Hudson House of Play NJ

by Matt Sayah | Jun 12, 2023 | Uncategorized

roving reporter

Hudson’s House of Play is located in 40 Riverwalk pl, West New York, NJ, 07093

Website: link

NEW REVIEW for 2024 HERE!

Check out lilroamingexplorer’s video in this BRAND NEW POST:

HUDSON HOUSE OF PLAY

Guest Post by lilroamingexplorers

Jan 2024

VIDEO AND PHOTOS

Video for Hudson’s House of PLay from our collaborator, @lilroamingexplorers on IG she’s the coolest:

NJ Playgrounds is back in 2024 and we are collaborating with many friends across the garden state. I want to thank Sara Rall from all those years ago who helped me out and is the OG when it comes to covering new places to play. It is because of our positive experience with her that we knew in 2024 that we had to branch out to a new generations of moms.

For NJ Indoor places to play check out what we have covered so far- some may be outdated but we are working hard to get new places represented on our site!

Essex Environmental Center- Roseland, NJ

by Sheila | February 29, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North, North, Outdoor Attractions | 0 Comments

Essex Environmental Center is located on 621 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland, NJ. From their website: " The Essex County Environmental Center is located in the western section of Essex County at West Essex Park. West Essex Park is 1,360 acres of wetlands preserve which...

Giggles Play Station, Rockaway, NJ

by Sheila | February 13, 2009 | Indoor Places to Play, North, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

350 US Route 46 East, Rockaway NJ.Â Â AS OF MAY 2015, GIGGLES PLAYSTATION IS CLOSED!!! This review is for historical purposes only.... Somehow my GPS didn't do a good job finding this place, so we called for assistance.Â Here is their website for help in directions:...

The Funplex, East Hanover, NJ

by Amy | January 14, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

The Funplex is an amazing indoor (and outdoor) amusement center with a little something for everyone. The center in East Hanover features a large arcade with skill-based full redemption games and win to play games for the younger kids. There are also indoor “rides” like a 4D movie theater (must be 40″ or taller) two sets of bumper cars (one for those at least 36″ tall and one for those 42″ and taller) and “Free Fall” (38″ with adult, 42″ solo. ) They also have Go-Karts, a Foam Frenzy, Magic Quest and indoor Lazer Tag! Not to mention a great outdoor pool and coming soon… the “Splashplex” an outdoor water park!

The Village Play Cafe

by Sheila | June 11, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

The Village Play Cafe located in 17 Watchung Avenue, Chatham NJ. From their website 6/2023: "OPEN PLAYCome when you'd like and play as long as you'd like within our two time slots on Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday is unlimited play time from...

Imagine That!!! A Discovery Museum for Children, Florham Park, NJ

by Sheila | December 27, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor's Note: We sent Karin and her friend to review Imagine That! She had a great time and shares a bunch of great pictures of this 16,000 sq. ft space. Imagine That was completely renovated, the only big item that remains is the Fire Truck, most of the rest is all...

NJ Children’s Museum, Paramus not free

by Sheila | August 10, 2009 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

CLOSED FOREVER!!! NJ Childrens Museum last day was September 1, 2014. They were renting the building, and the building got sold to Valley Hospital. So sad!! Thanks to NJCM for all the fun times! We will leave this post up for historical reference. For other indoor...

Catch Air- Hasbrouck Heights

by Sheila | December 6, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Thanks to lilroamingexplorers from IG who shared this great video of their experience at Catch Air in Hasbrouck Heights!

Twin Monkey Playhouse, Lyndhurst NJ

by Sheila | November 18, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, Influencers, North | 0 Comments

Twin Monkey Playhouse. Located at 205 Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyndhurst, it’s a new place for imaginative play, learning, and endless fun.

Tay & Te Imaginative Play, Northvale NJ

by Sheila | December 11, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor’s Note: @lilroaming explorers on IG shared another gem, this time it's Tay + Te in Northvale NJ (Bergen County).About lilroamingexplorers- “Always seeking kid friendly, family friendly and dog friendly adventures in NJ/ NY/ PA. Hoping to inspire others to make...

Catch Air Jersey City

by Sheila | December 20, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Catch Air in Jersey City has become a recent favorite of Lisa’s. She took so many photos and it’s huge!

Teaneck Speedway, Teaneck, NJ

by Sheila | September 5, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Teaneck Speedway is located on 545 Cedar Lane, Teaneck NJ This is a great place to enjoy a variety of fun and classic Slot Car racing! This is a unique way for your car-loving child to race with their friends! Highlights: Slot Car Racing on a 7-Track CourseLaser...

Funtime Junction, Fairfield, NJ

by Sheila | October 14, 2023 | Uncategorized, Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor's Note: We would love some updated pictures of this place. If you are a parent who has been here and captured some moments we would love to share your photos in this post. Please send an email to roving@njplaygrounds.com or reach out to us on our social media...

We Rock The Spectrum- Paramus, NJ

by Sheila | September 9, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

We Rock the Spectrum is located on 11 Park Place, Paramus, NJ 07652 Website: https://werockthespectrumbergen.com/ We are thrilled to have We Rock the Spectrum-Bergen as our November Sponsor! Check out our write up below PLUS Bonus- one of our favorite bloggers has,...

Screamin Parties, Springfield NJ

by Sheila | September 20, 2012 | Central, Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

275 Route 22, Springfield NJ. Howie Abraham, owner of Screamin Parties, was inspired by his special needs son to provide a great safe place for all children to play and have fun. His efforts have now resulted in 3 great indoor spots, including one in my neighborhood...

Urban Jungle Play, Hoboken NJ

by Sheila | May 17, 2015 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Cathie from Urban Jungle Play reached out to us this past weekend about her new place. We look forward to checking it out, but before we do a formal review we thought we'd share a sneak peek and give you some of the information. Update: Thanks to Karin and friends we...

Community Children’s Museum, Dover NJ

by Sheila | September 1, 2009 | Indoor Places to Play, North, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

**UNFORTUNATELY, THE COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN DOVER NJ HAS CLOSED PERMANENTLY** **INFORMATION BELOW IS ONLY FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES** Have you checked out all our other indoor play areas? We have included a map of all NJ indoor playgrounds, NJ children museums,...

Hudson’s House of Play, West New York, NJ

by Sheila | January 8, 2024 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

@lilroamingexporers shares photos and video of this indoor gem in West New York, Hudson’s House of Play.

Pump It Up, Secaucus

by Amy | August 25, 2011 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Sheila and I and my three kids enjoyed a great afternoon with owner Henry Lee at his new Secaucus location of Pump it Up.Â Located at 301 Penhorn Avenue in Unit #5 in Secaucus, NJ 07094.Â You can reach them at (201) 865-JUMP (5867) or find more information online...

Go Playland, Paramus Park Mall, Paramus NJ

by Sheila | December 21, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Need to shop? Let the little ones stretch their legs on your next shopping adventure at Paramus Park Mall. Thanks to Michelle we have another sneak peek at a great indoor place to play in Paramus NJ, newly opened!

Catch Air, Paramus NJ

by Sheila | June 11, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Catch Air is located in 224 Rte 4, Paramus, NJ 07652 Open 7 days a week Sunday – Wednesday: 10am – 7pmThursday – Saturday: 10am – 8pm Admission & details see website: link We have not reviewed this place yet, if you would like to become a roving reporter and add...

Clown Around- Flanders, NJ

by Sheila | January 19, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor's Note: We are ecstatic to start off 2012, with our NJ indoor playground tour! We had an awesome time at Clown Around, check out our review below. If you know of a great place to play in Morris County and it hasn't been listed, comment on our NJ Playgrounds...

Pump It Up, Roselle Park NJ

by Sheila | November 12, 2013 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor's Note: Hi friends, Sheila here, back with another indoor place to play. We arranged a trip with friends to visit Pump It Up in Roselle Park (158 Westfield Ave. East, Roselle Park NJ). Check out their event calendar here! Since it was a spontaneous trip we will...

Kidnetic, Montville NJ

by Sheila | January 19, 2009 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

2 Changebridge Road, Bldg E, Montville, NJ.Â Love this place, if I lived closer would go more often.Â I am not a photographer, so excuse the bad photostitching but even my poor attempt shows what an open area it is, and how ideal it is for parents whose children...

Tagalongs, Lake Hopatcong NJ

by Sheila | October 20, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor's Note: Just got an update from one of our favorite people on IG- Here is there review: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 📍 Sussex County, NJ Mom Blogger (@seek.discover.play) Located on 828 Route 15 South (2nd Floor) in Lake Hopatcong, NJ,...

Cutie Patooties, Englewood NJ

by Sheila | February 12, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

***UPDATE****- Cutie Patooties has closed its doors at their current location, however to find out where they will reopen, check out their still active facebook page here. (You can also show your support too, it was a great space): From Dec, 2012: "Cutie Patooties...

World of Wings, Teaneck NJ

by Sheila | April 19, 2013 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Â Editor's Note: Â Hello! Â We are honored to have a guest post from Bergen County's MiraBest creator, Mira Park! Â I've known Mira since we both started our respective websites and she has been a blessing to many moms over in North Jersey looking for things to do....

Camp Iliff Rockaway Mall, Rockaway, NJ

by Sheila | January 30, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

PERMANENTLY CLOSED!!! THIS POST IS HERE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES!!! Camp Iliff in Newton is still around but only for CHILD CARE!!! During a recent trip to the Rockaway Mall, Eddie and I decided to check out the new Camp Iliff indoor playground and play place which is...

Branchburg Sports Complex, Branchburg NJ

by Sheila | March 23, 2016 | Central, Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor's Note: Many thanks to Kim from BSC (Branchburg Sports Complex) for allowing us to visit and explore the BSC Play Maze. We had a great time. Check out all our pictures and video below. This place is a perfect spot to have a playdate, meetup or if it's rainy and...

Play Away, Hackettstown, NJ

by Sheila | December 6, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Play Away in Hackettstown (Warren County) was recently visited by one of our frequent guest collaborators, seek.discovery.play. Check out her beautiful photos in this post!

New Jersey Swing Sets, Midland Park NJ

by Sheila | January 12, 2024 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

New Jersey Swing Sets in Midland Park offers Open Play and Birthday Parties! What a great way to meetup so your child can enjoy indoor slides and swings without worrying about the weather!

Supercharged- Edison NJ

by Matt Sayah | June 20, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Supercharged located in 987 U.S. Route 1 Edison, NJ 08817 Website: link We have not reviewed this place yet, if you would like to become a roving reporter and add your review please contact us. For now, check out one of their posts here:

Maple Sugaring 2014 and A special look at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham NJ

by Sheila | March 6, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North, North, Outdoor Attractions | 0 Comments

2014 UPDATE: Snowy days have not been great on my updating timeliness! Â Want to know where the latest maple sugaring events are happening what's left of February 2014 and March? Here are a few links to some great nature/environmental centers: Bergen county: Tenafly...

Lily and Liam NJ

by Matt Sayah | June 12, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Lily and Liam is located in 250B S Van Brunt St. Englewood, NJ 07631 Website: link We have not reviewed this place yet, if you would like to become a roving reporter and add your review please contact us. For now, check out one of their posts here:

Humdingers, Paramus NJ

by Sheila | October 14, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Humdingers, located on 64 E Midland Ave in Paramus, NJ was recommended as a TOP indoor place to play from one of our readers.Tel: (201) 701-1900Website: https://humdingersnj.cominfo@humdingersnj.com Here is a video from their IG account that gives a great summary:...

IKEA as an Indoor Place to Play (Elizabeth, NJ)

by Sheila | January 14, 2015 | Central, Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor's Note: Oh hi! It's Sheila, hope you are doing well this winter. I know I know I've not updated the site in a while, I've started other projects, and my love of playgrounds and places to play had to take a back seat in priorities, but I'm happy to write this...

NJ Featured Sponsors for the Month- Indoor Play

by Sheila | November 30, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, Central, North, South | 0 Comments

We are thrilled to announce our featured January sponsor for NJ Paygrounds- The Little Gym- Lodi, NJ – They open this week!

Sterling Hill Mine Museum Ogdensburg NJ

by Sheila | January 26, 2024 | Indoor Places to Play, North, North, Outdoor Attractions | 0 Comments

@seek.discover.play shares her amazing photos of Sterling Hill Mine in Ogdensburg NJ. Thanks to her collaboration we have been able to see some of the most beautiful spots in NJ.

Monkeydoodles, Lake Hopatcong NJ

by Sheila | January 25, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Please note Monkeydoodles is permanently closed. Thanks to the owner for all the fun we had there!!!! For historical purposes we left the review below Monkeydoodles Playroom is a brightly colored and spotless brand spanking new (as of Jan 2012) play place dedicated...

Be Craftful, Fanwood NJ

by Sheila | December 16, 2013 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

NO LONGER HAS STOREFRONT!!! BE CRAFTFUL IS NOW MOBILE!!! THIS POST IS HERE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES, PLEASE VISIT SITE HTTP://WWW.BECRAFTFUL.COM FOR MORE INFO. WE WILL MISS THE FANWOOD LOCATION! Editor's Note: This winter we are focusing on new indoor places to play...

Glow House Kids, Butler NJ

by Amy | January 12, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Sheila and I (and Eddie!) just visited a brand new and incredibly unique place to play! It’s in Butler, NJ on Route 23 just off Route 287. Their phone is 973-850-6366 , e-mail is info@glowhousekids.com and you can find them at 1510 Route 23 North in Butler, NJ 07405. Visit their website here. Called the “Glow House” this indoor play and birthday party venue literally glows. The entire facility is lit with black light and most of the furniture, toys, murals, play things and items worn by the staff are black light reactive and GLOW! Eddie had SO much fun playing freeze dance and glow in the dark basketball, painting and doing glow in the dark puzzles.

Liberty Science Center, Jersey City NJ

by Sheila | October 13, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Editor's Note: We are actively looking for new content. This is a post from 2015, and if you are a parent who has gone to LSC and wants to share your pics and videos, we would love to host them here. Please reach out to roving@njplaygrounds.com or tag us on social...

Kidnetic Coupon Page

by Sheila | August 9, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

NEW OWNER- Coupons coming soon!

Chuckle-time, Andover NJ

by Sheila | July 20, 2012 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

UPDATE: 2/16/2015- Chuckle Time is now closed, this post is here for historical purposes. If you are interested in reaching out to the owners before they leave to say thanks or purchase equipment, check out their final message here- http://www.chuckle-time.com/ We had...

Urban Air- South Hackensack

by Sheila | September 29, 2023 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

Urban Air in South Hackensack NJ at 69 Wesley St, South Hackensack is one of six locations in NJ. From over 3y to adults, you can definitely see this as a place to celebrate and have fun. (Photo above credit to Urban Adventure Park South Hackensack FB page.) From our...

Gravity Vault, Chatham NJ

by Sheila | November 24, 2015 | Indoor Places to Play, North | 0 Comments

40 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ Hours: Sunday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM If you are looking for something...