by Sheila | Sep 27, 2009 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Fort Lee, Outdoor Playgrounds
 Intersection of Gerome Avenue and Whiteman St., Fort Lee, NJ- Firemen’s Memorial Park is a small cute park that was busy on the day I had visited with my kids after school. It is on a nice quiet street, and you can get to it from the street as well as a...
by sararall | Sep 24, 2009 | Hunterdon County Playgrounds, Lebanon, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized
Note: Thanks Sara Rall for this excellent post! From Sara Rall Round Valley State Park in Lebanon, Hunterdon Co. is just east of where US Route 22 leaves I-78 at exit 18. Directions from NJ State Park Website: “Take I-78 west to exit 20 A to Route 22 west,...
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...
by Sheila | Jul 20, 2009 | Jamesburg, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Monroe, Outdoor Playgrounds
UPDATE (2010) This changed a bit last year, (from residents only to non-residents) so far we do have word that it is opened to the public, although today (6/29/2010) this is the case, I’d call to doublecheck w/ Monroe Recreation (732-723-5000) when you...
by Sheila | Jul 16, 2009 | Annandale, Clinton, Hunterdon County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Field of Dreams is located on 314 Old Allerton Road, Annandale, NJ (at the Immaculate Conception Church and School). Make sure you drive up to the church and make a left to see this huge but hidden playground. This is a great pit stop for those traveling through...
by Sheila | Jul 16, 2009 | Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Piscataway, Uncategorized
River Rd. and Rose Dr., Piscataway, NJ. Welcome back to Middlesex County! Great spacious parks, and animals to see. The main attraction for kids at Johnson Park is feeding the animals (ducks, goats, etc.). There is a concession stand for both people and animals,...
by Sheila | Jul 9, 2009 | Jamesburg, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Monroe, Outdoor Playgrounds
Thompson Park is located on Perrineville Road, in Jamesburg, NJ. I visited Monroe with my parents when they contemplated living in an adult community. They seem to contemplate things alot. Anyway, on with the review! The big attraction here is feeding the deer and...
by Sheila | Jul 1, 2009 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
UPDATE- ***10/11/2014*** Kompan updated the playground!!! From Christian:”I just completed a modern upgrade for Kidstreet playground in Bridgewater, NJ. They wanted to revitalize an under-used area of the playground, help modernize the playground with...
by Sheila | Jun 9, 2009 | Featured Playgrounds, Hopatcong, Landing, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds
1 Lakeside Blvd, Landing, NJ. What a great NJ Park! Very expansive, and on the southern tip of Lake Hopatcong is a great beach where you can bathe and relax, and there are also 2 playground in the area, plus plenty of shady places to grill (some are very...
by Sheila | May 24, 2009 | Metuchen, Middlesex County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Christol St. and Clive St., Metuchen, NJ. Olmezer Park is a wide open playground very ideal for big playgroups. Basketball court in park, very spread out playground. Friendly moms here, and the merry go round is a big hit for kids, but watch out for the little...
