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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Peekskill, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Peekskill Landing Park and the Riverfront Park are located on the shore of the Peekskill Bay which connects to the Hudson River.
Peekskill ...
Suffern, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Gregory Sikorsky Childrens Park, also known as Lime Kiln Park, is a great local park in Suffern, NY. The park features a gated playground with ...
Monsey, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
Manny Weldler Park, formerly Viola Park, is a popular local park in Monsey, New York.The park’s many features include a playground with a ...
Croton-On-Hudson, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
The gated Senasqua Park located near Croton Landing Park is a great place to visit in addition to Croton Landing Park or while other family ...
West Nyack, NY" width="400" height="250" data-ratio="0.625"/>
By Sarah Einhorn | October 13, 2021 | Outdoor Activities, Free Trips, Haverstraw and Piermont, NY, New City, NY, Nyack, NY, Parks, Playgrounds The more than 70 acre Germonds Park in West Nyack is a great all around park. There is a playground with a separate section for toddlers, ...