by Sheila | Sep 12, 2015 | Uncategorized, Z Blog
The saga continues with the feud of Dan Gutman vs Dan Yaccarino. Oh, you haven’t heard? Well you must catch up on the latest children book author rivalry. Here’s the link to our first look at these 2 beloved authors’ banter. And now we pick up where...
by Sheila | Sep 6, 2015 | Outdoor Attractions, Seasonal Fun, Summer Fun
Thanks to Kim, from the Funplex, for inviting us to review the new and improved Splashplex. Â We appreciated the free tickets. It was so fun, and we really enjoyed it. The Splashplex is located in East Hanover, NJ at 182 Route 10 West. Their main phone is...
by Sheila | Aug 19, 2015 | Outdoor Attractions
Greetings friends! Today our friends, Ned and Sue share with us their trip to Diggerland. We’ve not been here cause from many of the cute pictures we had seen, it appeared to us more for the little kids, OR SO WE THOUGHT! Very cool to hear that there is great...
by Sheila | Aug 6, 2015 | Indoor Places to Play, Outdoor Attractions, PA Playgrounds/Attractions, Travel Beyond NJ
Kalahari Resorts, Poconos PA Hi Readers! Long time no write. Gotta say, our Kalahari trip was so much fun! We recently went to Kalahari Resorts ona Groupon with 5 other families. Hotel Check In The day you check in, you can start using the water park at noon. They...
by Sheila | Jul 25, 2015 | Z Blog
Rainy day place to play? Hey here’s an indoor place to play while supplies last, NJ. The BJ’s display in Watchung. Well the kids verified that the minions are all working fine. QC done! We invite you to share your favorite video of...
by Sheila | Jul 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
Wanted to create a space to share causes that are helping NJ families. Â Do you know a NJ family that needs help. Â Share your link in the comments below. Plus include support organizations that can help folks like Nik. Nik Fink of Barnegat reached out to me because...
by Sheila | Jun 20, 2015 | Seasonal Fun, Summer Fun, Uncategorized
Hey NJ Playground Fans and Readers!  It’s that time of year again with tons of fun family events for the 4th of July. If you are looking for a park in NJ to check out the fireworks, here you go! Please check back for updates, we keep adding as we get new...
by Sheila | May 31, 2015 | North, Outdoor Attractions
The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens are located on 474 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043. My good friend Charlene invited me to go, and it was a beautiful tranquil experience. Although it’s not your playground destination, the flowers are beautiful, and...
by Sheila | May 17, 2015 | Indoor Places to Play, North
Cathie from Urban Jungle Play reached out to us this past weekend about her new place. We look forward to checking it out, but before we do a formal review we thought we’d share a sneak peek and give you some of the information. Update: Thanks to Karin and...
by Sheila | May 16, 2015 | Central, Indoor Places to Play
One of our facebook fans, Lauren, mentioned this place. Â We have not reviewed it yet, but from what we can tell it looks REALLY FUN!!! Location: 70 Apple St Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 Hours: Check their website HERE as they vary Come claim your cozy reading spot at Coco...
by Amy | May 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Do you and the kids like Basketball? Come out next Saturday, May 9th to see the Harlem Wizards! The teachers at the Brooklawn Middle School in Parsippany, NJ have trained as the BROOKLAWN Bombers and you can come watch as they take on the world-famous Harlem Wizards...
by Sheila | Jan 14, 2015 | Central, Indoor Places to Play, North
Editor’s Note: Oh hi! It’s Sheila, hope you are doing well this winter. I know I know I’ve not updated the site in a while, I’ve started other projects, and my love of playgrounds and places to play had to take a back seat in priorities, but...
by Sheila | Dec 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sick of going to Toys ‘R Us and Kohls, and all the stores during the Christmas season? Â Fear not, we have some great ideas that you can get delivered to your home that will make the kids happy and active! Â First full disclosure: Â “NJ Playgrounds is a...
by Sheila | Dec 4, 2014 | Birthday Parties, Indoor Places to Play, PA Playgrounds/Attractions, Pennsylvania, Travel Beyond NJ
Phone: 610.515.8000 Email: eastonexperience@crayola.com http://www.crayolaexperience.com/ GPS Address: Crayola Experience 30 Centre Square Easton, PA 18042 Special discount offer for NJ Playgrounds fan. Use code “njplay†at check out...
by Sheila | Oct 11, 2014 | Hudson County Playgrounds, Jersey City, Outdoor Playgrounds
Located on Newark Ave & Merseles St across the st from Elementary School #5, Mary Benson Park will have a ribbon cutting ceremony today, October 11, at 11AM. A contact from Kompan sent us the following information: “I first spoke with Felicia Noth, a parent...
by Sheila | Sep 21, 2014 | Fall fun, Seasonal Fun, Uncategorized
Editor’s Note: After a hiatus for a couple years we are looking to update this post with YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS!  Please comment below or on our facebook page with your favorite FALL destination. With October here, pumpkin patches, hayrides and all sorts of...
by Sheila | Sep 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hey Everyone, Long time no see!  Amy and  I have recently been busy with family, work, and life in general so we haven’t had the pleasure of posting much on NJPlaygrounds.  We do miss you guys, and being in the playground scene, but alas life is dynamic....
by Sheila | Sep 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
On September 23, from 10AM-1PM, we will be selling KidStuff Books at our table at our Mommy & Me Event at Imagine That!!! in Florham Park! To purchase tickets for this great event check out this link! $25/book CASH ONLY Proceeds to help Walton School in...
by Sheila | Aug 18, 2014 | Essex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized, West Orange
The Regatta Playground (also called Clipper Pavilion Playground) in South Mountain Reservation is the latest addition to the South Mountain Reservation Complex in West Orange. It is pretty awesome!! It is a sprawling playground that boasts adirondack chairs for...
by Sheila | Aug 7, 2014 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds, Somerville, Uncategorized
UPDATE!!! ***NEW GUEST POST*** From Stacey Friedlander. Thanks Stacey for the latest pictures! You can see our original post below after her update: 6/2015- “It’s been one year since the Somerville Spray Ground opened, and I have an update on the area! If...
by Sheila | Jul 18, 2014 | Kinnelon, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Attractions, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized
Editor’s Note: Ahhhhh summer picnics, get togethers, etc. Although this park has NO PLAYGROUND, it is a beautiful scenic place for a low key get together, featuring great picnic areas with shelters. Although the pedal boats are not operating regularly, you may...
by Sheila | Jun 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hey NJ Playground Fans and Readers!  It’s that time of year again with tons of fun family events for the 4th of July. If you are looking for a park in NJ to check out the fireworks, here you go! Please check back for updates, we keep adding as we get new...
by Sheila | Jun 13, 2014 | Blairstown, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized, Warren County Playgrounds
Today was a great day. A group of friends and I ventured to Blairstown NJ long trek from Springfield NJ because we heard the buzz about this great community that just built a playground designed by kids. It was very inspiring to hear Breanna, the head of the steering...
by Sheila | May 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
Weather is warming up!!! We are on the lookout for new places to play outside. Share with us if you know of a new spot, or if an old spot is getting work done! We will be giving a $10 Starbucks gift card away at the end of the month for one of our entries!!! Good...
by Sheila | May 7, 2014 | Central, Outdoor Attractions
Editor’s Note: Thanks to our good friends, The Moraghans, we have a great guest post about the Safari at Great Adventure. If you have a unique day trip please shoot me an email at roving@njplaygrounds.com – Enjoy the spring weather!!! – Sheila With...
by Sheila | May 4, 2014 | Uncategorized, Z Blog
So ever since Dan Gutman visited our school back in February, I’ve been a huge fan. Don’t get me wrong my kids were already fans of his books, the whole Weird School series and now my boys just finished “The Genius Files”. Very funny and...
by Sheila | Apr 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dana on FB writes to us: “I saw you don’t have many parks listed in south jersey so thought I’d share this. It’s called Zelley park in Moorestown nj. It’s a great park, really big. Very clean. My daughter loves this park! And it’s a...
by Sheila | Apr 23, 2014 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Riverdale
Editor’s Note: We are populating all parks into njplaygrounds.com from the archives of “The Playground Guide”. Please note some of these parks may have changed, and we would love to know about it! So comment below if the pictures on this post are...
by Sheila | Apr 23, 2014 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Rutherford
Editor’s Note: We are populating all parks into njplaygrounds.com from the archives of “The Playground Guide”. Please note some of these parks may have changed, and we would love to know about it! So comment below if the pictures on this post are...
by Sheila | Apr 22, 2014 | Dover, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: We are populating all parks into njplaygrounds.com from the archives of “The Playground Guide”. Please note some of these parks may have changed, and we would love to know about it! So comment below if the pictures on this post are...
