by sararall | Jun 6, 2010 | Chester, Long Valley, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
A BIG THANK YOU to Sara Rall for this guest post, truly a unique place to visit, and to enjoy nature Hacklebarney State Park, 119 Hacklebarney Rd in the Long Valley section of Washington Township (Morris Co.) is one of my kids’ favorite places in the summer....
by sararall | May 29, 2010 | Franklin, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset, Somerset County Playgrounds
Guest Post by Sara Rall- Naaman Williams Park, on Irving St., just north of Somerset St (Route 27) in Somerset, Franklin Twp., Somerset County is a big, sunny park with a lot to offer. Naaman Williams Park is sunny, with a large play structure for older kids next to a...
by sararall | May 23, 2010 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Update 1/2/2012- Recently through our comments sections we found that David Dein posted a video review, do you agree with David? I like his style, and hope to see more from him, here’s his fan club too: David A. Dein Fan Club. Check it out, and add your comments...
by sararall | May 23, 2010 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds, Warren
Guest post by Sara Rall: Woodland School playground (114 Stirling Rd., Warren, Somerset County) is a lovely, shady school playground with some interesting equipment. They have a very nice 4-person bouncy see-saw, a fire-truck climber, a rolling log, a very complex set...
by Sheila | May 19, 2010 | Middlesex, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Thanks Sara Rall for another great guest post! Veteran’s Memorial Park, at the east end of Legion Place off Mountain Ave. in Middlesex, Middlesex County, is the ideal place for a toddler playgroup to meet. The park is completely fenced and far from the busy...
by Sheila | May 12, 2010 | Califon, Hunterdon County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Guest Post by Sara Rall- (love the pictures, Sara!) Califon Island Park, on Bank Rd. just north of Mill St. in Califon (Hunterdon Co.) is one of the few remaining wooden castle playgrounds in the state. The playground has a large, interconnected wooden structure, with...
by Sheila | May 10, 2010 | Harding, Morris County Playgrounds, New Vernon, Outdoor Playgrounds
Guest Post by Sara Rall- (please note this playground is most likely unavailable during school hours) Harding Township School, at the corner of Long Hill and Lees Hill Roads in New Vernon (Morris Co.) has a large play structure with an astounding number of interesting...
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 | Apr 20, 2010 | Uncategorized
by Sheila | Apr 11, 2010 | Uncategorized
Just got back from a great trip to Philly with my MOMS Club (Springfield, NJ) and I am impressed how so many of us have formed awesome support networks. I want to be part of connecting people to great clubs like the one I belong to. How can NJ Playgrounds help our...
by Joel Wesseldyke | Mar 7, 2010 | Indoor Places to Play
271 Livingston St., Northvale NJ in Strip Mall. ******THIS LOCATION IS CLOSED! AS OF AUGUST 2010-******* So sad to see it go… >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Huge Jungle Gym for the older kids including...
by Sheila | Feb 6, 2010 | Uncategorized
Wiggles and Giggles is now closed! Although the toddler area is closed, Funplex is still open and active. Check out our latest review on this great play place in East Hanover! Have you checked out all our other indoor play areas? We have included a map of all NJ...
by Sheila | Jan 4, 2010 | Z Blog
2010 is here, and I started a new project to inject a little more interesting fodder in a parent resource blog/information tool. Let’s face it a blog about NJ Playgrounds can be pretty bland . It probably is one of the most boring topics for a parent to look up. But...
by Sheila | Dec 27, 2009 | Uncategorized
Hope you all had a wonderful holiday, as you may have noticed, I’ve taken a bit of a breather from posting. My hands got full with the three kids, so we have made choices to stay close to home or check out our nearby playgrounds instead of our usual...
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 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
Video Sign Ups Thanks for signing up for Imagine That's Video Film Days! Please fill this out so we can have an idea of your availability. Name* First Last Email* List your child(ren) name(s) and age(s) that would be available to participate in Imagine That!!! Film...
by Sheila | Nov 26, 2009 | Uncategorized
It’s Thanksgiving, and many people will be on the road visiting relatives and sitting in alot of traffic, we thought it would be cool to post some good pit stops and tried out the feature on Google Maps. Thanks Google. Hope the tinkering was worth it! JUST CLICK...
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...
by Sheila | Nov 12, 2009 | 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 | Nov 8, 2009 | Cranford, Outdoor Playgrounds, Union County Playgrounds
Lincoln Ave E & Retford Ave, Cranford, NJ Since I started writing for the Cranford version of the Patch, (my neighboring town) I will be in the area more often. Talking with the Parks and Recreation staff at the Community Center, they suggested that I visit...
by Sheila | Oct 31, 2009 | Clark, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized, Union County Playgrounds
Approximate address: 659 Madison Hill Rd., Clark, NJ. In between Garden State Parkway and Hazelnut Cemetery. Esposito Park was opened in October, 2008 and has a great skate park as well as a big spongy floor fenced playground area. Here is an excerpt from NJ.COM...
by Sheila | Oct 23, 2009 | Indoor Places to Play, North
204 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004. Tel 973-808-1700Â website: http://www.jumpnasiumparty.com/ Open Jump Schedule ** RARE Open Jumps are 40 minutes in stadium A and then 30 minutes in stadium B** *All other Open Jumps are 55 minutes in Stadium B followed...
by Sheila | Oct 22, 2009 | Essex County Playgrounds, Newark
Thanks to Cory Booker, Bari Mattes, Rose Farias who via twitter was able to hook me up with the lowdown on Newark Parks. Great to chat with a Newark dad at this park, wish you luck in finding employment in the graphic design world. The upside of being...
