by Sheila | May 1, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Passaic County Playgrounds, Wayne
Barbour Pond Park is located on 39 Barbour Pond Road in Wayne, NJ. A bit difficult to find, you should follow the signs for the Overflow Parking to the Maquet Lot, past the baseball fields at the end. Located right next door to the firing range, so expect some...
by Sheila | Apr 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Glen Rock, Outdoor Playgrounds
Update: This park was completely redone. No more wooden structures or metal slides. Thanks to Victoria from the very active North Jersey Moms Meetup Group who sent us these great pictures!!! Doremus Ave off of Rock Rd, Glen Rock, NJ DIRECTIONS:Â Â NJ-4 W towards...
by Sheila | Apr 20, 2011 | Basking Ridge, Bernards Twp., Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Located on 3405 Valley Road, Basking Ridge (Bernards Twp.), Pleasant Valley Park is a sprawling park with a wonderful playground in a shady area just off the main parking lot.  Nicely mulched and very clean with newer equipment and amenities – bathrooms are open...
by Sheila | Apr 15, 2011 | Boonton, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Lara from TwiceBlessedLife commented that she really enjoyed how in Japan they have barriers in front of the swings so that the kids don’t run up to them. Poppy, one of our FB fans, noted that Boonton has this! Thanks to our recent...
by Sheila | Apr 14, 2011 | Chester, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: So about a year ago, I had attempted a Celebrity Poll for NJ Parks. Although follow-up was pretty scarce, we did get a great recommendation from one of my favorite comedians and author, Jim Breuer, a Chester resident via email. I also was...
by Amy | Apr 7, 2011 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Piscataway
Another Great Post by Sara Rall! Columbus Park Playground is located near the corner of Mansfield Rd. and 11th St. in Piscataway, Middlesex County. It is a shady, dino-themed playground in a park with just about every kind of sports facility you can think of. The...
by Amy | Apr 4, 2011 | Newton, Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds
Editor’s Note: Another great park by Amy’s Playground Guide from Sussex/Warren counties! I also wanted to acknowledge, Thomas Russo, the Town Manager of Newton, who I’ve been lucky to meet at a NJ Social Media conference awhile back. If you take...
by Sheila | Mar 18, 2011 | Hudson County Playgrounds, Kearney, Outdoor Playgrounds
6/2011 Thanks to Sharon, we have the latest pictures of Coogan/Manor Park in Kearny NJ! All old pictures have been deleted and the descriptions have been replaced by Sharon’s review. Thanks to Abbie for pointing out that this park was completely redone! For more...
by sararall | Mar 17, 2011 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, South Plainfield
Another guest post by Sara Rall! Borough Park on Elm St. by Lakeview Ave. in South Plainfield, Middlesex County is a sunny ball field with a playground among the trees at the far end. The equipment is aging but still in good shape. There is a long metal and plastic...
by Amy | Mar 17, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Woodland School located on Johnston Drive, Convent Station, in Morris Township. Two playgrounds on one school grounds. Really cool paved area with drawings and lots of games. Newer equipment is in the back of the school. Route 287 to Madison Ave. Turn towards the...
