One of my favorite parks in the area. I love tamaques because it has a great walk way where people…read morecan walk, run, ride their bikes, rollerblade etc. The park also has a tennis court, basketball hoops, a soccer field, and baseball field. I like to come in the afternoons to walk, but it definitely gets crowded around 3:30 so I would recommend coming early if you want to get your morning jog in.

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.

Beautiful park with kids playgrounds, a nice lake, and we'll paved trails. You can get a nice…read morelittle hike in, go fishing, and take your kids to the playground in the same visit. This park has the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen in a park. There's also free Wi-Fi in this park. Legendary stuff. I've been to hundreds of parks and never saw free Wi-Fi offered. This is now my favorite park.

Located in Mountainside, New Jersey, this park is long and thin along with the three lakes it…read morereally encompasses, with a single road that follows and winds its way through the park alongside the three, long thin lakes. There are areas for lake paddle boating and a dog run, park areas to enjoy as grassy or snow covered depending on the season, and some parking, and there a few public bathrooms. It is just off the busy Route 22, on the eastbound side. Saw a few folks fishing, and some of the bikers slowly winding their way through the park. Not a bad local park to enjoy a nice day out.

Started to appreciate having a park in my home town during the pandemic…read more Loved exploring the walking trails through out the seasons. Amazing sunsets and sunrises. There's archery, sport complex, historic farm, picnic area with tables.

So many wild looking trees here, check out the pics. There is building from the early 1700s and…read moresome easy trails to walk. It's a nice break from the rest of Jersey.

Lovely park to enjoy a stroll. There's the Westfield…read moreButterfly art installation. Currently, celebrating the Addams Fest with a replica of the Addam's Family house. Enjoyable all year long! Parking available. Near downtown where you can shop and eat!

Beautiful park that's great for walking, having a meal or just enjoying the water!! There's a lot…read moreof paths, trees, benches and a playground! Seems like a great place to be outdoors or hanging out with others!

I'm a Plainfield native so I have seen the transformation that cedar brook park has gone through…read moreand I can honestly say it has been for the better. They have a whole new turf football field for the youth, new basketball courts, and a renovated jungle gym! With the addition of new seating areas for cookouts and family activities, it has become a great location for gatherings and fun.

Our dog loved this place. We came late on a weekday and it was very empty. But he still had a lot…read moreof fun. It is really big, consisting of both a small and large dog section. We did like the water stations as well as the poop bags. It was also helpful to have parking right by. My only complaint was that when we left his legs were FILTHY. I was surprised because the park didn't seem muddy. So be sure to bring some wipes and be prepared to give your dog a bath after.

My dog LOVES to come here…read more Sooo much space. There is a large area for large dogs and also one for small dogs I've never had any problems with other dogs or pet owners . Everyone is pretty nice. I have yet to encounter an aggressive dog . Water station and garbage bags located in park .

Chris was absolutely amazing throughout the entire event. He was constantly checking in to see if…read morewe needed anything and made sure the water, soda, and juices were always refilled on time. He also served the pizza and cake with a pleasant smile and great attitude. We truly enjoyed our experience here and would highly recommend this place to anyone. We hosted our daughter's 6-year-old birthday party, and all the kids had an incredible time. Honestly, they didn't even want to leave at the end of the day--they wanted to stay longer! Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

The kids had school off so I looked around for things to do so they weren't stuck at home. I saw…read morethis place and went for it! I did do some research first, luckily, but also... they aren't that much of a stickler for certain rules. Do remember to sign the waiver online ahead of time. It'll save you time - especially if there's a line. Also: don't forget socks or you'll have to pay for a pair of theirs. Seeing as school was out, I made sure to get there as soon as it opened. As it was, I got there 10 minutes before they opened... and I was not the only parent who decided to do that. There were already 4 other cars parked and waiting. Doors were open a little before opening time but no matter the amount of people in the waiting area, the lady would not begin checking people in until opening time. It lead to a lot of awkward eye contact where she started puttering uselessly about until it was 10 am. My family was clearly new because others knew what to do. You get a bucket/basket and put your shoes/jacket in first. There are no shoes allowed inside the play area. You can bring your own bag/backpack in but - supposedly - you cannot eat outside food inside unless it's food you purchased from them (they offer snacks along the junk food vein, beverages, and I spotted cotton candy). You can eat it in the waiting area or leave for meals. You can return anytime as long as you show the receipt, which I thought wasn't too bad (it's about $22.50 per kid and 2 adults free per kid). They also sell a "stamp card" of 10 plays that was a pretty good deal compared to the $22 each time per kid, but since I wasn't sure how it would go, I didn't want to commit quite yet. I did opt for a play card... they have games, claw machines (play until you win), and cars there that use it. First off: there are loads of tables. A huge amount. I unfortunately didn't take pictures that didn't include my kids, so maybe next time. The place quickly filled up to the point where I thought it was getting to too many kids and the tables still weren't half full. There's a huge play area in the back as well as a toddler/baby section towards the front. My kids, ages 8 and 4, had an absolute blast there. They both stayed in the back. My youngest did think some parts of it were scary and depending on the other kids... just hope they aren't too rowdy or the younger ones may not like it as much. We ended up staying for almost 3 hours, which impressed me. Some notes: - Service is SLOW. There was only one person working there for at least an hour until I finally saw another employee, who mainly focused on making sure the kids were following the rules. - I saw another parent pull out a bag of chips and munch on them within 5 minutes of claiming her table. - The place actually appeared clean. I wouldn't bet on someone coming in a swabbing everything to put under a microscope, but at least it looked clean. Definitely wash your hands before eating regardless. - Based on this visit, I can see it easily getting overly crowded ... especially if there was a party going on. There was no birthday party on the day we went. I do not know if they will control the amount of people entering but I doubt it. Not if they don't already have timed entrances in place. I actually think I would return again but only if we can do it as soon as they open. We don't like crowds. My eldest loved it. My youngest enjoyed it a lot but some might be better for him in a year or so (there are some areas he refused to explore in the back play area) before he's completely okay with everything. They enjoyed the games on the side as well! Perfect to get all their energy out for an entire day, if you end up making it back the same day before they close.