Love this place! The whole playground is gated with only 1 entrance so u can let your kid run free…read moreand guard the entrance as needed. The castle itself is huge but quite cramped inside so it was alot of work following my 2.5 yo kid inside. The castle is targetted for 5yo and up. My toddler enjoyed the spiral slides. The rest of the playground is nice and clean as well. There's free parking available and the castle is a short walk from there. I went there on a Friday afternoon/evening in late august and it wasn't too crowded. I would come back again if I was in the area

2 stars solely for greenspace. My opinion is based on driving an hour to meet friends here for a…read moreplay date. If you live locally it may be worthwhile but the drive for me was such a waste of my time for what this was. Ready? It's a: Big Wooden Castle Yep, that's it, folks. A gigantic version of that swingset-clubhouse combo you bought at Costco only to rot in your backyard because spiders and rain made it so unpleasant for kids that they refuse to use it. It's that creepy clubhouse times 30! It's pretty much a regular playground with most kids swarming the swings and other play features with a few venturing into the old wood play structure. They go in once and don't go back in again. My son was cursed at by older boys who appeared beyond the age guidelines (and I was surprised to see them still interested in a playground). In the myopic darkness of the castle, my son banged his head when inside the dank structure there was suddenly an unmarked (unlit) drastic change in ceiling height. Needless to say this experience was a turn off. Most kids really preferred being out in daylight because the castle felt more like a dungeon. It was fun to see friends and we enjoyed the togetherness of the play date but unless I'm in the area and desperate for a kid distraction, I won't be back.

Ralph Stover State Park and overlook is quite honestly one of my favorite places on this earth…read more We go every year once the squelching summer heat and humidity leave us and the breezy fall days arrive. The overlook provides acres of hiking lands, scenic overlooks and peaceful vistas, There is a lot to see as you wander the park. Hawks dance in the skies over the Tohickon creek. Rock climbers ascend and repel the massive rock formations. Squirrels and chipmunks scurry about. There are paths but not so much paved trails, but it is easy to roam without fear of loosing your bearings. Fences and rails provide safety if children are afoot, but fear not there are plenty of access to areas to climb and explore for avid hikers seeking a challenge.

We were looking for decent hiking fairly close to Malvern and stumbled upon this place online…read more It's really more for rock climbing, but you can go for a nice walk along the ridge too. The views of the gorge into the river at the beginning are really pretty. The trail we took went down to the river too. I'm not sure we followed an actual trail, but we walked around for 1-2 hours. If you're looking for hiking and very scenic views, this probably isn't your place. It's a good place to get outside and get some fresh air though.

A cool Day! A good…read moreday to explore something new. Open parking! A nice park in the country .

Parking in Stockton and running up to this park and back came recommended for a 7 mile run. The…read morepark itself is nothing special if you ask me. There's some open areas, nice views and a bridge to the PA side. I'm at 4 stars is for the bathroom and water fountains. Those are crucial considering how long the Delaware Raritan Canal Trail is, unless you bring your own water or don't mind finding a tree and some leaves in the woods to use as a toilet.

Gorgeous park along the Delaware River and the Delaware & Raritan Canal. There's a canoe launch…read moreand a foot bridge over the river between NJ and PA. There's a little landing you can go to down by the river and dip your feet in. Along with a surprising amount of parking, there is also a nice visitor's station with restrooms that are much less disgusting than the port-a-potties elsewhere along the trail. This is a great place to start a journey along the river and/or canal!

This is a lovely park to take a walk in. There are different paths depending on how much time you…read morewish to spend exercising. Its nice to see the wonderful home but nearby is the spring and waterfall. Absolutely peaceful to see it all. (The spring water that flows at the rate of 2,000 gallons per minute was used to power mills along the Aquetong Creek.) Walking through the woods and seeing the amazing forrest and nature. All the colors . It did not require strenuous effort. There were a few benches there is you wanted a moment to rest.

This easy, scenic walk is ideal for anyone wanting to get outdoors without a major time commitment…read more I followed the Hidden Springs Trail to the Old Lakebed Loop, then swung over to the Overlook Spur. Next, I took the Wetland Meadow Ramble until I reached the double bridge and enjoyed views of the stream. The entire hike took less than an hour, making it a quick adventure. Can't wait to return, probably in the Fall, to experience the spring and the ruins.

Another delightful event in this sweet park!…read more Today was the pet parade! Very well organized! There were some vendor booths (Dog book author, professional Halloween themed dog Photo Booth , dog themed goods & baked goods for humans too. The fundraising event for the pet charity ANIMAL ALLIANCE. The money raised goes for pet care. Everything went smooth! What fun to see all the neighbors in good cheer. Lots of chuckles and sassy puppy pageantry. What a hoot!

We are so lucky to live right near Lake Galena and Peace Valley park…read more It's the perfect spot for picnics, kayaking, running/jogging/walking and exploring nature. We love and support our local parks.

Peace Valley Park has the proper name...very peaceful. It can get crowded on the weekend. I went…read moretoday, Wednesday to connect with beautiful nature. Plenty of fall colors. Walking/biking path over 6 miles. 10k race run here now and then. Boating, canoeing and fishing. Bathrooms on each side of the large beautiful lake. Family picnic areas. Several parking areas. Excellent time to visit. Enjoy nature!

What huge grounds! I'm attending an Art Festival…read more Lots of staff to guide you through parking. Lots of loos. Food booths and a wonderful oldies band. Great shopping . Oodles of crafts, pottery, stained glass, antiques & a piggy painting booth ($10 and a piggy creates a masterpiece-its for animal charities) I'd come back here ! Beautiful

My first review by campfire light…read more I came along with my boy scout son for a weekend at Tinicum Park in Erwinna, Pennsylvania, just across the Delaware River from Frenchtown, New Jersey. It is not a big park, but has a simple camp facility in an Ash grove a few hundred yards from the water. I remember campout food as being oddly delicious, even with the extra grit and rustic outdoor kitchen, but these days with lightweight stoves and propane flex lines, the campfire is just for night stories. Cooking is much easier, if somewhat less rewarding. Still, I don't think I'll ever get accustomed to deep fried Oreos. The Chicken Tenders and Penne with Ragu were decent after a hike into Frenchtown, and several hours of scout skill training, football, and boys being boys. I even found about 90 minutes to break away and return for R & R at the National Hotel and The Bridge Café while the boys were off on another adventure. Those reviews to follow. Tinicum may not be the first place you think of when considering an upriver jaunt, but if you are into a night or two of roughing it (with a run to Ftown for cocktail and lunch overlooking the river) than it might be the perfect spot to make magic happen.

We used to setup hammocks and have cookouts before all the emerald ash borers came and they had to…read moretake down the trees. It was great to have a little cookout.

Stunning views of Lake Nockamixon!! I came here to connect…read morewith my home away from home which is good ole mother nature! I decided to participate in a 3 mile moonlit hike which was hosted by our lovely park ranger Rachel. Lake Nockamixon is a large park with multiple hiking trails. Our partucular trail was paved with color poles to let us know we were on the right path. Throughout our walk we were able to gaze in the sky and see the stars and other constellations. There's also benches and two spacious parking lots. Lake Nockamixon also is a great relaxing place to go fishing and moon gazing! I look forward to returning!

This is a beautiful spot along the Delaware River in Hunterdon County. There is free parking and…read morerestrooms on site. There is direct access to the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail. You can walk, run or bicycle along the canal in either direction. Head south and Stockton is right there or head a little further into Lambertville. You can cross the bridge into New Hope or continue south along the canal. If you are feeling very energetic you can head north to Bull's Island. For the hard core cyclist you can go all the way to Frenchtown. Just remember, wherever you bike or walk to, you have to turn around and go all the way back!

We parked at Prallsville Mill and took the trail along the road and then along Wickecheoke Creek…read more The walk was peaceful and the birdwatching was great.