by Amy | May 5, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Oakland, Outdoor Playgrounds
Danny D’Elia Recreation Center also know as Alexander Potash Recreation complex, is located on Lawlor Dr. in Oakland, NJ. It is a beautifully maintained playground for ages 5-12. The equipment is new, the ground cover is rubber mulch and it is completely enclosed....
by sararall | May 2, 2011 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, South Plainfield
Shadyside Park, at the end of Yurgel Dr. off Durham Rd. in South Plainfield (Middlesex Co.) has a lot of interesting items for an urban neighborhood park. There is a large play structure with a tube climber, a merry-go-round, a stand-up circular bouncer, a 4-person...
by Sheila | May 1, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds, Wayne
Barbour Pond Park is located on 39 Barbour Pond Road in Wayne, NJ. A bit difficult to find, you should follow the signs for the Overflow Parking to the Maquet Lot, past the baseball fields at the end. Located right next door to the firing range, so expect some...
by sararall | Apr 28, 2011 | Franklin, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Another Sara Rall Guest Post! (Great picnic spot here!) Quail Brook Park on New Brunswick Rd. near Hexham Dr. in Franklin Twp., Somerset County is mostly a golf course, but has a lovely playground and picnic grove tucked away here as well. The play structure is metal...
by Sheila | Apr 27, 2011 | Long Branch, Monmouth County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
A Big Thank You to a dear friend, Thu, for getting me great pictures and video!! UPDATE: ATTENTION GPS SMARTPHONE PEOPLE- Address noted below is not accurate for these devices, see comment by James: “Please change the address for those using gps and smart...
by sararall | Apr 25, 2011 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Sara has sent me some great finds, and I’m still catching up 🙂 Here’s another great park from her in Bridgewater, check out all our Bridgewater parks, we have a ton thanks to Sara. Duke Island Park, on Park Drive off Old York Rd. at the southern edge of...
by Sheila | Apr 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Glen Rock, Outdoor Playgrounds
Update: This park was completely redone. No more wooden structures or metal slides. Thanks to Victoria from the very active North Jersey Moms Meetup Group who sent us these great pictures!!! Doremus Ave off of Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ DIRECTIONS:Â Â NJ-4 W towards...
by Sheila | Apr 20, 2011 | Basking Ridge, Bernards Twp., Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Located on 3405 Valley Road, Basking Ridge (Bernards Twp.), Pleasant Valley Park is a sprawling park with a wonderful playground in a shady area just off the main parking lot.  Nicely mulched and very clean with newer equipment and amenities – bathrooms are open...
by Sheila | Apr 15, 2011 | Boonton, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Lara from TwiceBlessedLife commented that she really enjoyed how in Japan they have barriers in front of the swings so that the kids don’t run up to them. Poppy, one of our FB fans, noted that Boonton has this! Thanks to our recent...
by Sheila | Apr 14, 2011 | Chester, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: So about a year ago, I had attempted a Celebrity Poll for NJ Parks. Although follow-up was pretty scarce, we did get a great recommendation from one of my favorite comedians and author, Jim Breuer, a Chester resident via email. I also was...
