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.

My little queens were tired of the same playgrounds. My bro's yelp review and pix impressed us all…read more We parked right in front and my kids (ages 3 and 5) ran to the castle-themed jungle gyms and had fun and freedom for the next 2 hours. There were so many structures that all the children had plenty of personal space. Special features included a roller-based slide, a zip-line, and a rope climb. It's an excellent playground I can add to the rotation. Come out and play! NOTES/TIPS: **Picnic tables, plenty of benches, and 2 porta-potties on-site. **If the main parking lot is full, additional parking is 200 ft. away. **The playground is next to a basketball court, baseball field, and soccer field.

Drove in around 12 noon on a Friday, noticed right away that although there was plenty of parking,…read morethe playground was packed. Benches for eating are at the entrance located close enough to watch your kids playing basketball or on the playground. This playground is neat... truly a castle inspired theme. Great for playing peekaboo with your toddlers with many mazes to get lost in and still be sure your child is safe and can't fall out the sides (too easily). There's also a slide that can be climbed which my son was very intrigued with, once he got to the top he'd jump on the big boy slide and come out the other end, he's 14 months so there's really so much for him to explore. There's also bigger slides for older kids, different monkey bars to climb, kiddie and big kid swings, little castles with benches and tables to picnic in, and plenty of benches surrounding the playground for parents to hang out in. We lived up to our mantra: PLAY HARD NAP HARD! Baby was knocked out as soon as we got in the car so I must say it was a good day. My name is Francis and I approve of this playground. YSA (yelp service announcement) When you come here punch into your GPS this address: 651 Shunkpike Rd. Chatham NJ otherwise you will get lost.

Such an incredible playground! We went here twice with our young boys while visiting my in laws,…read morethey had a blast. Love the structures, it's fully fenced in, and there are tons if chairs on the sides for parents to sit. My kids could stay here all day if we let them. Wish there was a little more shade, but you can find some spots.

Located at the South Mountain Waterfront, the Essex County Regatta Playground is a nautical-themed…read moreplay area for kids and little ones. Nearby are the swan paddle boats, which can be rented. Also, the public bathrooms are near the Regatta Playground, as well as a picnic area and wooden lawn chairs. Note: The picnic area is sometimes reserved for private events/groups, but is otherwise available most of the time.

Great park for 2-5 year old. Bathrooms are on site. Benches and grass area for picnicsread more

This is THE destination for families with young children in Scotch Plains. At first blush, that…read moreseems crazy, as the park is situated directly off of the busy Westfield Road. But, as one of the only fully fenced parks in the neighborhood, it has a fantastic setup to control the chaos that is the toddler phase. The park features a couple sets of swings, a few small areas with interactive pieces for smaller children, and a red merry-go-round that survived the 2023 park renovation. While I wouldn't recommend this park for older kids or those in the upper grades of elementary school, it's a perfect way to kill an afternoon with littler gremlins.

Hidden Park a Stones Throw From the Morristown Station…read more I brought my son here after having lunch near the Morristown Station expecting this to be much smaller based on the original review and photos. To my surprise Jacob Ford Playground has an amazing amount of open space considering the location. Jacob Ford Playground is more of a park that is nestled into a quiet neighborhood than just a playground. It features 1 full basketball court, 1 tennis court, 1 covered picnic area, 1 grass field, 2 integrated play structures, 2 toddler swings, 2 standard swings and an "Impressive" grassy hill at the far end. The basketball and tennis courts are no frills but fully functional. The basketball court is located near the street entrance and is close enough to the covered picnic area that you can watch any games that are going on while enjoying some nice shade. The tennis court is in a far corner which offers a sense of seclusion so you don't need to worry about if people are watching you as you perfect your [enter your dream tennis move here]. Between these courts is the grassy field. This field is big enough for anything you can throw at it. It even has a fence set up for any kind of pitching sport (think baseball or kickball). The play structures appear to be solidly designed for 5-12 year olds. These play structures are very engaging because there are so many different elements to climb, slide, and explore. The toddler swings and standard swings flank opposite sides of the playground so your smaller one(s) should be safe from the bigger one(s). The benches surrounding the playground located closest to the fence tend to be mostly shaded throughout the day. Because of its proximity you can catch the sounds and sights of the Dover Train Line. This can be seen as an added bonus considering so many little ones enjoy trains. I personally found it quite relaxing to hear the train roll by so quietly. If you would like to observe all of these elements at the same time, I would recommend that you check out the top of the "impressive" grassy hill at the far end of the field. Your efforts will be rewarded with shade and a great view of the entire place. There is a Porta Potty located near the entrance but it was locked while I was there. There is no bathroom here otherwise so plan you day accordingly.

This is a nice little playground with a large field behind it. It is inside Jacob Ford Village, set…read moreaway from the busy main road. There's a nice gazebo with picnic tables for lunch or just resting in the shade. Big kid and little kid swings available. There's a fence around most of the playground. Could have been a little cleaner, there was paper and cardboard on the ground when we went.

This community park has what you're looking for in Morris Plains:…read more 5 Baseball Fields 2 Batting Cages 2 Basketball Courts 2 Tennis Courts 1 Playground 1 GATED SANDBOX!!! 1 Covered Picnic Area 1 Drinking Fountain 1 Pond 1 Gazebo 1 Museum 1 Community Center 1 Community Pool (at the end of the road) The playground here is located right across from the parking lot that is centrally located to all of the fields, courts, gazebo, concession stand, community center, and museum. The playground offers slides, a play structure, climbing structures, standard swings, toddler swings, a red carriage, a balance beam, and a GATED SANDBOX that has sand toys for your little ones to play with. Currently this is the only public sandbox that I can think of in Morris Plains so that makes this playground a particularly nice destination for parents of children who love to play in the sand. No restrooms are available here regularly so plan your day accordingly. I believe the concession stand and restrooms are only available for large sporting and/or community events. With everything else here it's hard to complain. Ultimately the overall atmosphere of the park is very relaxing. The fields and courts are well taken care of and the pond is a destination for people who love to fish in the area. I look forward to coming back to experience it again with the family.

This is a really cute park! I do think that it's a great central location for the county and the…read morearea, because it's large enough to host many many events but also it's out of the way so it doesn't really get to a point where the streets are crowded or anything like that. I also really appreciate how much parking it has. It's well kept and a beautiful area. It is pretty hilly at certain points so I can't see it as a recommendation for like walking or running. But overall, I think it's a very nice area especially if you have kids. This is where I lost boarding events are held and a lot of community events as well.

Great place to bring the kids in a summer day. You have the park and splash pad all in one.read more

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.