by Sheila | Jul 30, 2012 | Bayonne, Hudson County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Elisha for submitting this roving reporter. For her submission she receives 4 passes (2 adults, 2 children) to Asbury Eighteen Miniature Golf (Limit 1 set per family, pass good for 2012 season which is 3/30 thru Sept 2012). If...
by Sheila | Jul 20, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North
UPDATE: 2/16/2015- Chuckle Time is now closed, this post is here for historical purposes. If you are interested in reaching out to the owners before they leave to say thanks or purchase equipment, check out their final message here- http://www.chuckle-time.com/ We had...
by Sheila | Jul 20, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North
March 2016- Kidz Village Coupon- Kenilworth $27.50 For 5 All-Day Play Passes (Reg. $54.95) <p>Before the invention of indoor playgrounds, parents could be seen around town commiserating the loss of their living rooms to make-believe forts and fretting about...
by Sheila | Jul 16, 2012 | Essex County Playgrounds, Livingston, Outdoor Playgrounds
This park no longer exists, post is for historical purposes only! New park (same location) that replaced Little Sports—-> Click on Monmouth Court Playground Editor’s Note: Thanks to Rachael B. for this great little park! For her submission...
by Sheila | Jul 15, 2012 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Update #2- 3/29/2016- Lots going on at TBZ. The giraffes are here, but not visible to the public yet.  Saw some massive construction going on.  Some changes since 2013 including removal of digger at playground, and no water & pebbles at  table noted below....
by Sheila | Jul 7, 2012 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Editor’s Note: Throughout the summer we will be visiting some favorite NJ outdoor attractions. For this special post, Amy visited Wild West City and shares her trip with us. If you have a special outdoor attraction you would like us to feature, comment on...
by Sheila | Jul 4, 2012 | Bayonne, Hudson County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Elisha D.. for submitting this review of this Bayonne park! She will be submitting more Bayonne parks, so stay tuned! For her submission Elisha earns 4 tickets to Asbury Splash Park. If you want to earn tickets to this perfect summer...
by Sheila | Jul 4, 2012 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Paramus
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Christina M. for submitting this review of this hidden gem! (Note this is part of a school, so can only be used during non-school hours) For her submission Christina earns 4 tickets to Asbury Splash Park. If you want to earn tickets to...
by Sheila | Jun 28, 2012 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Bayonne, Hudson County Playgrounds
Spray Park alert! Located in the vicinity of 44th and Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne NJ, I got this great new park recommendation from a friend who made a day trip with her son and daughter. So I can’t find a great website link to more information of this park but...
by Sheila | Jun 22, 2012 | Hudson County Playgrounds, Jersey City, Outdoor Playgrounds
Newport Green is located at 700 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City NJ and looks like the perfect summer spot to visit if you are in NJ and need to cool off! Thanks to Elizabeth Walden for contacting us about it, and sending these great pictures! We look forward to...
by Sheila | Jun 19, 2012 | Seasonal Fun, Summer Fun
School is out for the summer!! We look forward to checking out the fireworks and the entertainment that comes with it. 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 feedback,...
by Sheila | Jun 19, 2012 | Essex County Playgrounds, Montclair, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Charlene Wetterstrand for submitting this review for this big Montclair park! For her submission Charlene receives 4 passes (2 adults, 2 children) to Asbury Eighteen Miniature Golf (Limit 1 set per family, pass good for 2012 season which...
by Amy | Jun 15, 2012 | Mountainside, Outdoor Playgrounds, Union County Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Stacey Maisch for submitting this review of one of my newest favorite parks! Stacey blogs regularly on “From Grind to Whine”. Check out her bio below! For her submission Stacey earns 4 tickets to Asbury Splash Park. If you...
by Sheila | Jun 13, 2012 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Washington Township
Rock Springs Park and the Rocky Springs Playground is located on Route 24 & Schooley Mountain Rd in Washington Township. From Route 78W take Exit #24 toward Oldwick / Whitehouse and bear right toward Oldwick. Turn right at Oldwick Rd which turns into Old Turnpike...
by Sheila | Jun 5, 2012 | Essex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, West Caldwell
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Charlene for submitting this review of this little park in West Caldwell! For her submission Charlene earns 2 passes to IMAGINE THAT!!! Children’s Museum in Florham Park, NJ. If you want to earn tickets to Imagine That!!!, click...
by Sheila | Jun 5, 2012 | Essex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, West Caldwell
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Charlene for submitting this review of this playground in Richard Park! For her submission Charlene earns 4 tickets to Asbury Splash Park. If you want to earn tickets to this perfect summer spot, click here to find out more about our...
by Sheila | Jun 5, 2012 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Scotch Plains, Union County Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Maureen for submitting this review of a brand new park in Scotch Plains that includes a water playground!! Maureen will be adding a few more pictures once there is some nicer weather! For her submission Maureen earns 2 passes to IMAGINE...
by Sheila | Jun 4, 2012 | Elizabeth, Springfield, Union, Union County Playgrounds
We love movies at the park! Family Fun Flix was great last year, and this year they are back thanks to Union County Parks and Recreation. This year’s movies are held at Warinanco, Meisel Park in Springfield and Conant Park in Hillside. Link to their site...
by Amy | Jun 3, 2012 | Central, Outdoor Attractions
Editor’s Note: Wow! Thanks to Katie Groel for this wonderful farm post. This sounds like a great place to visit, and bike! Duke Farms in Hillsborough is open to the public with miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. There is no playground equipment just...
by Amy | Jun 3, 2012 | Essex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, West Orange
Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Rachael B.. for submitting this roving reporter. For her submission she receives 4 passes (2 adults, 2 children) to Asbury Eighteen Miniature Golf (Limit 1 set per family, pass good for 2012 season which is 3/30 thru Sept 2012)....
by Sheila | Jun 3, 2012 | Basking Ridge, Bridgewater, Somerset County Playgrounds
Thanks to Jessica for sharing the dates for this special summer movie series! Just like last year, we are posting a series of movies in the park for various places, and are including Somerset County’s unique Drive-In movies in Duke Island Park! There is alot...
by Sheila | May 27, 2012 | NY- Long Island, Travel Beyond NJ
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Erica H. for submitting this review a unique playground in Long Island NY for our Travel Beyond NJ section! For her submission Erica earns 2 passes to IMAGINE THAT!!! Children’s Museum in Florham Park, NJ. If you want to...
by Amy | May 26, 2012 | Clifton, Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Daniel H. for submitting this roving reporter. For his submission he receives 4 passes (2 adults, 2 children) to Asbury Eighteen Miniature Golf (Limit 1 set per family, pass good for 2012 season which is 3/30 thru Sept 2012). If...
by Amy | May 26, 2012 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds, West Paterson, Woodland Park
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Daniel for submitting this review of this playground in Woodland Park! For his submission Daniel earns 4 tickets to Asbury Splash Park. If you want to earn tickets to this perfect summer spot, click here to find out more about our Roving...
by Amy | May 25, 2012 | North, Outdoor Attractions
Who out there loves DINOSAURS? Heck, who doesn’t love them???? And whoever thought you’d find some live ones right here in the Garden State! Sheila and I (with 6 kids between us!) had the great pleasure of visiting the new Field Station: Dinosaurs. It...
by Amy | May 16, 2012 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds, Wayne
Editor’s Note: Thanks to Rachael B. for submitting this review of this elementary school playground in Wayne! For her submission Rachael earns 4 tickets to Asbury Splash Park. If you want to earn tickets to this perfect summer spot, click here to find out more...
by Sheila | May 15, 2012 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Piscataway
Quibbletown Park Academy Street and South Washington Avenue Quibbletown Park in Piscataway is a beautifully landscaped park has a lot to offer! The playground is nicely set back from the parking lot with a beautiful paver walkway leading up to it and pretty bushes and...
by Sheila | May 15, 2012 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Piscataway
Riverside Park 430 River Road (just off 287) in Piscataway This small but conveniently located park is also home to many town events and walks. You can fish or even boat from here. The playground is small, but conveniently located right next to the bathrooms and...
by Sheila | May 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
So it’s that time of year again, where the kids surprise you with their creative and aesthetically-challenged but loving gifts. Amy and I were talking the other day about our site and the fact that our own kids are changing, and growing new interests, and they...
by Sheila | May 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Yankees are bringing brand new New York Yankees Baseball Summer Camps to young fans this summer. The 2012 Yankees Camp (for boys and girls ages 5 – 13) will run for 7 one-week sessions in different locations across New Jersey. For the full 2012 Yankees Camp...
