New Market Park, Piscataway, NJ

by Sheila | Jul 1, 2010 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Piscataway

Guest Post by Sara Rall: New Market Park, on Kossuth Dr. (note: Kossuth is one way northbound) at Allen St. East in Piscataway (Middlesex Co.) is my favorite of Piscataway’s extensive system of neighborhood parks. The playground has a nautical theme with: triple...

Naaman Williams Park, Somerset, Franklin

by sararall | May 29, 2010 | Franklin, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset, Somerset County Playgrounds

Guest Post by Sara Rall- Naaman Williams Park, on Irving St., just north of Somerset St (Route 27) in Somerset, Franklin Twp., Somerset County is a big, sunny park with a lot to offer. Naaman Williams Park is sunny, with a large play structure for older kids next to a...

Thomae Park, Bridgewater, NJ

by sararall | May 23, 2010 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds

Update 1/2/2012- Recently through our comments sections we found that David Dein posted a video review, do you agree with David? I like his style, and hope to see more from him, here’s his fan club too: David A. Dein Fan Club. Check it out, and add your comments...

Inman Park, Franklin NJ

by sararall | May 8, 2010 | Franklin, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds

Guest Post by Sara Rall- Inman Park, on Leupp Lane off John F Kennedy Blvd. in Franklin Township (Somerset County) has some very nice play equipment in a beautiful setting. Be sure to park in the lot further to the northeast or you will have a long, hot trudge past...

Sussex YMCA, Hardyston Township

by Sheila | Nov 23, 2009 | Hardyston, Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds, Uncategorized

I’m closely working with Amy Lamperti of the Playground Guide, a comprehensive guide to all the playgrounds in Sussex County. This is an excerpt from her fantastic listing about the Sussex YMCA Playground in Hardyston, NJ. Over 40 of Sussex County parks are...

Walters Park, Phillipsburg

by Sheila | Nov 23, 2009 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Phillipsburg, Warren County Playgrounds

I’m closely working with Amy Lamperti of the Playground Guide, a comprehensive guide to all the playgrounds in Warren County. This is an excerpt from her fantastic listing about the Walters Park in Phillipsburg. Over 25 Warren County parks are featured with...

Hand in Hand Playground, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Vernon

by Sheila | Nov 21, 2009 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds, Uncategorized, Vernon

I’m closely working with Amy Lamperti of the Playground Guide, a comprehensive guide to all the playgrounds in Sussex County. This is an excerpt from her fantastic listing about the Hand in Hand Playground at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Over 40 of Sussex...

Shakil Williams Playground in Branch Brook, Newark, NJ

by Sheila | Oct 22, 2009 | Essex County Playgrounds, Newark

  Thanks to Cory Booker, Bari Mattes, Rose Farias who via twitter was able to hook me up with the lowdown on Newark Parks. Great to chat with a Newark dad at this park, wish you luck in finding employment in the graphic design world.  The upside of being...

Grove St. Park, Chester, NJ

by sararall | Aug 17, 2009 | Chester, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds

Sara Rall guest post: Grove St. Playground in Chester is an excellent, fairly large, shady playground a few blocks south of Main St. They have a large climbing structure for older kids with two climbing walls. There are giant boulders to climb, too. For younger...

Wood Park, Leonia, NJ (and Pony Camp)

by Sheila | Aug 15, 2009 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Leonia, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized

Intersection of Broad and Fort Lee Road, Leonia, NJ.  Parking is in the back of the Leonia Library (227 Fort Lee Road), you’ll see a big sign for Wood Park.  Other than the park, you can play tennis, basketball, and there are picnic tables close to the big...