by Sheila | Jan 6, 2024 | Travel Beyond NJ, Manhattan, NYC Playground/Attractions
We are thrilled to have some city mom perspective for our “Travel Beyond NJ” section by NYC Mami on the Move. She shares what her top places are to play and 2 new places that will be opening soon!
by Sheila | Apr 23, 2018 | Indoor Places to Play, NYC Playground/Attractions, Travel Beyond NJ
Editor’s Note: Spring is FINALLY in the air, and while we love our outdoor playgrounds, we also are fans of rainy day ideas/indoor places to play. Karen and her crew went to visit Legoland Discovery Center in Westchester NY. Karen’s highlights: LEGOLAND...
by Sheila | Sep 5, 2016 | NYC Playground/Attractions, Outdoor Attractions, PA Playgrounds/Attractions, Philadelphia Zoo, Travel Beyond NJ
Editor’s Note: We are proud to include our youngest writer, Harrison Turner, who has a passion for animals. Check out his bio below. Thanks for this outstanding review, we have a few more zoos to visit this Fall thanks to you! Zoos are among the most popular...
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 Sheila | Aug 28, 2009 | Battery Park, NYC Playground/Attractions, Outdoor Playgrounds
Between Warren Street and Murray Street, east of River Terrace, Battery Park, New York City, NY. Teardrop Park  is one of the great parks in Battery Park City. We had visited it the same day as Rockefeller Park . My oldest had a great time in the sprinkler area...
by Sheila | Aug 21, 2009 | Battery Park, NYC Playground/Attractions, Outdoor Playgrounds
North end of Battery Park City, west of River Terrace, New York, NY. Battery Park has an awesome parks system, with sprinkler parks, playgrounds galore. I’m focusing on a couple of their parks that we visited this August. Logistics- Parking, Ferries, Path,...
by Sheila | Jul 9, 2009 | NYC Playground/Attractions, Outdoor Playgrounds, Pier 51, Uncategorized
Horatio St. and West 12th St., New York, NY. Check out link below for review and directions! Thanks to hoboken metro mom once again, I’m having trouble locating new public spraygrounds in NJ, and some of the closest options are in NYC. This water play area...
by Sheila | Jul 7, 2009 | NYC Playground/Attractions, Outdoor Playgrounds, Pier 84
43rd Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY. Hoboken metro mom has this great review on Pier 84. I can’t wait to visit, but had to include it as one sprayground for NJ moms/dads to visit. Check her site out regularly for her Real Mom Reviews Any other good photos...
by Sheila | Jun 19, 2009 | Coney Island
Surf Avenue and West 8th St. Brooklyn, NY. (NY Aquarium address, as of 6/2009 parking was $25 which included the price of an adult admission). We went to Coney Island specifically to see NY Aquarium and by chance we found a playground right on the beach, I must be...
