by Sheila | Jul 26, 2009 | Beachwood, Ocean County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
 1100 Double Trouble Road in Beachwood, NJ. Jakes Branch County Park is very new. They have trails, tennis and basketball courts (never crowded) soccer and baseball fields. The playgrounds are brand new and very safe. 1 for kids 2 to 5 yrs. Another for kids 5 to 12...
by Sheila | Jul 25, 2009 | Flemington, Hunterdon County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Uncategorized
Editor Note- Another Great Guest post by Sara Rall and our 2nd Hunterdon County playground!!! As we find some of these smaller parks, we are thinking of creating a group page for them, as well as including some other cool links to visit combined with getting out...
by Sheila | Jul 24, 2009 | Green Brook, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Thanks Sara R. again for getting us great pictures and a thorough report on these Central Jersey playgrounds! here’s another one by Sara R. Intersection of Top of the World Way and Green Valley Dr., Green Brook (Somerset Co.) is a fairly small, very shady park...
by Sheila | Jul 21, 2009 | Gillette, Long Hill, Morris County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds
Guest Post from Sara R.: Gillette School, 759 Valley Rd., Gillette (Long Hill Twp., Morris County) is my favorite school playground. They have a separate, fenced area for young children with a nice climber and a neat obstacle course painted on the blacktop. Right...
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 15, 2009 | Berkeley Heights, Outdoor Playgrounds, Union County Playgrounds
Hamilton Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ. (near Plainfield Ave. intersection) Thanks Rachel for this recommendation, my oldest had a great time especially with the monkey bars which still make me nervous! Some of the mothers that were there said they were appreciative of...
by Sheila | Jul 15, 2009 | North Plainfield, Outdoor Playgrounds, Somerset County Playgrounds
Greenbrook Rd and Clinton Ave. North Plainfield, NJ. (behind Vermeule house) Update: Thanks Sara for these great pictures. This playground is recommended by Robin and has a playground camp in the summer months for residents.  If you have more photos to share for...
by Sheila | Jul 15, 2009 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Garfield, Outdoor Playgrounds
Playground Guide Description: ADDRESS: Jewell St & Lanza Ave DIRECTIONS: US-46 W via exit 157 toward Rt 20/Garfield. Take the CR-507 ramp towards the Garden State Parkway N/Garfield/Ridgewood. Turn left onto River Rd for approximately .7 miles and make a left onto...
