by Sheila | Mar 19, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Roselle Park, Union County Playgrounds
Acker Park is a hidden gem that is located on the intersection of Lehigh Avenue and Woodland Avenue in Roselle Park. This park was recently funded and renovated. It is completely fenced, although the main entrance is kept open during park hours. I found this virtual...
by Sheila | Mar 18, 2011 | Hudson County Playgrounds, Kearney, Outdoor Playgrounds
6/2011 Thanks to Sharon, we have the latest pictures of Coogan/Manor Park in Kearny NJ! All old pictures have been deleted and the descriptions have been replaced by Sharon’s review. Thanks to Abbie for pointing out that this park was completely redone! For more...
by sararall | Mar 17, 2011 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, South Plainfield
Another guest post by Sara Rall! Borough Park on Elm St. by Lakeview Ave. in South Plainfield, Middlesex County is a sunny ball field with a playground among the trees at the far end. The equipment is aging but still in good shape. There is a long metal and plastic...
by Amy | Mar 17, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Woodland School located on Johnston Drive, Convent Station, in Morris Township. Two playgrounds on one school grounds. Really cool paved area with drawings and lots of games. Newer equipment is in the back of the school. Route 287 to Madison Ave. Turn towards the...
by sararall | Mar 16, 2011 | Bedminster, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Guest Post by Sara Rall: Bedminster Elementary School is located at 234 Somerville Road, Bedminster (Somerset Co.). It has a terrific, big, sunny playground with lots of interesting equipment. The main play structure has about 6 different types of climbing walls,...
by sararall | Mar 16, 2011 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Guest post by Sara Rall! Eisenhower School is located on 791 Eisenhower Avenue in Bridgewater (Somerset Co.). It is another of Bridgewater’s spectacular school playgrounds. This one is a beautiful and unusual wooden playground, with a gazebo connected by a...
by Amy | Mar 16, 2011 | Uncategorized, Z Blog
Update- 3/27/2011- I was able to capture the comments up till now, and created a listing for all SSEQ playgrounds. However, I still need your help: a few of the playgrounds in the comments don’t have photos or descriptions yet on our website (Oakland,...
by Amy | Mar 14, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Loantaka Brook Reservation Recreation Area is located approximately on 500 South Street in Morris Township, NJ Description: Diverse park. Wonderful for playdates, picnics, walking, hosting a birthday party, bringing the dog, bike-riding, roller-skating and flying...
by Amy | Mar 14, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Hillcrest School located on 160 Hillcrest Avenue, in Morris Township, NJ. Three playgrounds at one school, good for toddlers on up. Upper field has a full fitness center for older kids and ball fields. Nicely mulched and/or rubber or grass ground cover in all play...
by Amy | Mar 14, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Morris Township Children’s Playground, Knollwood Dr and Khadena Dr, Morris Township, NJ Nicely spread out, shaded, neighborhood park. The equipment is scattered throughout a wooded grove. Grass and mulch ground cover. Great if you have toddlers and kids up to age 12...
by Amy | Mar 14, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Alfred Vail School is located on 125 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Township NJ. Multiple play areas at one school. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. School has a “Play it Safe†campaign underway to raise money for re-building the play areas. Route 287 to...
by Sheila | Mar 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
It was refreshing to find a whole playground fanbase here in NJ, and I thank everyone for spreading the word. It’s pretty inspiring to know that the idea of publishing free places to play is global, and I’m happy to share the ones I’ve communicated...
by Amy | Mar 8, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds, Wantage
Woodbourne Park is located on Corner of Berry Rd & Sherman Ridge Rd in Wantage NJ. DESCRIPTION: A sprawling, full-sun playground with a variety of sports fields, playthings, and a walking path. DIRECTIONS: Take Rte 15 seven miles north of Sparta and then follow...
by Amy | Mar 8, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds, Wantage
Clifton E. Lawrence School is located on 31 Ryan Rd, Wantage, NJ in Sussex County. DESCRIPTION: The largest, most diverse school playground we’ve encountered in Sussex and Warren County. The landscape is dotted with a wide variety of play structures and toys, and...
by Amy | Mar 8, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Randolph
Ironia Elementary School is located on 303 Dover Chester Rd, Randolph NJ Some shade and somewhat sparse ground cover. Lots of climbing available and steep slides. Directions From NJ 10 W turn left onto Dover Chester Rd/CR 513 and continue for a little more than 2...
by Amy | Mar 8, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Randolph
Fernbrook Elementary School is located on 206 Quaker Church Rd, Randolph, NJ. Description This school features two playgrounds – a smaller one in the front and to the side and a larger one in the back. Directions From NJ 10W turn right onto Millbrook Ave and left...
by Amy | Mar 8, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Randolph
Shongum Elementary School is located on 9 Arrow Pl in Randolph, NJ Description Small shady playground in the front of the school, larger equipment around the back of the school. Directions From Route 10W take the jug handle just prior to Littleton Rd/US 202 (Wendy’s...
by Amy | Mar 6, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Randolph
Freedom Park is located on Millbrook Ave, in Randolph, NJ. Description A large and busy sports facility with a great playground at its entrance. The playground has some really unique playthings. It’s a great spot for a weekday play-date with a very large...
by Amy | Mar 6, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Randolph
Center Grove Elementary School is located on 25 School House Rd in Randolph, NJ. Description Brand new very large playgrounds with some really cool features like a spider web climbing structure, suspended steps underneath a drawbridge and dual corkscrew slides....
by Amy | Mar 6, 2011 | Harding, Mendham, Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Lewis Morris Park is located on 270 Mendham Rd in Morris Township, NJ. Directions From I-287 take exit 36 which is the CR510/Laffayette Ave exit. Stay straight to go under the train trestle toward Morris Ave. Turn right at Morris and go through the light and at...
by Amy | Mar 6, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Plains, Outdoor Playgrounds
Morris Plains Community Park is located on 51 Jim Fear Dr in Morris Plains, NJ. Directions: Take 287 to Route 10 and exit towards Whippany/Dover. Turn onto Littleton Drive (Route 202) on same side as the Super Stop & Shop (left if traveling West.) Turn left at...
by Amy | Feb 23, 2011 | Byram Township, Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds
From “The Playground Guide”- Sussex/Warren County Edition: C.O. Johnson Park is located on 117 Roseville Rd, in Byram Township, NJ. DIRECTIONS: Take Rte 206 into Byram. Turn onto Tamarack Rd (can only go one direction) and drive 1.5 miles to the end. Turn...
by Amy | Feb 23, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Saddle Brook
From “The Playground Guide”- Bergen County Edition: ADDRESS: approx 760 Saddle River Rd, Saddle Brook, NJ DIRECTIONS: NJ-4 E to the Saddle River Rd exit. Bear right off the exit and stay straight onto Saddle River Rd. Park entrance will be about ½ mile on...
by Amy | Feb 22, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Washington Township
From “The Playground Guide” Bergen County Edition: Clark Field is located on Willow St & Cleveland Ave in Washington Twp. NJ. DIRECTIONS: Garden State Pkwy N to exit 168 Washington/Westwood/HoHoKus. Bear right off exit onto Washington Ave. Proceed on...
by Amy | Feb 22, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Ramsey
Finch Park Creative Playground is located at 205 Church St, in Ramsey, NJ. DIRECTIONS: Route 17 N to the Spring St/Grant St exit. Make a right onto Spring St. After you make the right, stay slight right to remain on Spring St. Make a left onto N Island Ave and then a...
by Amy | Feb 22, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Oradell, Outdoor Playgrounds
From “The Playground Guide”- Bergen County Edition: Oradell Kids Foundation Playground is located on Prospect St & Oradell Ave, Oradell, NJ DIRECTIONS: GSP N to exit 165 towards Oradell. Merge onto Oradell Ave for 1.6 miles and make a right onto...
by Amy | Feb 18, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Garfield, Outdoor Playgrounds
From “The Playground Guide” Bergen County Edition: Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ DIRECTIONS: I-80 E to exit 61 Garfield/Elmwood Park. Make a right onto River Rd. Travel approximately 2 ½ miles and make a left onto Monroe St. Take Monroe St to Midland Ave and...
by Amy | Feb 17, 2011 | Boonton, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
353 Powerville Rd, Boonton, NJ 287N to Intervale Rd/Mtn. Lakes exit. At top of exit ramp turn left. At traffic light turn right onto Fanny Rd. At 2nd stop sign turn right and quickly bear left onto Powerville Rd. Proceed down Powerville Rd bearing right at the fork in...
by sararall | Jan 8, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds, Warren
Guest Post by Sara Rall: Mt. Horeb School playground is located on 80 Mt. Horeb Rd., Warren (Somerset Co.) It has two very nice playgrounds (obviously only available when school is out). The first is a fully-fenced playground for younger kids with a large play...
by Sheila | Jan 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year everyone! I started this site a little more than 2 years ago, and the thing I wanted the most for me and our readers/fans was places for people to go to get connected, at the time this was through mostly parks/playgrounds. For me my connection to my...
