by Sheila | Oct 26, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Upper Saddle River
Lyons Park in Upper Saddle River NJ has a very nice fenced in playground with lots of different areas for the kids to spread out. The play area is in two sections for each age group. The toddler section has a ramp for handicap accessibility. There is a fire truck to...
by Sheila | Oct 19, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Franklin Lakes, Outdoor Playgrounds
Franklin Lakes Municipal Field Playground- Walk along a paved path to this big playground behind the municipal building and local library. The playground is suitable to ages 5 – 12 with newer equipment. The area is not shaded and not fenced in but lots of really...
by Sheila | Oct 19, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Cresskill, Outdoor Playgrounds
Carolyn R. Schultz Park at 3rd Street Sports Complex in Cresskill has a new playground (~2008) within the grounds of the towns sports complex. The play area is fenced, shaded and has mulch ground cover. There are two structures for each age group with lots of...
by Sheila | May 24, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Closter, Outdoor Playgrounds
Ruckman Park in Closter has a huge playground area with two structures. The older child structure is very tall and has a very steep triple slide. There are also independent rock walls, tunnels, monkey bars, and so much to do. The structure for the little ones isn’t...
by Sheila | May 23, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Harrington Park, Outdoor Playgrounds
Harrington Park’s Highland Memorial Park has a bright green and red playground in a perfectly shaded location. The play area has some very different equipment that looks like licorice walls and spider webs for the avid climber. There are climbing tunnels and...
by Sheila | May 23, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Glen Rock, Outdoor Playgrounds
Glen Rock’s Wilde Field Playground has 3 distinct playground areas. One small toddler fenced in area with Little Tykes equipment. The other two sections are together but for different age groups. The area is nicely shaded under tall trees with lots of climbing....
by Sheila | May 23, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Fair Lawn, Outdoor Playgrounds
Update (4/9/2012) : Fire destroyed this playground in Fair Lawn, NJ, playground closed indefinitely! (via Stacy C. and Fair Lawn Patch article) Will post update once playground is repaired. Brookdale Park in Fair Lawn has a great red, white, and blue playground in a...
by Sheila | May 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Rochelle Park
Rochelle Park’s Carlock Field is located on Thiem Ave & Berdan St. Carlock field has a new play area located in residential neighborhood with field and recreational building. There are two separate areas for 2- 5 and 5-12. The equipment is shiny and new...
by Sheila | May 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Paramus
Michael J.Petruska Jr Memorial Park is located on 475 Farview Ave. in Paramus, NJ. Main entrance to park is the toddler playground. There are three distinct areas with equipment for ages 2-5. The play area has lots of cool slides, puzzles, rockers, swings, and a fun...
by Sheila | May 21, 2011 | Bergen County Playgrounds, Outdoor Playgrounds, Paramus
Paramus’ DiMaggio Park is located on Nichols Dr & Oliver Rd. It is a great playground in residential neighborhood. Two separate areas for each age group. Toddler area has swings and two animal rockers. Older area has great climbing and lots of slides....
