West Orange, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
There are playgrounds all over-a dime a dozen. Most are average at best. That is why when we come across an especially interesting and exciting ...
Bloomfield, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Watsessing Park is a 69 acre park in Bloomfield and East Orange. The playground is a large up-to-date fun gated in area with multiple climbing ...
Irvington, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We loved Matthiessen Park. It is a waterfront park on the bank of the Hudson River with a walking path and benches along the shore with a small ...
New York, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were in Manhattan on a mild November day for an appointment. When we were done, we decided to check out Little Island before we returned ...
Stony Point, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | April 4, 2026 | Outdoor Activities, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Historic, Museums, New City, NY, Parks, Scenic Parks I have very fond memories of visiting Stony Point Battlefield as a child. The highlight of our visit was the soldier dressed in the uniform of ...
Brooklyn Heights, NY
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The Brooklyn Bridge Park is tremendous! It begins right near the bottom of The Brooklyn Bridge and continues until Pier 6.
On a recent trip to ...
Spring Valley, NY
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I recently went to check out Kennedy Park after passing by almost daily. I was surprised to see a nice calm oasis of a park right near the ...
West Nyack, NY
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By Sarah Einhorn | June 30, 2025 | Parks, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, Monsey, NY, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Outdoor Activities, Playgrounds I noticed West Nyack Hamlet Playground recently when I was driving on Route 59East just minutes from the Palisades Mall. The park caught my eye ...
Boonton, New Jersey" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We went bowling at Boonton Lanes on a warm fall day. We also wanted to catch some fresh air so we looked for a park in town. Grace Lord Park ...
Cranford, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were looking for a good park to get together with family somewhere between Lakewood, Monsey and Brooklyn. Nomahegan Park was the perfect ...
Brick Township, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Bernard J. Cooke Memorial Park is a fun local park in Brick, New Jersey. It features a new colorful playground with climbing structures with ...
Catskill, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We left in the late afternoon on a long car ride to Canada. We wanted to stop at a park to eat our picnic supper before it got dark. We stopped ...
Tannersville, PA" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were pleasantly surprised to discover Mountain View Park right across from Camelback Mountain located in a shady area between many trees. I ...
 Manalapan Township, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Monmouth Battlefield State Park is the site of one of the largest battles of the American Revolution. The park, set on acres of hilly farmland ...
Nyack, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | May 5, 2024 | Parks, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Outdoor Activities, Playgrounds We were heading down South Franklin Street on our bikes heading to the Mario Cuomo Bridge Pathway. We passed Franklin Street Park and it caught ...
 Spring Lake, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We were heading to the Spring Lake Boardwalk, when the children saw Divine Park and wanted to play at the playground. After we took a walk on ...
Verona NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | April 24, 2024 | Outdoor Activities, Bergen County, NJ, Free Trips, Monsey, NY, Parks, Passaic, NJ, Playgrounds, Scenic Parks I was so excited to see what an amazing park Verona Park is. I visited after one of my readers contacted me and let me know about this gem of a ...
Ithaca, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
There are so many beautiful waterfalls in Ithaca - it was hard for me to decide which to see during my one-day visit. We spent some time at ...
Haines Falls, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We spent a really enjoyable day at North/South Lake. North/South Lake is popular for its campground. There are many hiking trails and two ...
Hillside, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
While browsing through Google Maps looking for a park to visit one afternoon, I was taken by the location of the Riverfront Park and Vincent A. ...
Tannersville, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
After picking up food at the Kosher Grocery in Tannersville, we looked for a park nearby in which to sit and enjoy our meal. Rip Van Winkle ...
Hurleyville, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Whenever we went upstate to visit family in the summer we would gravitate toward Morningside park to go boating. It was always a fun way to ...
Passaic, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
On our way from New York to New Hampshire we were looking for somewhere to stop, stretch our feet and eat a picnic supper. River Road Park in ...
Willington, CT" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
On our way from New York to New Hampshire we were looking for somewhere to stop, stretch our feet and eat a picnic supper. River Road Park in ...
Hastings-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I have a bit of an obsession with waterfront parks along the banks of the Hudson River. I enjoy the many parks offering beautiful views each ...
Beacon, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
I have a bit of an obsession with waterfront parks along the banks of the Hudson River. I enjoy the many parks offering beautiful views each ...
Stony Point, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
While browsing through Google Maps looking for a park to visit one afternoon, I was taken by the location of the Riverfront Park and Vincent A. ...
Trumansburg, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Taughannock Falls, in Taughannock Falls State Park, is one of the magnificent waterfalls located in the Finger Lakes Region by Cayuga Lake near ...
Upper Saddle River, NJ" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Whenever we passed Lions Park over the years, we would notice the alluring playground, fields and creek. However, there were always signs posted ...
Woodbury, CT" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
We recently were in Southbury Connecticut for an event. Before we left the area we asked a local for a good park to visit nearby.
Hollow Park ...