by Sheila | Aug 2, 2009 | Outdoor Attractions
Update 8/26/2009-Â Take a look at some great reviews of waterparks to look at after you see pricing spreadsheet below, pricing isn’t everything and these mom blog posts, may help you make the decision: Sesame Place- A link to a review posted by a Mom in Philly,...
by Sheila | Jul 31, 2009 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds, Warren
By Sara Rall: Warren Township’s playground is at the south end of Bardy Rd., off Mountain Blvd., Warren (Somerset Co.). Follow Bardy Rd. around in a big circle to get to the parking lot. They have a large pavilion with a bathroom that is sometimes unlocked, a...
by Sheila | Jul 27, 2009 | Essex County Playgrounds, Maplewood, Outdoor Playgrounds
Too many parks, too little time. Being a mom managing a “for fun and sharing site” with 3 kids, you don’t get to cover as much physical ground and often seek out help through other people and google searches. Local news, local message boards...
by Sheila | Jul 27, 2009 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Another Guest Post by Sara Rall! Adamsville School, 400 Union Ave. (Route 28) in Bridgewater (Somerset Co.) Has a terrific playground for older children with a large climbing structure, monkey bars, swings, a tire swing, balance beams that wobble when you walk on...
by Sheila | Jul 26, 2009 | Beachwood, Ocean County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
 1100 Double Trouble Road in Beachwood, NJ. Jakes Branch County Park is very new. They have trails, tennis and basketball courts (never crowded) soccer and baseball fields. The playgrounds are brand new and very safe. 1 for kids 2 to 5 yrs. Another for kids 5 to 12...
by Sheila | Jul 25, 2009 | Flemington, Hunterdon County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized
Editor Note- Another Great Guest post by Sara Rall and our 2nd Hunterdon County playground!!! As we find some of these smaller parks, we are thinking of creating a group page for them, as well as including some other cool links to visit combined with getting out...
by Sheila | Jul 24, 2009 | Green Brook, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Thanks Sara R. again for getting us great pictures and a thorough report on these Central Jersey playgrounds! here’s another one by Sara R. Intersection of Top of the World Way and Green Valley Dr., Green Brook (Somerset Co.) is a fairly small, very shady park...
by Sheila | Jul 23, 2009 | Outdoor Attractions
This guest post about Land of Make Believe and Pirate’s Cove (and our first Amusement Park entry) has convinced me I have to go. I absolutely know for certain now that my kids will love it!!! Thanks to my extremely brilliant friend and mother Sue M. for taking...
by Sheila | Jul 22, 2009 | Uncategorized, Z Blog
Can you guess where I upgraded either a theme or upgraded wordpress? Yeah, it’s in my footer.php and I always forget to add it back in, twice… Thanks to @doublelattemama she told me there’s a plugin, I’ll have to look into it, because clearly I...
by Sheila | Jul 21, 2009 | Gillette, Long Hill, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Guest Post from Sara R.: Gillette School, 759 Valley Rd., Gillette (Long Hill Twp., Morris County) is my favorite school playground. They have a separate, fenced area for young children with a nice climber and a neat obstacle course painted on the blacktop. Right...
by Sheila | Jul 20, 2009 | Jamesburg, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Monroe, Outdoor Playgrounds
UPDATE (2010) This changed a bit last year, (from residents only to non-residents) so far we do have word that it is opened to the public, although today (6/29/2010) this is the case, I’d call to doublecheck w/ Monroe Recreation (732-723-5000) when you...
by Sheila | Jul 16, 2009 | Annandale, Clinton, Hunterdon County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Field of Dreams is located on 314 Old Allerton Road, Annandale, NJ (at the Immaculate Conception Church and School). Make sure you drive up to the church and make a left to see this huge but hidden playground. This is a great pit stop for those traveling through...
by Sheila | Jul 16, 2009 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Piscataway, Uncategorized
River Rd. and Rose Dr., Piscataway, NJ. Welcome back to Middlesex County! Great spacious parks, and animals to see. The main attraction for kids at Johnson Park is feeding the animals (ducks, goats, etc.). There is a concession stand for both people and animals,...
by Sheila | Jul 15, 2009 | Berkeley Heights, Outdoor Playgrounds, Union County Playgrounds
Hamilton Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ. (near Plainfield Ave. intersection) Thanks Rachel for this recommendation, my oldest had a great time especially with the monkey bars which still make me nervous! Some of the mothers that were there said they were appreciative of...
by Sheila | Jul 15, 2009 | North Plainfield, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Greenbrook Rd and Clinton Ave. North Plainfield, NJ. (behind Vermeule house) Update: Thanks Sara for these great pictures. This playground is recommended by Robin and has a playground camp in the summer months for residents.  If you have more photos to share for...
by Sheila | Jul 15, 2009 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Garfield, Outdoor Playgrounds
Playground Guide Description: ADDRESS: Jewell St & Lanza Ave DIRECTIONS: US-46 W via exit 157 toward Rt 20/Garfield. Take the CR-507 ramp towards the Garden State Parkway N/Garfield/Ridgewood. Turn left onto River Rd for approximately .7 miles and make a left onto...
by Sheila | Jul 14, 2009 | Holmdel, Monmouth County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Update: (10/6/2013) Hi folks, it’s Sheila, and we just got back from Holmdel’s Hilltop Playground, with the kids (ages 4,7 and 8) and their friends (ages 3 and 9). Â Fun time! Â I’m adding a few more photos: 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel, NJ....
by Sheila | Jul 11, 2009 | Z Blog
I love sharing information and spreading the word about good stuff, not just playgrounds. When you get an idea in your head it can be so difficult to make the right choices on where to go next, I don’t think you can do anything perfectly on your own, it takes...
by Sheila | Jul 10, 2009 | Uncategorized, Z Blog
Want to add a park? Check out our latest promotion from Imagine That!!! Become a roving reporter to cover your favorite park and earn free admission! Or, if you just want to share your favorite place with other readers, comment below! Are we missing your favorite...
by Sheila | Jul 9, 2009 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Hackensack, Outdoor Playgrounds
105 Grand Avenue, Hackensack, NJ at the Fairmount School. So I’ve been on this quest to find some great ADA accessible playgrounds and was so lucky to find this one. I think the most fulfilling playgrounds are the ones that people’s heart and soul are...
by Sheila | Jul 9, 2009 | Jamesburg, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Monroe, Outdoor Playgrounds
Thompson Park is located on Perrineville Road, in Jamesburg, NJ. I visited Monroe with my parents when they contemplated living in an adult community. They seem to contemplate things alot. Anyway, on with the review! The big attraction here is feeding the deer and...
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 | Uncategorized
Ok, this is completely unrelated to my blog, but I have a dear friend who is John Jay College working her butt off and needs help from the procreating network! So if you have a young boy who is 14yr-16yrs of age, maybe they’ll like to make $40 and you feel...
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 | Jul 2, 2009 | Uncategorized, Z Blog
a I’m definitely lazy, or what do you call, don’t want to reinvent the wheel that would be a MEGA PAIN (and a tad silly). I’m just another parent who likes to find stuff to do… so instead of rewriting posts about Fireworks in the Park,...
by Sheila | Jul 1, 2009 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
UPDATE- ***10/11/2014*** Kompan updated the playground!!! From Christian:”I just completed a modern upgrade for Kidstreet playground in Bridgewater, NJ. They wanted to revitalize an under-used area of the playground, help modernize the playground with...
by Sheila | Jul 1, 2009 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Union County Playgrounds, Westfield
1515 Lamberts Mill Road, Westfield, NJ. Hello Union County, my shady friend, I always come back to you. So I had visited this friend with a long-time college buddy and her 2 lovely girls. I think I told her about how much I loved the shade in this park about 5...
by Sheila | Jun 29, 2009 | Hudson County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Union City
The picture above is from street view, google maps. 33rd Street and New York Avenue, Union City, NJ. thanks to hobokenmetromom for this recommendation. I wish I could visit these personally, but with a 3 month old and working I haven’t had a chance, so...
by Sheila | Jun 29, 2009 | East Brunswick, Middlesex County Playgrounds, North, Outdoor Attractions, Outdoor Playgrounds
Dunham’s Corner Road at Church Lane, East Brunswick, NJ. 2023 Update: Here is 2023 pricing: Update: We finally visited Crystal Springs Aquatic Center and it is amazing. Although it is not like a Sesame Place or a Great Adventure, it is the place to go if you...
by Sheila | Jun 29, 2009 | Hoboken, Hudson County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
3rd St. and Madison St., Hoboken, NJ. Looking for a place to cool off in Hoboken? Madison Street Park was completed in 2007 and is a great place to let you kids enjoy the water. Recommended by other moms in Hoboken, we haven’t ventured there yet. But you...
