by Amy | Mar 31, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Whippany
Editor’s Note: We’ve recently added a new classification for SSEQ (Small Safe Enclosed Quiet) playgrounds and this one fits the bill according to one of our fans. Thanks to all the fans and readers for their input, we truly appreciate it and so do the...
by Sheila | Mar 19, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Roselle Park, Union County Playgrounds
Acker Park is a hidden gem that is located on the intersection of Lehigh Avenue and Woodland Avenue in Roselle Park. This park was recently funded and renovated. It is completely fenced, although the main entrance is kept open during park hours. I found this virtual...
by sararall | Oct 7, 2010 | Franklin, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Guest Post by Sara Rall- Dunham Lebed Park, Willow Ave and 15th St. in the Ukrainian Village section of Franklin Twp., Somerset County is a lovely neighborhood park perfect for kids who like plastic climbing walls. There is one main play structure in this sunny park,...
by Sheila | Jul 21, 2010 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Tenafly
From Victoria H. Griffin Park Tenafly – It has two areas. One area for bigger kids and another area for smaller kids which is enclosed. It is also shaded. The climbing equipment in the smaller area is just the right height for littler kids, there is also a...
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...
by Sheila | May 19, 2010 | Middlesex, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Thanks Sara Rall for another great guest post! Veteran’s Memorial Park, at the east end of Legion Place off Mountain Ave. in Middlesex, Middlesex County, is the ideal place for a toddler playgroup to meet. The park is completely fenced and far from the busy...
by Sheila | Jun 18, 2009 | New Providence, Outdoor Playgrounds, Union County Playgrounds
340 Central Avenue, New Providence NJ. Only open to public after 6pm on weekdays, and all-day on weekends. Got this great find for children with special needs through the Kid’s Guide publication for NJ. This is adjacent to the Developmental Learning Center...
by Sheila | Apr 26, 2009 | Essex County Playgrounds, Montclair, Outdoor Playgrounds
20 Edgemont Rd, Montclair, NJ. One of the biggest playgrounds in the area along with Brookdale, this one provides plenty of structures to entertain your children. With the rubber ground cover, you will not need to worry about getting wood chips in your sandals! Ball...
by Sheila | Apr 25, 2009 | Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Randolph
Update:Â NO MORE MERRY GO ROUND-Â Just heard from Karen in Randolph, thanks for the update!! Carrell Road, between Center Grove and Millbrook, Randolph, NJ- This is a complete recreational facility including a skate park, tennis courts, basketball courts, softball...
by Sheila | Nov 8, 2008 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Springfield, Union County Playgrounds
South Springfield Avenue and Shunpike Road, Springfield, NJ. UPDATED 6/3/09- Chisholm Park is newly renovated!!!! 175K was or is being used to update some of Springfield’s playgrounds including this one. Very nicely done, could use a few more benches, but...