As of July 2025, The Big Slide is broken and out of service! There's a locked gate covering the…read moreopening so you can't use it. The slide is located on the property of Bottle Elementary School in Norfolk, and there's a regular playground there too that's open to the public. Hopefully the slide will be fixed soon!

1 star for the Big slide, as is broken and not able to be used…read more However, there is also a 'regular' playground there at the school that the kids enjoyed.

We took a long weekend to spend some quality time with our adult children and their spouses plus…read moregrandparents. This was the perfect place! The measures taken for Covid Compliance were impeccable. All staff practiced social distancing and wore appropriate PPE's which made the guests feel safe, relaxed and confident in the team working hard for our safety and theirs. The restroom facilities were great! They were very clean and the showers had a strong flow of hot water. The trash receptacles were never over full confirming that the staff were monitoring the facilities regularly for cleanliness. As an added bonus, there are numerous water stations throughout the camping area making it quick and easy to refill water jugs to bring back to the campsites. The lake is not very big, but offers kayaking, canoeing, fishing and swimming in a contained area. The beach had clean sand and multiple trash receptacles. If you plan to swim, we recommend wearing water shoes when you go in as, with any lake, the bottom can be a bit rocky and slimy. LOL Management made rounds at dusk to ensure the guests were all set for the night. His parter, a beautiful Newfoundland (I think) lies in the bed of the pickup and is so well trained and mild mannered you wouldn't even know he was there. The respect and care shown to the guests is impeccable. The only downside was the total number of kayaks available to rent if you have a larger group. Having said that, the number of kayaks and canoes combined is certainly in ratio with the size of the lake. Overall, we found the entire weekend a huge success! The team of workers were respectful, informative, accommodating and so very friendly. Their interactions with each other as well as the guests put everyone at ease and made you feel so at home and welcome. We would highly recommend this as an excellent place to visit without hesitation. We will be back!!

I found this on a website listing all NY State Parks while scrounging for a VERY last-minute…read morecamping escape from the city. We had a car, they had two tent sites, the woman on the phone was exceedingly patient, and we left the next morning. Pros: The nearby town is adorable and had an outdoor craft market on the Summer weekend we visited. There are other hiking trails you can drive to and see waterfalls, etc. It's CHEAP (I guess most state parks are if you're a resident, but we've previously been traveling out to more all-inclusive sites like Kittatinny that are easily 3x this price). It's nice that you can take an on-site kayak or canoe out for a spin in the pond - that was probably the highlight of our stay. It's also nice to be able to reserve online. The fire rings have a hinged grill attached to one side that folds down to cover have the fire, so you don't need to bring a grill top. Cons: the sites are really close together and the quiet hours are no joke. I suppose that's a pro if you want it to be super quiet. This is certainly not the site for anyone whose ideal camping trip includes beer pong. The pond is...pondy? Even at the very small beach, the water does not look clean and inviting though many people were swimming anyway. The closest (no-driving-required) hiking trail that a few from our party embarked upon was dangerously overgrown. They lost the trail more than a handful of times, climbed around at least 10 downed trees, and encountered a fallen power line. Overall, it was satisfying for the short little overnight escape we were seeking. It's not on my list of awesome places to revisit, but the drive was relatively easy from the city, and we had plenty of calm, lazy hours to spend catching up in the sun and in the shade.

Located in beautiful Millbrook is the Tribute Gardens. It's one of those places where anyone at the…read moreage will have a great time. Parking - The parking lot on St. Josephs Dr. on the uphill is not big at the entrance with only fitting around 6 - 7 cars. For alternatives, parking on Franklin Ave. (Main St.) which includes parallel parking and/or another lot located behind the gas station is provided with plenty of space. A little bit of walking is required leading to the other entrance which is located just before the tight turn on Franklin Ave. with a series of steps which you'll see the American Flag at the top. Park - A playground is one of the highlights of stopping here, with a lot to choose from offering slides, swings, sand diggers, a toy fire truck to climb into. I remember those days when I was younger. The best part is there is a sidewalk connecting to all of these attractions, instead of walking on the grass. There is also a veteran's memorial to view just behind the playgrounds along with a bathroom. There is a trail that loops around the park which then meets back at the bottom where the main entrance is. For any type of setting, the park provides a variety of activities to do here.

Found this place, thanks to Google. We specifically went to eat takeout and use the playground. It…read morewas pretty clean and well maintained. It is spring time (May 2023) and there was a lot of dandelion fluff flying around in the air, so beware if you have seasonal allergies. Google also routed us to the right location, but Fruitbud Lane it is.

Amazing park with playground, tennis courts, sports field and a pool! Had great fun with my…read moregrandson!

Since my wife and I became parents, I feel like we've both become playground connoisseurs. We've…read moremade quite a list of good playgrounds in the tri-state area, but one of our absolute favorites is Julie's Jungle in Hopewell Junction, New York. Inceptioned in 2012, the playground was named after Julie Keating. Young Julie was afflicted with both physical and cognitive disabilities and was often unable to join in on the fun at her local park. She tragically passed away in 2007 at the age of 15. Her younger sister Natalie later wrote a letter to the East Fishkill recreation committee asking them to build a handicapped-accessible playground. The town accepted the proposal. Phase I of the playground opened in 2016 and Phase II was completed in 2018. Julie's Jungle was the first fully accessible playground built in Dutchess County. It was built for children of all abilities to play and learn together. It's equipped with accessible routes and paths throughout, ramps, spacious decks, short stair heights, Braille play panels, and even a sensory garden. Whenever my family and I are passing through the area, we always make a point to stop at Julie's Jungle. Both of my sons love playing here. They have so much fun that our visits seem to end in the blink of an eye. We wish that more playgrounds were like this. FUN FACT: For those parents like me who enjoy good craft beer and wood-fired pizza, Sloop Brewing Company is just a three-minute drive away!

An amazing playground with something for everyone! My 2,3 and 4 year old grandchildren were…read morethrilled. The only hard part is getting them to leave!

Wow wow wow- this is the playground of all play grounds. I met another mom who travels to this…read moreplayground because it is one that her child's unique abilities are considered. So many unique structure to play and be in the outdoors. Both my boys said this is their new favorite park. Their favorite features were the basketball hoops and the circular merrigo-round made for one person. There's so much more- a braille reading library. Safety fence with a safety lock to keep kids inside. Huge parking lot. There's also motivational quotes all around with so much color. The buddy beach is bright and there's also a rock sharing area. This park has thought of everything to make everyone have a sense of belonging. The only negative was the picnic tables that are covered are also used for parties. They may come out to ask you to move to accommodate a birthday party. Which was a major pain for us as we had a full on picnic spread out. The staff was very kind and allowed us to stay when they recognized we had a bunch to move.

A very large and nice playground. There is a mini basketball court, climbing playscape, zipline…read moreunder a fake airplane, etc. The playground is located in the back parking lot area of the Mandell Jewish Community Center. It opens everyday from 8 am to sunset. There is a porta potty available. This was built in 1996 and was the first all inclusive playground for children of all abilities in the area. We went on a Saturday and it was super busy. You have to keep a hawk eye on your babies because they can get lost in the crowd. There is a pavilion with picnic tables. The play area is fenced in and has plenty of parking. In the end, I can't wait to come back on a weekday when it's less busy.

Great for a rainy day, play date or birthday party.read more

Potential customers: please proceed with extreme caution. The owner (Ken) is a very angry and…read moreunpleasant man. He lives alone in the building somewhere, so he is always at reception. This man should not be around kids and we will never go back there. He spent 5 minutes shouting (literally screaming) at me down the phone because I called up and asked about an expensive jacket I left there that had some shades in the pocket. I desperately needed it back as the winters here are very cold and expensive. He told me he lost it, so I wanted to go over and try to find it. He went completely nuts and totally lost his mind on the phone. How a man like this can work with kids, I do not know. I gave him two stars instead of one because I feel very sorry and sad for him.

Today, my wife and daughter went to this place as they normally do. While my daughter was playing,…read moreanother child's mother approached my wife and told her to control her daughter. My daughter is only three years old. She did not hit the child or do anything to him, but for some reason, the mother became offended and approached my wife. On top of that, my wife is pregnant, and this woman threatened her, saying that something was going to happen to her if she did not control her daughter, and that because she was pregnant, something could happen to her as well. My wife felt unsafe and immediately went to the owner to explain what had happened. The owner basically said that he could not do anything. How can someone go to a children's establishment, be threatened by another customer, report it to the owner, and be told that nothing can be done? My wife was threatened with comments suggesting that something could happen to her and her pregnancy, and the owner did absolutely nothing about it. I do not recommend this place to anyone, especially families with young children.

I have been bringing my daughter to this place since she was only 7 months old, and for years I had…read moreabsolutely nothing negative to say. I had always had a good experience with the staff, and I have always considered the owner to be a very respectful, polite, and professional person. Unfortunately, this most recent visit was completely different and honestly left me shocked, uncomfortable, and extremely concerned for my daughter's safety and my own. I brought my 3-year-old daughter, as I normally do. At one point, my daughter approached another child because she wanted to play and took a toy the child was holding. She is THREE YEARS OLD. Of course, I immediately stepped in and asked her to give the toy back. Children are children. These kinds of small situations happen all the time, and as a parent, I handled it immediately and appropriately. What I absolutely did NOT expect was the mother's reaction. She spoke to my 3-year-old daughter in an extremely rude and aggressive manner. I chose to ignore it because I did not want to create a scene or ruin anyone's day. But then it became MUCH more serious. The woman approached me directly and told me that I needed to "watch" my daughter because her son is autistic. I completely understand and respect that every child has different needs, and that was NEVER the issue. The issue was the way this woman chose to address my child and, more importantly, the threats she made toward me afterward. She told me that if anything happened involving her son again, I would "see what she was going to do to me." She then noticed that I am pregnant and made comments that made me feel personally threatened and extremely unsafe. At that point, I immediately went to the owner and explained exactly what had happened. I told him that I had been threatened and that I was prepared to call the police because I did not feel safe. The owner recommended that I leave and offered to refund my money, which I did not accept. I left because I had no intention of putting myself or my 3-year-old daughter in a potentially dangerous situation. And honestly, THIS is the part that bothers me the most: I was the person who ended up having to leave. I did not threaten anyone. I did not insult anyone. I did not physically confront anyone. I did not create a scene. I simply corrected my 3-year-old daughter and asked her to return a toy. Yet after being confronted and threatened by another adult, I was the one who had to remove myself and my child from the environment. I have been coming here for YEARS, so writing this review genuinely disappoints me. I never expected to have an experience like this at a place where I had previously felt comfortable bringing my child. I want to be very clear: this is not about the child being autistic. I have respect and compassion for children with special needs. This is about an adult choosing to aggressively confront a 3-year-old child and then making threatening statements toward her mother, who was visibly pregnant. A place where parents bring their children should be a place where families feel SAFE. No parent should have to worry about another adult threatening them or their child while simply trying to enjoy a normal outing. I sincerely hope management takes situations like this seriously because parents should never have to choose between staying somewhere they paid to enjoy and leaving because they are afraid for their own safety. After this experience, I personally would think twice before bringing my child back, because I can no longer say that I feel completely safe there. It is incredibly disappointing to go from having years of positive experiences to leaving a place feeling threatened and unsafe. Parents deserve better. Children deserve better. And no one should have to tolerate threats simply because they brought their child somewhere to play.

Bower Park I'd say is one of those parks where it's not visible from the main road, and located on…read morea small road making it unkown. Going down the access road leads to a parking lot with a playground and two soccer fields providing a walking track. Past the playground is a trail up the hill which is named the Quarry Trails providing five paths, indicated by colors red, yellow, turquoise, blue, and green. The trails does a big loop expect the green, leading to the Wappingers Creek. For history geeks, the red trail approximates an old railroad line called the Poughkeepsie & Eastern Railroad going from Poughkeepsie to Millerton. I really like the trails, as it's peaceful and easy to follow. The trails are not to difficult, but beware of bugs and ticks being out and about.

I didn't see all of the Audobon, but went for their Raptors and Rieslings event and got to see…read moretheir birds. They have about five habitats for birds who don't seem ready or ever ready for release to the wild. One is a dopey but regal looking American eagle. You can walk around the area for wild birds, and bathrooms seem to be limited to a portable toilet. The area is peaceful and seems to be a good place for well behaved children. The birds are adorable!

Lovely walks in the woods, plus killer birds and serene ponds. The raptor aviaries are the closest…read moremost people will ever get to owls and a bald eagle. The indoor displays of birds, snakes and other animals are interesting too. The walk out to the pond can take almost 45 minutes round trip through quiet woods, so it's pretty good exercise in addition to being relaxing. Lots of stuff for kids, but also a great place for adults to spend an afternoon.