Englewood’s Veteran’s Memorial Park (formerly Depot Square Park)is a great playground in the heart of Englewood. The area is fully enclosed with lots of shade. There is one large structure with a full section of climbing. Tons of playthings and bridges. The area has mulch ground cover and a path to the entrance. There is a nice circular bench around a large tree that provides a nice place to sit back and watch the kids play.
ADDRESS: Van Brunt St & Tilman Pl
DIRECTIONS: NJ-4 E to Webster Ave exit. Turn right onto Farragut Dr. Farragut Dr becomes Webster Ave. Turn right onto W Forest Ave. Turn left onto Van Brunt St. Playground is next to train station.
PARKING: Street parking and metered parking around the perimeter of the playground
PICNICKING: One picnic table
CLIMBING: Corkscrew pole, cool tire steps, wobbly balance beam, two repellers, monkey bars, chain steps, bridges, chain steps, wiggle poles, rings
PLAYTHINGS: Tic-tac-toe, tunnels, alphabet game, musical center, steering wheels, call boxes, safety signs matching game, mirrors, shapes sorters
SLIDES: One corkscrew, one tube, two metal chute, one metal toddler
SWINGS: Two full size, two toddler
OTHER COOL STUFF: There is a cute play area underneath the higher section with benches and toys to play with.
MAKE A DAY OF IT: Visit Bazaar Star Beadery in Depot Square to make a piece of jewelry for someone special. The studio also offers special classes and birthday party packages. Stop by and pick up a brochure for information about this studio or their location in Ridgewood.
