A blast from the past, this is the most unique children's play place in South Jersey in terms of…read morehistory & sheer longevity. Open just 3 days a week for 6 weeks in the summer, it's completely free for kids 12 and under only. (8 and under on Tuesdays). It used to be a sanitarium & still serves as a place for kids to play, relax and eat free soup at noon. Seriously. It's been open for basically ever & is kind of a local secret. Unless you are a carousel expert, then you would know about their famous Ferrari carousel that is still operating and worth a trip just to experience alone. Look up the history online for an interesting story. The grounds are large enough for some soccer games etc. & I saw what looks like a volleyball court there too. There are old trees scattered around, so you can set yourself up with a blanket & camp chairs in the shade if you'd like. Or there are 3 large pavilions and multitudes of picnic tables all over the place. I also saw people with coolers of their own food. A huge slide, swimming and wading pools, free lunch at noon, plus snacks at 10 & 2, a playground, tons of swing sets and even old-school wooden see-saws = happy kids. http://southjerseyexplorer.com/2013/05/06/soupy-island-revisited/

I originally did not have a problem with Soupy Island at all...thought it was great...until last…read moreweek my daughter was approached and asked how old she was. She just turned 13 and was with her summer camp. She was told she cannot come back due to her age. Now what is she supposed to do next week when her summer camp goes back? If she was a problem I could understand but she's a good kid and now will have to stay home with nothing to do because I will be at work. I get that they don't want a bunch of teenagers hanging out...whatever...but she's with a summer camp being supervised. And to approach my child and make her feel horrible and tell her she can't come back....seriously? She was very upset.

This should not be listed. It's never open, too expensive to get in, cheap amusement ride and not…read morefun at all. A waste of money.

From skating to the corn maze, everything was wonderful. The staff is really helpful and kind. We…read morewill keep coming during all the seasons!

An amazing hidden gem that is worth looking for…read more This playground is beautiful, well maintained, and safe for kids of any age. It's quite large, too, so even on a busy day there is plenty of room for everyone. There's not much else to say; look at the pictures and dare yourself to not be a little jealous of anyone who's still young (at heart) enough to go here and play!

A fun adventure for your littles. My grandbabies had a blast. I think it could use a little touch…read moreup, but the girls loved playing and climbing. The sand box was a nice touch.

I really should just have a fast pass for this place. My children love it. I like it. It's easy in,…read moreeasy out. They have lockers for charge; Clean restrooms; additional activities including laser tag, rock wall climb; Arcade games; and recently saw some bowling or duck pin. My favorite is the basketball court for the jumpers. There is an age minimum requirement. My super star 5 year old will just have to wait a few years! I've gone to parties here and also had a party here. The pizza is good. The seamlessness of scheduling, equipping, set up and break down is great. My only issue is that it is quick. And they will get you out. They have another party coming in. So that felt a little rushed. But all in all good. I've jumped, helped my kids jump , it's a pretty chill place except every once in a while the workers tend to harp on every single rule without exception. Even when you can't help it. I like it here and will continue to come through.

I recently attended a six year old's birthday party. When you first walk in, it's very loud and…read morehectic, which is expected for a trampoline park but can feel a bit overwhelming. They offer finger foods like pizza, wings, and mozzarella sticks. You can have a party in their party rooms. The party rooms are time limited (about two hours or less), and while the staff isn't rude, they do come in frequently to remind you how much time is left. It makes the transition feel a little rushed. Once your time is up, you're kindly moved out. There is seating outside the party rooms, but there aren't enough tables to comfortably accommodate everyone. They do have lockers for your belongings, a small arcade area, and separate trampoline sections based on age, which is a big plus for safety. The food was average at best. The pizza wasn't great, and the mozzarella sticks were just okay like pre- frozen. Another downside is the parking lot. The plaza also has a Chuck E. Cheese, a nail spa, and an Olive Garden, so parking can be pretty chaotic especially on weekends when birthday parties are happening everywhere. Overall, it's fine if you just want to bring kids to jump and burn energy. Personally, I wouldn't choose it as a party venue because the time feels limited and rushed. Would I attend another party there? Probably. But once the two hours are up, I'm heading out.

In the heart of Abington, and about a hundred yards away from the Roslyn train station, you can…read morefind Briar Bush, a hidden nature preserve tucked away on Edge Hill road. With scenic walking trails, an outdoor classroom, day camps and a small indoor animal habitat, Briar Bush is a great spot for small children, couples on a date, or anyone looking for a brief respite from the urgency of the modern world. With free admission for locals and a small fee for out-of-towners, the preserve is accessible to all patrons provided that they are able to walk down some wooded trails that circle through the admittedly short walking routes. The centerpiece of the trails is a picturesque, secluded pond with benches for sitting and an interactive sign with information on the local fauna and flora. The indoor animal habitat has a small gift shop, pamphlets on upcoming events and information on other parks in the area, and several interesting animals such as a blind possum named Odin, a bearded lizard named Karl, and several other unique turtles and reptiles. All of Briar Bush can be walked through in an hour or so, but the low admission, interactive nature events and scenic walking trails will have you wanting to return again soon.

Staff are very informative when it comes to presentations but the facility is not very well…read moremaintained in some places because multiple trees have poison ivy on them. I know what poison ivy looks like, and when it's in hairy vine form, it can choke a tree and kill it. There was a wildlife sanctuary in the neighborhood that I grew up in as a child, and many of the trees almost died because they were being choked by poison ivy. Hairy vine, no friend of mine. But, on a more positive note, they have some animals that you can pet (when they are being presented by a lecturer), including rabbits, rats, and snakes, plus a turtle. In fact, now, as I am typing this, I remember coming here as a kid with school and Cub Scouts and my family as well, and I remember Boo the Rat (R.I.P!) and I remember a turtle who came to Briar Bush after being fed dog food by its owner. Eww. Bottom line, presentation is everything. One thing that I personally don't mind but that wildlife and some other visitors are probably irritated by is the fact that SEPTA's Warminster Line runs behind Briar Bush with a train going by every so often.

Great spot to occupy a small horde of elementary & MS kiddos during summer break. The price is so…read morereasonable (like 7 bucks a person) for 2 rounds of mini golf. Kids loved the water features & I appreciated the benches at the midpoint between the two linked courses. For the price, it's pretty nice!

This is only for the driving range, but since this place is 75% driving range, I imagine you'd get…read morea pretty good feel for it as a whole based on this review. (To be fair, they have mini golf, which was closed when I was there today, and ALLEGEDLY an indoor simulator, but when I called to inquire, they never picked up the phone and never called back.) Went there to hit a large bucket of balls today, along with every other single person in Deptford; or so it seemed. Large bucket is $13 and is about 100 balls, so the price isn't bad, even though everything else was. First, the mats are beat to shit. They are grooved, indented and just crappy. There are no tees. I even went to the shop to ask, and was told, "nah...we don't have any." So, you just have to hope to luck up and find an empty mat with a tee on it. I had to move from the upper deck to the lower, outside level to find a mat with a reasonable tee, as everything else was taken or without a tee. As bad as the mats are, the balls are 10x worse. I went to Ginos Driving Range in Mantua, and I thought THOSE balls were bad. The balls here are abysmal. Scuffed, cracked, bald; a mixture of range balls and found top flights, etc. Just terrible. (See the pics.) The range is a muddy mess with an old rusted out plane sitting on it. I guess to give duffers something to make noise at. No yard markers or anything constructive. AND, something I found weird/dangerous, is the the range kind of horseshoes, with people on the "sides" hitting off the actual grass, almost BACK INTO THE OTHER RANGE MATS. The grass crowd was basically perpendicular to the other hitters, AND to the LEFT, so a slice from them would send the balls straight at the people on the range. I didn't have that occur to me today, but a ball DID come passing behind us from the other direction. (No idea how....) There aren't many ranges in the area, and this one is maybe barely better than Ginos, balls not withstanding, but I'll still be in no rush to get back here.

Love this place! Wish it was bigger though…read more.. Staff cleans it 2x a day, and it feels pretty clean. I wish they did a better job of keeping older kids out of there, there is a height limit! And big kids plow through 3 year Olds like nothing! My wife says they have items that change put every so often, but when I was there the had 2 slides a hot air balloon slide and a climbing thing. Super soft so kids don't get hurt. All great for kids 5/6 and under. Please don't eat inside of here... and keep an eye on your kids in here. Please. It's a great place to unwind for adults as kids run around like crazy! It's free and it's usually pretty crowded! Good luck with finding a seat inside lol!

Riverwinds has lots to offer but me and my husband with friends and sometimes family go to their…read moreoutside summer concerts. They have top-tier cover bands food trucks all you need to do is bring a chair and beverages. It's free and vibes are awesome! We have seen the FM band, Don't Call Me Francis and a few others. It's outside in a natural made amphitheater on the river! Awesome!!!

I do love the Riverwinds community center it is a great place for families,sports music walking…read morenice gym. The pool area is a great idea but there would be more people swimming if it LOOKED CLEANER. I know they have drained the pool a few times for maintenance but they need to take advantage of that and clean the sides and bottom of pool. I saw kids cleaning sides of pool and that was on bring your kid to work day. I wanted a scraper to clean the pool sides or bring my own.clean or paint bottom of pool when maintenance is being done. Seems like no one in management cares. and it's obvious it needs to be brought back to life. I still go in pool using water shoes. And cringe

****Wintertime Only Review****…read more We heard this park was a great place to sled in the area, so when we got enough snow this year to partake, we pulled out the sleds and headed on down. Gotta say; they were right. While the park WAS a bit crowded, there was still enough room for everyone to get a "lane" to sled. I particularly liked how there was a big hill, for the teens and more adventurous types, and then a smaller, but still useful hill for the little ones. (Also, if you came in basically sideways, where the entry way to the park is, it was basically a medium sized hill.) There is a playground and tons of open space, and even though it was PACKED, there was a lot of room for parking. Signage was a little off, as there is a "bridge" in the parking lot, and someone literally drove their car off of it in the snow, because it wasn't marked. *shoulder shrug* I'm nitpicking at this point. I'm sure this park is just as nice in the nice weather, and it's definitely our first stop for sledding if an when it snows again.

This is great playground for the younger set. It has swings for babies & bigger kids. There are…read morealso 2 different size playsets for toddlers & older kids. Adjacent are basketball courts & multiple basketball hoops for practising shots etc. Also on the grounds are tennis courts and what I believe is a sand volleyball/horse shoe court area. They have a pavilion for parties and restrooms on-site. A long looping trail is used for leisurely family walks and more serious joggers alike. Ample parking and close proximity to Dippy's ice cream stand on route 45 make this park worth the extra miles in our book.

My eight-year-old son and I are no strangers to miniature golf. He's obsessed with it, and we have…read moreprobably played at every course in South Jersey. This is one of those old timey roadside attractions that used to be prevalent along places like route 70, route 73 and the like. Most of them have been abandoned or torn down over the years, but this one has stood the test of time. We stopped by yesterday for Father's Day. It was incredibly crowded so that it took us over an hour for just the two of us to finish, but we didn't mind because it was a gorgeous day and everyone was in a good mood. The course is perfect. It's small, but it is well-maintained for its age, and there is plenty of variety through the different holes with fun obstacles. I can definitely recommend this place for mini golf aficionados like us, and we will be back!

A fun time for my kids and grandkids. Price is reasonable, but be mindful they only take CASH!! No…read morecredit cards. They do have an ATM onsite. The course if fun and quite amusing with their funny sayings and layout. Once done, be sure to get some ice cream or ices. Very good and folks there are very friendly.