by Sheila | Jan 20, 2012 | Hawthorne, Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds
Update: For a great sledding spot, check out the intersection of Goffle Road & Diamond Bridge Ave. (directly west of this park) Check out the article from the Bergen Record on the sledding highlights. Editor’s Note: Thanks to Liba for getting us 2...
by Sheila | Jan 19, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North
Editor’s Note: We are ecstatic to start off 2012, with our NJ indoor playground tour! We had an awesome time at Clown Around, check out our review below. If you know of a great place to play in Morris County and it hasn’t been listed, comment on our NJ...
by Amy | Jan 16, 2012 | Travel Beyond NJ, Walt Disney World
I’ve been lucky to meet and become friends with Sandy Nusbaum Giercyk who is the owner and operation of Instant Impressions Travel Service, one of the leading travel agencies in the U.S. completely dedicated to Disney travel. She’s also right here in Morris County, NJ.
With her help, we plan to share educated and informed insights to help NJ families plan, book, enjoy and return from a Disney vacation. If this goes well, we’ll also talk about things like the Disney cruise line, obtaining autographs, Disney celebrations, Disney Adventures, new attractions, resort openings and more.
Every time we write about Disney travel we want to hear your comments, ideas and suggestions. We will moderate the discussion to try and make it as helpful and factual as possible. Taking a trip to Disney is not a simple proposition. Think of Disneyworld the way you think about Manhattan. Disneyworld is similar in size and complexity to Manhattan. You wouldn’t wing a trip to Manhattan with your kids. You have to plan the same way when you go to Disney.
Continue reading Doing Disney the Jersey Way
by Amy | Jan 14, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North
The Funplex is an amazing indoor (and outdoor) amusement center with a little something for everyone. The center in East Hanover features a large arcade with skill-based full redemption games and win to play games for the younger kids. There are also indoor “rides” like a 4D movie theater (must be 40″ or taller) two sets of bumper cars (one for those at least 36″ tall and one for those 42″ and taller) and “Free Fall” (38″ with adult, 42″ solo. ) They also have Go-Karts, a Foam Frenzy, Magic Quest and indoor Lazer Tag! Not to mention a great outdoor pool and coming soon… the “Splashplex” an outdoor water park!
by Amy | Jan 14, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North, Uncategorized
The Morris Museum is a great spot to visit with family and friends on any given day or especially when the museum is hosting one of their special events. It is home to the Bickford Theatre which offers a children’s theatre series and hosts the Brightest Star School of Performing Arts.
The museum is conveniently located at 6 Normandy Heights Road which is just off of Routes 24 and 287. The main phone number is 973.971.3700. They are open Wed thru Sunday and admission is $10 per adult and $7 per child and they also offer an affordable family membership. For information on their current exhibitions, hours, admission, membership, special events, theatre schedule and special programs like camps and birthday parties visit their website. The museum also has a great little gift shop with unique items and specialty books.
There are several permanent exhibits at the museum that will appeal to kids of all ages. On the main floor you will learn all about rocks and minerals and mammals. Beware of the big bear in the mammal exhibit! You can also plan to spend a good amount of time in the Musical Machines & Living Dolls exhibition as little ones strive to create their own music and experience musical machines and mechanical dolls and toys from long ago.
by Amy | Jan 12, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North
Sheila and I (and Eddie!) just visited a brand new and incredibly unique place to play! It’s in Butler, NJ on Route 23 just off Route 287. Their phone is 973-850-6366 , e-mail is info@glowhousekids.com and you can find them at 1510 Route 23 North in Butler, NJ 07405. Visit their website here. Called the “Glow House” this indoor play and birthday party venue literally glows. The entire facility is lit with black light and most of the furniture, toys, murals, play things and items worn by the staff are black light reactive and GLOW! Eddie had SO much fun playing freeze dance and glow in the dark basketball, painting and doing glow in the dark puzzles.
by Sheila | Jan 6, 2012 | Bound Brook, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Codrington Park in Bound Brook NJ is located at the intersection of Thompson and Grove Avenues. This park is a favorite of David A. Dein, who shared his video review with us. Highlights from his review include: a PSA on drug use Basketball courts, town pool low swings...
by Amy | Jan 6, 2012 | PA Playgrounds/Attractions, Travel Beyond NJ
Just before Thanksgiving, 2011 my family and I had the great pleasure of visiting Great Wolf Lodge in Scotrun, PA in the Pocono Mountains. I have to admit, I was hesitant about going. I figured it would be crowded, maybe cold… and overpriced. I couldn’t have been more wrong! It was great and a fabulous deal for a family of five!
by Amy | Dec 28, 2011 | Indoor Places to Play, North
When your kids (and maybe even you too!) need a place to burn off restless energy or are looking for some good healthy indoor fun, check out Jump On In in Boonton NJ. This facility is just a few years old and impeccably maintained. There are two rooms with fun inflatables. The first room has basketball, a cool horizontal ladder climb, a traditional bounce house, big slide and a double maze with their own fun slides. The second room has another maze with tunnels and slides that is geared more towards the younger kids, a very large basketball arena, t-ball, volleyball, air hockey and foosball.
by Sheila | Dec 22, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Parsippany
Hills of Troy Park is located on the intersection of Homer & Ulysses St in Parsippany NJ. This is a beautifully landscaped and well shaded park with lovely walking paths around the playground area and fields. Two distinct play areas, one for 2-5 year olds and one...
by Amy | Dec 5, 2011 | Z Blog
The following is a list of some of our favorite things to do during the holiday season with kids in New Jersey. We tend to opt for the less crowded or more creative, nature driven activities. However, we’ve also added some favorites from our fans and will continue to add anything you all tell us is worth visiting!
Check out our list of holiday events, ongoing activities, train rides and winter break mini-camps and more!
by Sheila | Nov 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Visit www.playyourwaynj.com for more information!
by Sheila | Nov 22, 2011 | Clark, Outdoor Playgrounds, Union County Playgrounds
Clark Municipal Park (also known as Fun Time Junction Kiddie Park) (430 Westfield Avenue, Clark NJ) is a completely fenced in park that is ideal for little ones who love to climb and play pretend. We had fun taking the pictures below on a beautiful fall day. Benches...
by Amy | Nov 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
November, the month with frequent school breaks is here! Well at least for NJ, NJEA convention 2011 is taking place this week, on Thursday Nov 10, and Friday Nov11. What to do? With a chance of showers according to the forecast, we’ll be focusing on some...
by Sheila | Nov 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
 Music Together® is a music and movement program for children ages birth-5 years and the adults who love them. In a Music Together class, you and your child(ren) will enjoy sharing songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement activities. Come and...
by Sheila | Oct 26, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Upper Saddle River
Lyons Park in Upper Saddle River NJ has a very nice fenced in playground with lots of different areas for the kids to spread out. The play area is in two sections for each age group. The toddler section has a ramp for handicap accessibility. There is a fire truck to...
by Sheila | Oct 24, 2011 | Indoor Places to Play, North
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Birgit for sending me the latest information on this place. I did not realize that they held an open swim for non-members! That’s pretty neat especially during the winter time 🙂 The Connection for Women and Families located on 79...
by Sheila | Oct 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
Franklin Lakes Municipal Field Playground- Walk along a paved path to this big playground behind the municipal building and local library. The playground is suitable to ages 5 – 12 with newer equipment. The area is not shaded and not fenced in but lots of really...
by Sheila | Oct 19, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Norwood, Outdoor Playgrounds
Kennedy Field in Norwood NJ is a nice park on the grounds of the town municipal fields. The playground is in the complete shaded by large trees within the play area. The area is enclosed and has mulch ground cover. There is a big purple dinosaur on the toddler child...
by Sheila | Oct 19, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Englewood, Outdoor Playgrounds
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...
by Sheila | Oct 19, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Cresskill, Outdoor Playgrounds
Carolyn R. Schultz Park at 3rd Street Sports Complex in Cresskill has a new playground (~2008) within the grounds of the towns sports complex. The play area is fenced, shaded and has mulch ground cover. There are two structures for each age group with lots of...
by Sheila | Oct 19, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Teaneck
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Liba for sharing this find with us, and providing a great review with photos during our Roving Reporter promotion with Imagine That!!! Sgt Frank Pigano Park USMC is an excellent playground with two structures, one for older and one for...
by Sheila | Oct 17, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Springfield, Union County Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Lara at TwiceBlessedLife.com for covering this small quiet park, that was just built this summer! For this park, Lara receives Imagine That!!! passes from our Roving Reporter promotion! Make sure you check out Lara’s blog on...
by Amy | Oct 14, 2011 | Fall fun
Editor’s Note It’s another fall season, not only do we have pumpkin patch fever, but apple picking season is still going on. We thought we revisit this post with some new updates from our fans. So some of the material you may have seen before but we...
by Sheila | Oct 13, 2011 | Freehold, Monmouth County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Michael J. Tighe Park, formerly known as Liberty Oak Park, a local township park located in Freehold NJ, is home to many open sports fields and 3 separate playground areas. Right along Remembrance Road, the park spans a huge area, with many sports fields. Was...
by Sheila | Oct 13, 2011 | Freehold, Monmouth County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
We recently visited the Oak Point Area, at Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold NJ. Turkey Swamp Park is a beautiful Monmouth County Park that is over 2,000 acres. Only had time to visit a small section in Oak Point. How many stars would you give this park on a scale of 1-5?...
by Sheila | Oct 13, 2011 | Central, Indoor Places to Play, Uncategorized
THIS PLACE IS CLOSED-POST IS HERE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY!!!CLOSEST MY GYM TO HIS FORMER LOCATION NOW IS MANALAPAN My Gym, in Howell is located on 2205 Route 9 North, in the Regal Shopping Center next to the White Castle. A great play area for young kids, with...
by Sheila | Oct 9, 2011 | Fall fun
Located on 451 Route 94, in Vernon NJ, Heaven Hill Farm is a great day trip for folks looking for fall fun with the kids. We went here after suggestions from our facebook fans. On the weekends & holidays it is $7/person (kids under 3 are free) (weekdays $5/person)...
by Sheila | Oct 8, 2011 | Hudson County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Weehawken
Editor’s Note: I used to jog around Weehawken in my 20s, when I was a wee college student long long ago. So glad, Vesta from Humpty Dumpty Parent, shared this playground with our readers and playground moms and dads! This is definitely a busy place in the...
by Amy | Aug 25, 2011 | Indoor Places to Play, North
Sheila and I and my three kids enjoyed a great afternoon with owner Henry Lee at his new Secaucus location of Pump it Up. Located at 301 Penhorn Avenue in Unit #5 in Secaucus, NJ 07094. You can reach them at (201) 865-JUMP (5867) or find more information online...
