Darlington County Park in Mahwah, located on 600 Darlington Avenue has a playground area located toward the back half of the park and not easily accessible due to a steep slope in the walkway. The structure is fenced in and in full sun overlooking Darlington Lake. There is a ton of climbing and playthings making it a great stop when you visit the lake. You can also visit the county website for more information.
DIRECTIONS: NJ-17 N to exit for Rt 202/Oakland. Stay left onto Rte 202/RamapoValley Rd towards Oakland. You will pass Ramapo College. Approximately 1 mile after the college, make a left onto Darlington Ave. The Park will be about ½ mile ahead on your right.
PARKING: Large paved lot close to the playground
PICNICKING: Down the road from the playground there is a large covered area with picnic tables
CLIMBING: Firemen poles, repeller, chained steps, stairs, monkey bars
PLAYTHINGS: Tic-tac-toe, steering wheel, tunnels
SLIDES: One corkscrew, one tube, one chute
SPORTS: Basketball courts, tennis courts, handball courts
SWINGS: Two full, two toddler, one tire
WALKING PATHS: Path around park for walking, biking, or roller blading
WATER: Two county lakes for swimming
OTHER COOL STUFF: Park is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. A per person admission fee is charged daily during swim season. Playground area is accessible in the off season for no charge.
MAKE A DAY OF IT: After a fun day of swimming at Darlington you can head down MacArthur Blvd and try out Moe’s Southwest Grill.
Please make sure that when the park opens for the summer that clear signs will be placed all around the park. Those signs should read in english and spanish and the signs should read DO NOT THROW YOUR GARBAGE ON THE GRASS PLEASE PUT ALL PLASTIC BOTTLES AND CAPS IN A SPECIAL CONTAINER. DO NOT LITTER
I have spent many a summer afternoon picking up trash and plastic tops buried in the soil this must stop DO NOT LITTER