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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 merge of the Playground Guide, we are able to start posting
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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 lucky enough to meet him at an event at the
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Muriel Helpner Park is located Approx 300 Diamond Spring Rd in Denville, NJ
Small but fun fenced in playground right next to a very scenic pond with fountain, walking paths, foot bridge and in May/June lily pads in full bloom. The playground has new equipment, some shade and astro-turf ground cover!
From I-80W take exit
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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 Hospital. Just past the Hospital turn right
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Loantaka Brook Reservation Recreation Area is located approximately on 500 South Street in Morris Township, NJ
Description: Diverse park. Wonderful for playdates, picnics, walking, hosting a birthday party, bringing the dog, bike-riding, roller-skating and flying kites. The playground is well-shaded, clean, and toddler-friendly.
Directions:
From Interstate 287: Turn onto South Street, heading away from
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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 areas.
Route 287 to Lafayette Ave, exit
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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 – challenges for everyone!
Route 287 to Lafayette Ave, exit 36B.
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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 Lafayette Ave. Straight through 1st light. Under train trestle, right onto Morris.
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Ironia Elementary School is located on 303 Dover Chester Rd, Randolph NJ
Some shade and somewhat sparse ground cover. Lots of climbing available and steep slides.
Directions
From NJ 10 W turn left onto Dover Chester Rd/CR 513 and continue for a little more than 2 miles.
Parking: Medium
Climbing: Hanging steering wheels, two climbing walls, steep stairs, chain
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Shongum Elementary School is located on 9 Arrow Pl in Randolph, NJ
Description
Small shady playground in the front of the school, larger equipment around the back of the school.
Directions
From Route 10W take the jug handle just prior to Littleton Rd/US 202 (Wendy’s on your right) to turn left and cross over Route 10 onto
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