by Sheila | Aug 11, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Bergenfield, Outdoor Playgrounds
Walter Lubbe Jr Playground at Memorial Field is located on New Bridge Rd & Brey Ln. We just visited this playground a few weeks ago (2011) and the sprayground is working and it automatically shuts off at 4PM in summer months. The pictures displayed are from our...
by Sheila | Aug 6, 2011 | Asbury Park, Central, Monmouth County Playgrounds, Outdoor Attractions, Outdoor Playgrounds
This guest post is from Stacey Frielander who just visited this summer hot spot in Asbury Park, which isn’t too far from the North Jersey population (Garden State Parkway Exit 102). I love this for combining a beach day with some splash fun! Also on the next...
by Sheila | Jul 11, 2011 | North, Outdoor Attractions
As big fans of Turtle Back Zoo, we were pleased to receive a special invitation to try out the newest mini golf course in our area from Essex County. Safari Minigolf was a fun outing for all my kids, ages 6, 4 and 2. I’ve learned that with my young kids,...
by Sheila | Jul 4, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds
We love summer!!! There is so much to do and now Bergen County has their listings for “Movies Under the Stars” all in beautiful Overpeck County Park (we just covered this playground it is amazing and one of the biggest in the Garden State) , from their...
by Sheila | Jul 4, 2011 | Somerset County Playgrounds
We are posting a series of movies in the park for various places, and are including Somerset County’s unique Drive-In movies in Duke Island Park! There is alot going on this summer, you can check out their calendar here. July 15, 22, 29th- Drive-In Movies at...
by Sheila | Jul 4, 2011 | Union County Playgrounds
Last summer we had attended a movie in the park, and the kids had a great time, this summer I wanted to include what was going on by county. Family Fun Flix was great last year, and this year they are back thanks to Union County Parks and Recreation. Information...
by Sheila | Jul 4, 2011 | Monmouth County Playgrounds, Uncategorized
Last summer we had attended a movie in the park, and the kids had a great time, this summer I wanted to include what was going on by county. Big Thanks to TJ from Shore Flicks for sharing the information for Monmouth County. I added links to each location below...
by Sheila | Jun 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
a 3rd Edition for 2011- Continuing to share the best links for NJ Fireworks: All the listings below (except when noted) are from NJ Leisure Guide and you can click here to get more details.Please note as I get more information and good links i’ll be adding them...
by Amy | Jun 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
PLAY YOUR WAY IS CLOSED PERMANENTLY AS OF APRIL!!!! POST IS HERE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES A new indoor play place opened up in Riverdale NJ — Play Your Way http://www.playyourwaynj.com/. Family owned and operated by Mimi Hannon and family, this brightly colored,...
by Sheila | Jun 11, 2011 | Hudson County Playgrounds, Kearney, Outdoor Playgrounds
Thanks Sharon D. for this park review! Check out our Roving Reporter promotion to find out how you can earn free passes to Imagine That!!! like Sharon did! Located on Stewart Avenue between Chestnut St. and Devon St, Bell Playground is a fenced-in newer park not...
by Sheila | Jun 11, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Sparta, Sussex County Playgrounds
Thanks to Sharon D, for contributing this park during our Roving Reporter promotion! Station Park is a great big clean newly redone park with many things to do. There are 2 play grounds- Kids Kastle which many people know and see upon entering the park, and a smaller,...
by Amy | Jun 9, 2011 | Central, Indoor Places to Play
Special Deal from our Affiliate! Sheila and I visited the BRAND NEW Kidz Village location in Woodbridge on a hot sunny day in June. It’s GORGEOUS!  You can find them at 507 King Georges Road, Woodbridge, NJ. Call 732-826-8577 for the latest...
by Sheila | Jun 2, 2011 | Clifton, Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds
Thanks to Victoria from the very active North Jersey Moms Meetup Group for contributing this park as part of our roving reporter program with Imagine That!!! This park was recently in the news because the town is considering purchasing the park from the school that...
by Sheila | May 30, 2011 | Essex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Upper Montclair
Thanks to Karin L. for sending this roving reporter review! For this report Karin has earned 2 free passes to Imagine That!!! in Florham Park. Check out this link for more information on how you can earn passes too! Mountainside Park in Montclair NJ, has a playground...
by Sheila | May 28, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds, Ringwood
Thanks to Eva, our roving reporter, for this awesome park review with excellent photos and information. Eva will get 2 free passes to Imagine That!!! for this report. For more information on this latest promotion, click here. Ringwood Forest Community Playground in...
by Sheila | May 24, 2011 | Basking Ridge, Bernards Twp., Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Another guest post by Sara Rall! Check out her Roving Reporter submission below and click here for how you can earn free passes to Imagine That!!! for submitting a playground we need covered! Cedar Hill School is in Basking Ridge, Bernards Twp. and has a nice, large...
by Sheila | May 24, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Closter, Outdoor Playgrounds
Ruckman Park in Closter has a huge playground area with two structures. The older child structure is very tall and has a very steep triple slide. There are also independent rock walls, tunnels, monkey bars, and so much to do. The structure for the little ones isn’t...
by Sheila | May 23, 2011 | Dunellen, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Another guest post by Sara Rall, which earns her 2 tickets to Imagine That!!! during our “Roving Reporter” promotion 🙂 McCoy Park, at the northeast end of 4th St just off N. Washington Ave. in Dunellen (Middlesex Co.) is a brand new moderate-sized...
by Sheila | May 23, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Harrington Park, Outdoor Playgrounds
Harrington Park’s Highland Memorial Park has a bright green and red playground in a perfectly shaded location. The play area has some very different equipment that looks like licorice walls and spider webs for the avid climber. There are climbing tunnels and...
by Sheila | May 23, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Glen Rock, Outdoor Playgrounds
Glen Rock’s Wilde Field Playground has 3 distinct playground areas. One small toddler fenced in area with Little Tykes equipment. The other two sections are together but for different age groups. The area is nicely shaded under tall trees with lots of climbing....
by Sheila | May 23, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Fair Lawn, Outdoor Playgrounds
Update (4/9/2012) : Fire destroyed this playground in Fair Lawn, NJ, playground closed indefinitely! (via Stacy C. and Fair Lawn Patch article) Will post update once playground is repaired. Brookdale Park in Fair Lawn has a great red, white, and blue playground in a...
by Sheila | May 22, 2011 | Hudson County Playgrounds, Jersey City, Outdoor Playgrounds
Hi everyone, Having a website titled “NJ Playgrounds”, we sometimes get questions on reserving parks for parties. With the weather getting warmer, many folks opt for an office picnic or birthday party in a favorite park in the area. Although we have...
by Sheila | May 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Rochelle Park
Rochelle Park’s Carlock Field is located on Thiem Ave & Berdan St. Carlock field has a new play area located in residential neighborhood with field and recreational building. There are two separate areas for 2- 5 and 5-12. The equipment is shiny and new...
by Sheila | May 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Paramus
Michael J.Petruska Jr Memorial Park is located on 475 Farview Ave. in Paramus, NJ. Main entrance to park is the toddler playground. There are three distinct areas with equipment for ages 2-5. The play area has lots of cool slides, puzzles, rockers, swings, and a fun...
by Sheila | May 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Paramus
Paramus’ DiMaggio Park is located on Nichols Dr & Oliver Rd. It is a great playground in residential neighborhood. Two separate areas for each age group. Toddler area has swings and two animal rockers. Older area has great climbing and lots of slides....
by Sheila | May 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Maywood, Outdoor Playgrounds
Located on Spring Valley Road and Coolidge Ave., Maywood Memorial Park Playground is a newer equipment playground in a large recreational area. The play area is completely shaded with large trees. The red, green, and white equipment has two different structures with...
by Sheila | May 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Hackensack, Outdoor Playgrounds
Located on Summit Ave & Coles Ave in Hackensack NJ, Hackensack Staib Park is a large playground with two play areas for each age group. The toddler area is a smaller version of the larger equipment. Both sections are in full shade. These colorful play areas have...
by Sheila | May 18, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds, West Paterson, Woodland Park
Thanks to Michelle for our newest roving reporter submission that is in West Paterson, or now currently known as Woodland Park. Thanks to this new promotion with Imagine That!!! we are getting a lot more favorites from our NJ Playground Facebook fans! Michelle’s...
by Sheila | May 17, 2011 | Clifton, Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds
Thanks to Daniel for submitting this great park for our most recent “Roving Reporter Promotion”. For his contribution he gets 2 free passes to Imagine That Museum in Florham Park. Make sure you check this fantastic opportunity to check out new places and...
by Amy | May 14, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Sparta, Sussex County Playgrounds
Update: (8/27/2012) This park is private and only for members of the country club here. Thanks to Sharon for an excellent review on this small but breezy little gem. We are thrilled on our roving reporters who are giving us their unique perspectives on parks all...
