by Sheila | May 9, 2010 | Hampton, Hunterdon County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
For additional information check out the NJ State Parks link From Sara Rall- Spruce Run, 1 Van Syckles Rd., Hampton, Union Twp. (Hunterdon Co.) is a beautiful state park on a big reservoir. There is an entrance fee in the summer. The park has an average-sized play...
by Sheila | May 8, 2010 | Intrepid, NYC Playground/Attractions, Outdoor Playgrounds
West side of Manhattan on Pier 86, 12th Ave. & 46th Street, New York City, NY For the many options on how to get there, click here. Ok, so we are again veering off NJ, but I can’t resist documenting our family trips to share with others. If you have kids...
by sararall | May 8, 2010 | Franklin, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Guest Post by Sara Rall- Inman Park, on Leupp Lane off John F Kennedy Blvd. in Franklin Township (Somerset County) has some very nice play equipment in a beautiful setting. Be sure to park in the lot further to the northeast or you will have a long, hot trudge past...
by Sheila | Apr 30, 2010 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds, Uncategorized, Watchung
Thanks Sara Rall for this guest post! Mobus Park, Brookdale Rd., near Mountain Blvd., Watchung, Union Co. Mobus Park is a lovely little shady community playground next to Watchung Lake. They have two metal and plastic play structures with a little play house under the...
by Sheila | Apr 24, 2010 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized, Wyckoff
From “The Playground Guide”: ADDRESS: Scott Plaza DIRECTIONS: Rt 208 North or South to Ewing Ave exit. Go to light and make a right onto Franklin Ave. Take Franklin Ave and make a right into Scott Plaza at the Wyckoff Municipal Complex. If you went over...
by Sheila | Apr 24, 2010 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Scotch Plains, Union County Playgrounds
1255 Hetfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ. Quiet place, but a good amount of ramps, winding around for kids to run around and various slides in this playground. See pics below. 2 sets of swings in the lower area, and ball field is on the other side. You can also grill...
by Sheila | Dec 3, 2009 | Andover, Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds
This is an excerpt from The Playground Guide- Sussex/Warren Edition: Over 40 of Sussex County parks are featured with color pictures in this guide + helpful information on every park in the county. These include parks in the south section of Sussex- Sussex YMCA, C.O....
by Sheila | Nov 23, 2009 | Hardyston, Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds, Uncategorized
I’m closely working with Amy Lamperti of the Playground Guide, a comprehensive guide to all the playgrounds in Sussex County. This is an excerpt from her fantastic listing about the Sussex YMCA Playground in Hardyston, NJ. Over 40 of Sussex County parks are...
by Sheila | Nov 23, 2009 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Phillipsburg, Warren County Playgrounds
I’m closely working with Amy Lamperti of the Playground Guide, a comprehensive guide to all the playgrounds in Warren County. This is an excerpt from her fantastic listing about the Walters Park in Phillipsburg. Over 25 Warren County parks are featured with...
by Sheila | Nov 21, 2009 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds, Uncategorized, Vernon
I’m closely working with Amy Lamperti of the Playground Guide, a comprehensive guide to all the playgrounds in Sussex County. This is an excerpt from her fantastic listing about the Hand in Hand Playground at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Over 40 of Sussex...