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 9, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Glen Rock, Outdoor Playgrounds
Saddle River County Park encompasses a huge area and this section happens to be a favorite of one of our fans, Victoria. She was kind enough to send us some photos and she describes below why she likes this park: Not nearly as crowded as the Ridgewood duck pond...
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 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 | Bridgewater, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Guest post by Sara Rall! Eisenhower School is located on 791 Eisenhower Avenue in Bridgewater (Somerset Co.). It is another of Bridgewater’s spectacular school playgrounds. This one is a beautiful and unusual wooden playground, with a gazebo connected by a...
by Amy | Mar 14, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Hillcrest School located on 160 Hillcrest Avenue, in Morris Township, NJ. Three playgrounds at one school, good for toddlers on up. Upper field has a full fitness center for older kids and ball fields. Nicely mulched and/or rubber or grass ground cover in all play...
by Amy | Mar 14, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Morris Township Children’s Playground, Knollwood Dr and Khadena Dr, Morris Township, NJ Nicely spread out, shaded, neighborhood park. The equipment is scattered throughout a wooded grove. Grass and mulch ground cover. Great if you have toddlers and kids up to age 12...
by Amy | Mar 14, 2011 | Morris County Playgrounds, Morris Township, Outdoor Playgrounds
Alfred Vail School is located on 125 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Township NJ. Multiple play areas at one school. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. School has a “Play it Safe†campaign underway to raise money for re-building the play areas. Route 287 to...
by Amy | Mar 8, 2011 | Outdoor Playgrounds, Sussex County Playgrounds, Wantage
Woodbourne Park is located on Corner of Berry Rd & Sherman Ridge Rd in Wantage NJ. DESCRIPTION: A sprawling, full-sun playground with a variety of sports fields, playthings, and a walking path. DIRECTIONS: Take Rte 15 seven miles north of Sparta and then follow...
