS! BEEN THERE SINCE I WAS A CHILD! 50 YEARS OF GREAT MEMORIES

Yan Tran

One of the few great beach arcades left. Search your couch cushions for quarters and bring them here to play skeeball and other to earn prizes.

Susan Pitman

I wish there were more wonderful little arcades left like this in the United States. I loved visiting this place. You can tell the owner cares about keeping the little beach area alive. I’d love to visit here again the next time we are visiting Salisbury Beach!