by Sheila | May 28, 2013 | Orlando, Travel Beyond NJ
Update 1/2014- We’ve included pictures from our trip including the playground of course! We loved Legoland, and thanks to Ned and Sue for introducing us to it, the kids can’t wait to visit again! Editor’s Note: Â Thanks to the Moraghans, our resident...
by Sheila | May 26, 2013 | NY- Long Island, Travel Beyond NJ
UPDATE from GWEN R. via FB – “Hi just an update for you that the jungle gym is gone, it’s a ninjago structure similar to a fun house. I personally am not a fan of it as you can’t see the kids like you used to be able to do with the jungle gym...
by Sheila | May 5, 2013 | Outdoor Attractions, Uncategorized
Hi guys! We love it when a topic gets some responses from our fans in facebook land. Last week, we had a request from Deborah M. about the best place to take kids camping, and we received some great responses, so we thought we’d do a round up with some...
by Sheila | Apr 21, 2013 | Orlando, Travel Beyond NJ
Editor’s Note: Hi guys! So just like going on vacation to spice up our life in NJ, we like to spice up this blog a bit using the experiences of New Jerseyans visiting cool places. So my friend Ned had such a wonderful time at this attraction in Orlando, FL he...
by Sheila | Apr 20, 2013 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, South Brunswick
Note: Thanks to Christina S. for submitting this review of this fun park in South Brunswick! We are excited to have her as a representative for the Middlesex County area! For her submission she earns 2 passes to Kidnetic in Hamilton, NJ. If you want to earn tickets...
by Sheila | Apr 19, 2013 | Indoor Places to Play, North
 Editor’s Note:  Hello!  We are honored to have a guest post from Bergen County’s MiraBest creator, Mira Park!  I’ve known Mira since we both started our respective websites and she has been a blessing to many moms over in North Jersey looking...
by Sheila | Apr 5, 2013 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Woodbridge
Check out this Middlesex County Park that hosts a township park for Woodbridge. It is one of the few wooden playgrounds still around in NJ and it is a great size for little and medium ones. Unfortunately when I went I was without my kids so I can’t get a...
by Sheila | Apr 3, 2013 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds, Warren
Editor Note: After a long winter, we have received one of our first roving reporter posts! Rachel earns; 2 passes to”IMAGINE THAT!!! Children Museum; in Florham Park, NJ. She shares this park which is in Warren NJ, a town that boasts many great...
by Sheila | Apr 1, 2013 | NY- Long Island, Travel Beyond NJ
Rocking Horse Ranch is located at 600 U.S. 44 Highland, NY 12528, (GPS users should use: 13 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland, NY). Last week my family and I were able to get away and visit Rocking Horse Ranch, a sprawling family resort in  Hudson Valley,  for a couple...
by Sheila | Mar 14, 2013 | Central, Indoor Places to Play
Hi NJ Playground Parents! Just wanted to share this great place with you. It is an “unofficial review” as we were not able to coordinate an official visit with iPlay America. For this visit we brought our whole family, boys age 7 and 6, and my 3-year-old...
by Sheila | Feb 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Happy Valentine’s Day! Â After helping my school-age kids with getting Valentines for their classes, and planning for juggling who is going to what event, I received emails on some cool events this week from our sponsors. Â So I’m sharing it with you! Also...
by Sheila | Dec 24, 2012 | Seasonal Fun, Winter Fun
School’s out for December! After the Christmas shopping is all done, and the holiday eating wears off, you may be searching for some fun activities to do with the family. One of the traditions we have is heading to NYC to do the usual sightseeing. This year...
by Sheila | Dec 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Nominate a Unique Fun NJ Attraction for Spot of the Month! If you have a new unique attraction not already listed on our site, share with us, by filling out the form below! Best nomination will be featured on our next newsletter to over 1400 subscribers! Name of...
by Sheila | Nov 28, 2012 | Seasonal Fun, Winter Fun, Z Blog
Hello! It’s 2012, and we are ready to share our list once again of some of our favorite things to do during the holiday season with kids in New Jersey. We tend to opt for the less crowded or more creative, nature driven activities. However, we’ve also...
by Sheila | Nov 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
It’s Thanksgiving week, and I don’t know about you but my kids are home for most of it. Â Besides getting ready for Thanksgiving feasts, you may want to get the kids out of the house for a bit and we’ve compiled a few of our favorite places to go in...
by Sheila | Nov 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hey there, Play Your Way in Riverdale has a donation drop off. We are sure there are many other great play places doing the same, so feel free to add yours in the comments! (Doesn’t have to be a play place either) We will update this list. 1. Message from...
by Sheila | Nov 3, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play
**ADD MORE OPEN PLACES IN THE COMMENTS BELOW** Editor’s Note: My awesome in-laws have allowed us to stay with them during this power outage, so I’m happy to at least contribute some information about what’s opened in NJ during this Hurricane Sandy...
by Sheila | Oct 26, 2012 | Seasonal Fun, Fall fun
Fall is a beautiful time of year to check out farms for apple picking and Halloween activities. We decided to take the advice of one of our facebook fans, and check out Ort Farms in Long Valley. We had a really nice time. Coming from the south, we had to pass the...
by Sheila | Oct 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Editor’s Note:  We are very pleased to introduce our first “Playground Therapy” article written by our friend, Marissa at Pediatric Rehab of North Jersey.  For more information on her and her practice, check out their website here. Marissa and...
by Sheila | Oct 23, 2012 | Central, Indoor Places to Play
PERMANENTLY CLOSED this post is for historical purposes only. We are sad that Kid Netic has closed, but they do have a location in Montville, NJ, if you are interested. Here is our review for Kidnetic-Montville. Hey Mercer County moms, we’re finally getting to...
by Sheila | Oct 21, 2012 | Clifton, Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Daniel for submitting this review of this fun park in Clifton! For his submission he earns 2 passes to Kidnetic in Montville, NJ. If you want to earn tickets to Kidnetic, click here to find out more about our Roving Reporter Promotion....
by Sheila | Sep 20, 2012 | Central, Indoor Places to Play, North
275 Route 22, Springfield NJ. Howie Abraham, owner of Screamin Parties, was inspired by his special needs son to provide a great safe place for all children to play and have fun. His efforts have now resulted in 3 great indoor spots, including one in my neighborhood...
by Sheila | Sep 16, 2012 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morristown, Outdoor Playgrounds
Burnham Parkway and Scherzer Way 287 to Lafayette Ave. exit 36B. Slight right onto Lafayette, under train trestle, right onto Morris St. Through light, up hill, turn Right onto East Park Pl and then go half-way around the center of town and make a right onto...
by Sheila | Sep 16, 2012 | Cedar Knolls, Hanover Township, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Malapardis Rd, Cedar Knolls 287 N to the Route 10 E towards Whippany. Make the first right onto Jefferson Rd. At the first light, make a right. Take this road to the end and make a right at Notre Dame Church (Ridgedale Ave). At the first light make a left onto...
by Sheila | Sep 16, 2012 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Rockaway Township
9/17/2012 -Update from our facebook fan, Kelly: “Old information. Playground equipment has been moved to another location about 1/2 mile north on Green Pond Road.” Once we get some more information we will post on the site, sorry if this inconvenienced...
by Sheila | Aug 21, 2012 | East Brunswick, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Dana K. sends us this sprawling park in East Brunswick. What an awesome find! If you visit, make sure you check out the hidden butterfly sanctuary. For her submission she receives a family day pass (2 adults, 2 children) to Asbury Splash Park. ...
by Sheila | Aug 19, 2012 | Seasonal Fun, Summer Fun, Uncategorized
As a geo-specific playground blogger, I’m used to giving you all the details on where the best places for free play are. Now that I have stepped out of NJ for our family vacation, I’m doing something a little different that highlights what we did...
by Sheila | Aug 9, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North
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by Sheila | Aug 6, 2012 | Seasonal Fun, Summer Fun, Uncategorized
It is another National Night Out in NJ celebrated traditionally on the first Tuesday in August! We are researching the best links to find out what is going on! This 2012, National Night Out falls on August 7, 2012. So let’s spotlight some of these, shall we?...
by Sheila | Aug 1, 2012 | Hackettstown, Outdoor Playgrounds, Warren County Playgrounds
Editor’s Note:Erica H. sends us this great park in Hackettstown. (For a fee you can also check out their pool!) For Erica’s submission she receives a family day pass (2 adults, 2 children) to Asbury Splash Park.If you’d like to be a roving reporter...
