Lewis Morris Park located on the outskirts of Morristown, NJ is a 2,196 acre park, named after the…read morefirst Governor of New Jersy, Lewis Morris. It is adjacent to Jockey Hollow National Park where you can find a museum, visitor center, and encampment reconstruction of the baracks the Revolutionary War fighters used in the winter of 1780. Lewis Morris Park has a dog park which Oatie loves, baseball and softball diamonds, picnic and BBQ pits, a newly constructed children's playground area, a mountain bike trail and 22.1 miles of hiking trails. Additionally there are fishing and equestrian opportunities. After hours of hiking you can take a dip in Sunrise Lake. Download a trail map online. Admission to the park is free. Sunrise Lake is closed Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday-Friday it is open 12pm-4:30. Admission is $9 adults and children & seniors $7. On the weekends the hours are 11am-6pm. Admission is $13 adults and $11 for children & seniors. Discounts can be found online. The small lake has a Wibit (inflatable obstacle) and a Zoom Floom (water slide) and paddle boats which can keep the kids entertained.

Reviewing Sunrise Lake in this park…read more A gorgeous little piece of paradise to go to that is close to where I live. Cost the same price as some beaches so it's affordable. Came across it when I was googling swimming in parsippany area. Found so many expensive member only places but then this one sealed the deal. They sand, paddle boats, kayaks, slides, and a little obstacle course for kids in the middle of the lake. Life guards on duty, beach volleyball court, barbecue grills, tent, picnic tables, and life jackets. A lot of things and you only pay $7 on weekends. I've came twice both times were on a Sunday. Not over packed were you feel there are people laying right on top of you. More kids and families come after 1pm. So if you are looking for some relaxation come early. The earlier you come the better. Beach is clean, sand is a bit tough because it has rocks mixed in, water is so refreshing. The bottom of the water has seaweed. Food and drinks are allowed and I'm sure no alcohol. Nice place for a party. Definitely going to be my spot for the summer.

This small gem of a park is perfect for a dog walk, observing birds and turtles from the dock, or…read morejust a quiet lunch on a bench by the dam. I've seen people fishing but have no idea what they catch! The path goes all the way around the pond, perfectly smooth and level, ok for someone in a wheelchair. There's no parking lot, but you can leave a car on the street without much trouble. You can also enter the park from Overlook Road. Very occasionally in winter the pond freezes and you can ice skate here!

Foote's pond is a pretty and quiet little pong located in morristown. There are nice trails to walk…read moreon and always little dicks swimming in the water. This pong is nice for a dog walk or stroll around. You can listen to nature and even relax on a bench around the water. I have fond memories of visiting the pong as a child when I attended the elementary school located next to the pong. There was also a small dock where we used to feed the ducks. Definitely check it out and enjoy some of the simpler things!

Amazing spot. 1)…read moreThere is a nice fountain and lake, which is great to walk around. 2) The park is nice and clean. 3) The park is next to Whole Foods.

Really nice town pool that accepts members from other towns at a reasonable price. Pool management…read moredoes a good job at keeping order. There is a limited number of pool chairs scattered around. Plenty of parking close by. There is also plenty of room to set your own chairs, including in the shade if that's what you want. The complex includes a diving pool and a couple or kiddie pools. Lifeguards are always on duty. Haven't tried the snack bar but at least they have one.

Great path with a combination of paved and gravel paths to accommodate all needs for bikers l,…read morewalkers and runners. It's a very well maintained path with street markings and mileage on most intersections. Along the path there's benches to enjoy the outdoors, along with restrooms and ball fields. Plenty of parking!

For what it's worth, this review specifically pertains to a rainy winter hike - I can't comment on…read moremost of the park amenities near the playgrounds, playing fields, etc. And I'm also willing to acknowledge that I likely would have felt more favorably disposed toward this park if we had been there in better weather that didn't give off massive Pacific NW vibes. The dreary conditions were not the park's fault. Loantaka was the site of the annual first of the year hike with a group of noble chums. Interestingly, there was a rival "official" hike being held at the same time by the Boy Scouts of America - their social media announcements (complete with map) ahead of time were very helpful in locating a decent parking area for my compatriots. I don't think I have the ability on Yelp to review the BSA, but their scoutmaster was a gem and several of my chums purchased commemorative pins for the event at their little kiosk. Also, my dad was an Eagle Scout and can start a bonfire in about 30 seconds, so that's something. For the purposes of our adventure, we ended up walking 3.13 miles (assuming an Apple watch was correct, which I'm always dubious about), an out-and-back from the parking lot off Loantaka Way to Kitchell Lake just across the aptly named Kitchell Road. The parking lot was easy to access with plenty of spaces, though it was a bit more crowded by the time we were done. It was very pleasing to see several port-a-potties nearby, and I can report from firsthand experience that they were relatively clean, though the toilet seat in mine was wet and required my first squatting situation of 2022. I could breathe comfortably though, so I think you take that compromise if you can get it. The trails are very well maintained - we were exclusively on paved ones, though it looked like there were a few dirt paths that went off them as well, all of which looked tidy and drama-free. That said, it would have been nice if there were more markers/signage giving us a better idea of where we were. It would be difficult to get authentically lost in this area (I imagine it would take roughly 15 minutes to accidentally stumble across a county highway), but it would have been helpful for our orientation. This year's hike featured an Honorary Young Pup of 6, who was able to handle the adventure with aplomb (and enjoyed spotting the metal tags on the trees). There were also many pooches on the premises, and virtually all seemed to be doodle mixes of some sort - very little variety in this area of Jersey, apparently. If you're looking for decent photo ops, this is not where I'd go; this is a park that I'd use exclusively for very mild cardio/fresh air. There are a few streams on the journey, but nothing to write home about. The pond was pleasant enough, with abundant waterfowl in the distance, but it's hard to get whipped up about scenery that looks like it's straight out of Taylor Swift's Folklore album photo shoot.

Family friendly. Has a basketball court. Volleyball court. Baseball field and a Playground. Parking…read morelimited. See image and video for reference.

Had a brief play date meet up for our 15/16 month olds and we thought it was a great park! Saw some…read morepeople playing tennis across the way. It was in a safe location away from the busyness of the downtown of Morristown. It has plenty of parking spots. There were wooden tables and benches under a shaded pergola to have a snack. Ample spots all around to set up a picnic. I prefer a padded mat for the playground for littles but the wood chips were fine and didn't interfere from our littles having a blast running around!

This is a great neighborhood park. My daughter loves it!…read more It's nice and open without much trees or shade around, which makes this the perfect park for a chilly yet sunny day. The playground area is large with lots of various slide / tunnel / swing / climbing wall options. My daughter is 1.5 and there is plenty for her to do. In addition to a playground there is also a large basketball court, soccer field and a gazebo. There are always a ton of organized sports going on, especially during the weekends. Parking and benches are plentiful. Simons Park doesn't get as crowded as Central Park, but also has a bit more to do than Watnong Park. Because of that it's usually my go-to, and is the perfect way to get fresh air with my mini.

Simons Memorial Park has lots to offer the community of Morris Plains:…read more 1 small gated AstroTurf field 1 full Basketball Court 1 playground for 2-5 year olds 1 playground for 5-12 year olds 1 Gazebo 1 Concession stand for larger events (not always open) Fields for outdoor sports Restrooms for larger events (not always available) The playground located here is great as it has 2 play areas for larger kids (5-12 year olds) or smaller kids (2-5 year olds). There are both regular swings, toddler swings, and a see-saw in addition to the play structures. You can keep an eye on your little ones from one of several benches in or around the playground. If you would like to watch like a pro in the shade you can keep an eye on them from the gazebo that is located right next to the playground. The ground cover is made of recycled tires to protect your little ones from little falls. The trees next to this playground provide shade later in the afternoon so plan your sun exposure accordingly. There is a water fountain here between the basketball court and playground that is available seasonally. There is currently (end of Spring 2016) a blue porta-potty near the entrance to the parking lot near the corner of Hillview Ave and Mountain Way. The bathrooms attached to the concession stand are typically not available unless there is a large sporting or community event going on so plan your intake and output needs accordingly.

This is a really incredible playground and one of our favorites in the area. The playground itself…read morehas several areas for different age groups, and plenty of options from swings and slides to rides and ramps to climbing apparatus and interactive toys. The 2-5 area has a soft rubber ground on hike older areas are predominantly mulch. The area also offers soccer fields and basketball courts along with several areas for parties and gatherings. The only negative is that it can get very crowded at times. Otherwise it is a perfect setting for your family outing.

So basically they have slides, a dope ass jungle gym, a tire swing, it's actually a sick park,…read more there's a lot to do! At first I was writing this review just to get my tenth check in review combo but half way thru I reliEd that it's a dope park !

An amazing park we stumbled across when trying to find a playground for our child…read more This playground has 2 adjacent gated playgrounds, a gazebo, a drinking fountain, shaded seating, and a Porta Potty to serve small and big kids alike. The 2-5 year olds Toddler playground has rubber mats on the ground to protect your little ones from little falls. 1 play structure, 5 Rocking features, and 2 Toddler swings are available. The Motorcycle rocking feature with the side car, the giraffe bench, and the shaded bench in the play structure are pretty awesome and adorabeezle. The 5-12 year olds playground has wood chip ground cover. It is a combination of older plastic, rope, and wood structures that should keep your kids climbing and sliding in very original ways. They are even very fun for those who are kids at heart. 1 large play structure, 1 climbing wall, 1 see saw table, 2 standard swings, and a tire swing are available. A few of the really original structures in the 5-12 year olds playground are the gondola at the back and the yellow sliding "rings" in the front of the play structure. The gondola can be moved between two platforms by turning the crank. The yellow sliding "rings" can be used by holding onto 1 yellow "ring" on each of 2 tracks that are next to each other. Then you need to alternate balancing your weight on one "ring" while sliding the other one forward. (Imagine trying to peddle with your hands in the air.) It's tons of fun and probably a pretty good upper body and core workout. The drinking fountain is located near the entrance of the 5-12 year olds playground. A Porta Potty is located to the left side of the playgrounds for your convenience. The Bee Meadow Pool and football field are just across the parking lot which has lots of parking.