The Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse is what attracted me to the park. Once I got there, I was pleasantly surprised. In addition to the lighthouse, which is only open about every two Sundays in the spring and summer, there is an 18 acre park on the...
We wanted to soak up some sun during a rare warm day this spring. Rye Beach is not far from us and I decided to visit. During the summertime I had seen that it was very full but before the season I reasoned it...
Whenever I am in Teaneck and pass the park, I so much want to stop. The 40 acre park within the city catches the attention of everyone that passes. This park is huge! There are courts for just about every type of ball you can...
After a friend recommended the playground, I tried finding it on my navigation. For some reason, it did not come up. Although it is a public playground, it is owned by the school district and is technically part of the school across the street....
We finally got one warm spring day so I decided to head to a beach park. I just couldn’t wait to embrace the outdoors. I looked up a park that is not too far but by the water. I came across Byram Beach Park. ...
The Battery (formerly known as Battery Park) is a beautiful waterfront park on the Southern tip of Manhattan with gardens and paths and a playground. The Battery is adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. It features the amazing Seaglass Carousel and the ferries to...
Fort Lee Historic Park is rich in American History. It is a 33 acres park atop the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River. The park is situated in very close proximity to the George Washington Bridge. The park houses a reconstructed War encampment from the Revolutionary...
The Saddle River County Park is a 577 acre park which consists of five separate parks, with bike paths, streams and tributaries connecting them. Each of the parks, aside for the Fairlawn Park, has a playground. Some have ponds and picnic areas. So far I’ve...
Borough Park has a great mixture of nature and playground activities for children. There are three different enclosed play areas with a plethora of activities to keep children busy for an extended period of time. There is one playground geared specifically to toddlers so they...
We finally went back to the Walkway over the Hudson this past Chol Hamoed Pesach after hearing from many people how much they’ve enjoyed. I went back reluctantly since I did not especially enjoy my first visit in October, 2010 (shortly after it opened). What I...