by sararall | Apr 25, 2011 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Sara has sent me some great finds, and I’m still catching up 🙂 Here’s another great park from her in Bridgewater, check out all our Bridgewater parks, we have a ton thanks to Sara. Duke Island Park, on Park Drive off Old York Rd. at the southern edge of...
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:  NJ-4 W towards...
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 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 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...
by sararall | Mar 16, 2011 | Bedminster, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Guest Post by Sara Rall: Bedminster Elementary School is located at 234 Somerville Road, Bedminster (Somerset Co.). It has a terrific, big, sunny playground with lots of interesting equipment. The main play structure has about 6 different types of climbing walls,...
