This is a park located less than 10 minutes from our home. We drove by it one day and decided to…read moretake our daughter to it for play time. The playground is suitable for all ages with toddler swings/harnesses on one side of the playground and teen/adult swings on the other side. There are 2 different setups right next to each other. One is for older children and the other is for the younger children. The younger setup is arranged like a ship. There are 2 slides attached and some activities. The 2nd setup has multiple slides with multiple levels. The only way to get up to level 3 is by ladder, but the 2 slides on that level are pretty fun. I would say the playground is more for ages 3+, but fun can still be had by all. There are fields all around for football, soccer, or any other sport you can think of. Parking for the playground is limited with about 15 spots, but you can park on the grass all around the playground.

This is my kids' favorite playground! The playground is fenced in all the way around except at the…read moreentrance, so wandering toddlers have nowhere to go! The play area for older children has a very high slide and smaller slides for younger kids. There are swings for older children and bucket swings for the littles. The whole area has rubber tire below, so falls are not near as bad. There is a small rock climbing wall, ropes, and a good variety of things to do. The only time you want to avoid the park is on really hot days midday. The playground isn't at all shaded, so it can get very hot. There is also a pavilion area right next to the playground that is nice for having lunch. There are bathrooms there as well. In the summer, the ice cream truck is almost always there, so either bring cash or prep your kids that you won't be getting ice cream. haha! There are also fields all around the playground where you can walk the path, pull kids in a wagon, or ride on a bike as my kids like to do.

This is my second hike at this park. I believe I have hiked through all the trails at this point…read more It is very scenic and overall I give it a 2/10 in terms of difficulty. The red and purple trails were my favorite. On my second trip here I wanted to hike for about an hour but I ended up getting lost. Lost in terms of I want to get out but I don't know which way is the exit...I could definitely see the trail markers all throughout though! I recalled seeing a red color marker at the entrance so I followed that but ended up going deeper into the woods. I don't believe the white trail is fully finished as I had to double back a few times. I used google maps to get a sense of where I was but still couldn't make my way to the main road. Went in circles between the blue and green trails (the green trail said it was a 5K, not going to lie I got a bit worried there) but eventually I managed to make my way to Bortons road! and then it was another 30 min walk to my car along kettle run road. So what was supposed to be an hour nice weekend stroll ended up being 2 1/2 hours. Can't complain though, loved exploring!

I am truly NOT the outdoorsy type but I will agree to the occasional hike or bike ride and this was…read moreone of those days. We decided to explore Black Run Preserve for our first bike trail experience since moving to the area and it didn't disappoint. There are plenty of bike and hiking trails and doing a little research online prior to going I was able to map out which trails would be best for us, specifically since I'm a nervous beginner lol. The trails are color coded and tbe associated color markings are on trees along the trails so you know which trail you're on. There is so much beautiful scenery surrounding you whether you're on bike or foot and there's a real sense of peace and tranquility in the Preserve, Definitely spray yourself down with bug repellent and wear longer pants and tops if it isn't too hot because there are warning signs for ticks and such given it's truly a wooded area. We will be back in the fall for another ride among the beautiful foliage.

My dogs absolutely love this place. It's so wide and so much space for my babies to roam free. It's…read morealso super clean and there's so many different areas to take them to play , splash water or even agility training. Always love taking them here and all the sweet spots for their running and making friends.

This park was great for our dog. You definitely need to make sure your pup has good recall because…read morethe main off-leash area is not fenced in, but they do also have a normal little fenced in area for dogs based on size. This park is really big with trails, open fields, agility obstacles, and plenty of streams for your pup to play in. Have fun and be safe!

Came for a company outing. Very nice!! Spring fed lake for swimming, staff cooks awesome…read morefood...burgers, hot dogs, roast beef, chicken, drinks...plenty of volley ball, horseshoe pits, and walking paths through bamboo gardens. During Halloween they have a haunted trail (walk of fear.com) seems scarey. Very friendly staff and clean and peaceful. Nice place to relax.

Nothing beats Laurel Acres Park. Great place to bring the family, friends and pets. They have 2 dog…read moreparks (large and small). A couple of nice playgrounds for little ones. Clean bathrooms. Great venue for concerts and sports events. Whether it's baseball or soccer, it's a great park for sports and watching. The path is around 1 mile which is great for walkers or joggers. During the pandemic, this park took the place of some gyms and exercise facilities. Entry on 2 sides---Church Rd and also Union Mill Road. Plenty of parking. Nice gazebos and picnic areas for parties and events. Enjoy the great view over the lake as you walk around. Sometimes they also have remote controlled boat races on the lake. Catch some nature while you're relaxing.

NIce decent park. I like the lakes and all. We had fun walking around the lake and people watching…read morewith their awesome pets and all. Families have get togetheree. s, and there are baseball fields and other sports here. I like it, it is a good park.

Lovely park area for a picnic Large area w restrooms in the…read morearea There's a snack & drink machine in the inside room

Smithville isn't the biggest park in the county but there are plenty of nature trails and a…read morefloating bridge... This bridge actually is floating on a huge lake... If I'm not mistaken it's name is Smithville Lake... They also have a few different parking areas... There are also quite a few historical buildings on site... They do have tours but you should come here in person or check the website...

Such a fun place. It's small but with a lot of character. There's a small bridge next to a curved…read morewaterfall. The fish bridge was clogged. Hope they will clean it. Parking right next to the bridge. On the other side there are picnic tables. Plenty of geese and ducks. It's a very peaceful place.

Big park, nice lake for fishing, there's also a water dam with lots of ducks and fish. Nice for…read morewalking trail and kid friendly as well

Great park! Love that they have 2 playgrounds to get some variety. They have bathrooms that are…read moreusually open which is helpful. Overall a lot of space and a lot to do!

This is a beautiful park and is well kept... This isn't a very big County Park but they do have a…read morefew trails... Their is also a walking bridge that connects to the trails... You will also notice that there's a small pond... The pond isn't tidal so it can be stagnant at times... There are a few standing grills there and a playground for the kids...

Great place to take a walk. It is very serene and the scenery is beautiful. Glad to visit here in…read moreAutumn when the leaves are changing colors.

Clean park nice lake where i saw plenty of people fishing and a few kayaking. Not really a park…read morewith kids jungle gyms but it has plenty of space for social distancing as well during this covid-19 situation.

Good place for hiking with children or bird-watching…read more This park is small with trails that are well-maintained with boardwalks that jut off to offer views of the Rancocas Creek. There also informational signs that offer information on birds, ducks, etc.

Nice little trail for dogs, I have a shy dog who I enjoy taking new places for enrichment that…read morearen't too overwhelming for her and this park is perfect! It's two short loops with cut offs to look at the River and it's super easy. I love how easy to follow the trails are and it's perfect if you don't have hours to devote to going on a nature walk.