There are mushrooms to bounce on, small slides, bridges, and even a splash pad in the summer. This massive park is truly a boredom-buster, complete with a mini-train ride, carousel, pony rides, and the charming Bergen County Zoo. Little ones love the musical play area and bouncing and balancing on a trail of tree stumps and mushrooms. If the pirate ship is too intimidating, there's also a smaller toddler slide and climbing structure nearby, complete with a telescope. One side of the ship has larger slides and a higher rock wall for older kids. South Mountain Recreation Complex – West OrangeĪhoy, mateys! Regatta Playground features an enormous pirate ship, and toddlers will love peeking through the portholes, slipping down the slides, running over the bridges, climbing short ladders, and scaling a small rock-climbing wall.

The pirate-themed playground at South Mountain is an all-ages crowd pleaser! Photo by Rose Gordon Sala RELATED: New Jersey Playgrounds Cool Enough for Big Kids Try the suspension bridge, crawl over a whale, or pretend to sail a ship.

There are two structures with some unique features for sliding, climbing, and balancing. Your little ones definitely won't be bored at the toddler playground near Lot 7 in Liberty State Park. A slightly larger structure has a climbing wall with large footholds instead of rocks, a short ladder, a swinging bridge, and side-by-side slides for buddies. This whimsical park has a slide for kids under 5, and even a platform swing that accommodates wheelchairs, strollers, and assistive devices. Whether you want to soar on a butterfly, ride on a turtle, or enjoy snack time on a mushroom, Brookdale has plenty of options for little ones (some under a built-in sunshade!). The playground at Brookdale Park has plenty of climbing and swinging options for tots. RELATED: Worth the Drive: 12 Destination Playgrounds in New Jersey If this area is too overwhelming, a separate toddler climbing area and swings (including bucket and backed styles) are right next to the barn. Ramps and a small staircase lead to the slides on one side (with more challenging climbing features on the other side for older kids). There's a giant cow and pig to climb on and a huge play structure that looks like a barn. This farm-themed playground in Cedar Grove Park is a blast for little kids.

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