A small newly updated playground (Spring 2016) with plenty of shade. Consider this a go to…read morelocation on hot and sunny days. The smaller size and limited parking usually keeps the number of kids playing here at any time pretty small. The .9 mile hike starting in the parking lot has been traveled by our 3 year old, but be aware that there are lots of rocks that could be an issue for kids still working on their balance. At this age hand holding would be advised. A gazebo, basketball court, and sand volleyball court are also next to this playground. Would rank this a 5 star playground for kids if there were a fountain and a bathroom at this location. So bring plenty of drinks and take care of potty needs before you arrive.

Small playground with 1 tennis court and 1 basketball court. There is a nice walking trail in the…read morewoods there which it the best upside of the park .

This is a great neighborhood park. My daughter loves it!…read more It's nice and open without much trees or shade around, which makes this the perfect park for a chilly yet sunny day. The playground area is large with lots of various slide / tunnel / swing / climbing wall options. My daughter is 1.5 and there is plenty for her to do. In addition to a playground there is also a large basketball court, soccer field and a gazebo. There are always a ton of organized sports going on, especially during the weekends. Parking and benches are plentiful. Simons Park doesn't get as crowded as Central Park, but also has a bit more to do than Watnong Park. Because of that it's usually my go-to, and is the perfect way to get fresh air with my mini.

Simons Memorial Park has lots to offer the community of Morris Plains:…read more 1 small gated AstroTurf field 1 full Basketball Court 1 playground for 2-5 year olds 1 playground for 5-12 year olds 1 Gazebo 1 Concession stand for larger events (not always open) Fields for outdoor sports Restrooms for larger events (not always available) The playground located here is great as it has 2 play areas for larger kids (5-12 year olds) or smaller kids (2-5 year olds). There are both regular swings, toddler swings, and a see-saw in addition to the play structures. You can keep an eye on your little ones from one of several benches in or around the playground. If you would like to watch like a pro in the shade you can keep an eye on them from the gazebo that is located right next to the playground. The ground cover is made of recycled tires to protect your little ones from little falls. The trees next to this playground provide shade later in the afternoon so plan your sun exposure accordingly. There is a water fountain here between the basketball court and playground that is available seasonally. There is currently (end of Spring 2016) a blue porta-potty near the entrance to the parking lot near the corner of Hillview Ave and Mountain Way. The bathrooms attached to the concession stand are typically not available unless there is a large sporting or community event going on so plan your intake and output needs accordingly.

It's huge - tons of space to run around and play. The playground is super cute, perfect for little…read moreones. And there's a pond that makes the whole place feel so peaceful and pretty. The best part? It's so clean and welcoming, you instantly feel relaxed when you get there. Definitely recommend checking it out!

Love this little gem of a park in my neighborhood!…read more My 9 month old daughter is very into swings, so this is the perfect spot to take her. There are two baby swings and it's rarely crowded so we usually have the swings to ourselves. There are also some other jungle gym areas that I'm sure she'll appreciate more in a few years. I'm sure soon enough she will love the big tire swing and slide. The park has picnic tables, a cute little pond and ample parking. In the winter when the pond freezes up this is a popular spot for skating and ice hockey. Overall it's a nice spot to have nearby and I'm sure I'll be here more frequently as it continues to warm up.

Amazing spot. 1)…read moreThere is a nice fountain and lake, which is great to walk around. 2) The park is nice and clean. 3) The park is next to Whole Foods.

Really nice town pool that accepts members from other towns at a reasonable price. Pool management…read moredoes a good job at keeping order. There is a limited number of pool chairs scattered around. Plenty of parking close by. There is also plenty of room to set your own chairs, including in the shade if that's what you want. The complex includes a diving pool and a couple or kiddie pools. Lifeguards are always on duty. Haven't tried the snack bar but at least they have one.

An amazing park we stumbled across when trying to find a playground for our child…read more This playground has 2 adjacent gated playgrounds, a gazebo, a drinking fountain, shaded seating, and a Porta Potty to serve small and big kids alike. The 2-5 year olds Toddler playground has rubber mats on the ground to protect your little ones from little falls. 1 play structure, 5 Rocking features, and 2 Toddler swings are available. The Motorcycle rocking feature with the side car, the giraffe bench, and the shaded bench in the play structure are pretty awesome and adorabeezle. The 5-12 year olds playground has wood chip ground cover. It is a combination of older plastic, rope, and wood structures that should keep your kids climbing and sliding in very original ways. They are even very fun for those who are kids at heart. 1 large play structure, 1 climbing wall, 1 see saw table, 2 standard swings, and a tire swing are available. A few of the really original structures in the 5-12 year olds playground are the gondola at the back and the yellow sliding "rings" in the front of the play structure. The gondola can be moved between two platforms by turning the crank. The yellow sliding "rings" can be used by holding onto 1 yellow "ring" on each of 2 tracks that are next to each other. Then you need to alternate balancing your weight on one "ring" while sliding the other one forward. (Imagine trying to peddle with your hands in the air.) It's tons of fun and probably a pretty good upper body and core workout. The drinking fountain is located near the entrance of the 5-12 year olds playground. A Porta Potty is located to the left side of the playgrounds for your convenience. The Bee Meadow Pool and football field are just across the parking lot which has lots of parking.

Great park in West Caldwell. There is a very nice open field adjacent to the tennis courts…read more Restrooms are available. A very nice walking trail is in the rear of the playground that lead to the Cedar St. swimming pool. It's a relatively new park; all of the equipment is well-kept. More water fountains would be a plus.

Nice play area. Lots of fields/areas for all types of sports: baseball, softball, kickball,…read morefootball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, bocce ball. The new bathrooms are nice. The new pavilion is smaller than the old one, but the new grills are bigger. Lots of garbage and recycling bins around.

Smith Field is a decent-sized park in Parsippany, right across from Starbucks. There are several…read morefeatures including a walking path, soccer field, baseball fields, bocce, and more. The complex is easily accessible from Rt. 46 and there's a decent amount of parking available. The public bathrooms are closed from November - April, something to keep in mind if you plan on visiting for a few hours. Unfortunately, people seem to think the soccer field is a nice dumping spot for trash, especially water bottles, and other than that area, the field is mostly clean. P.S. the world is not your trash can, stop littering.

This is a beautiful little park. It's the perfect place for a quick stroll if you want to get a bit…read moreof fresh air. The space isn't huge, but it is very well maintained with fresh cut grass, lots of trees and pathways. During autumn there are some wonderful oak and Japanese maple trees, so I'd definitely suggest stopping by when foliage is at its peak. There is also a large map in the center of the park with a numbered guide to all of the trees. It was fun to learn about the wide variety of trees in the park. I haven't lived nearby during summer, so I'm excited to see everything in full bloom. I also think there is a summer concert series here, so that will be really nice. Oh, and this park is also adjacent to the town public library. Grab a book and read it in the park -- what could be better? Love having Roberts Garden so close to home!

This Historical Garden Wears Many Hats…read more One can not help but notice this large patch of green in the heart of the Morris Plains Community next to the Morris Plains Library. This park was once part of the Roberts estate and was donated to Morris Plains as a permanent green space. Roberts Garden normally serves as a sort of community Arboretum but it also plays host to a number of events in Morris Plains which as of now also includes 3 Poke Stops for Pokemon Go. In the summer Roberts Garden is the venue for the Concerts in the Park every Sunday in July from 6pm - 8pm. These concerts will feature local bands and bring out folks from the community. Music, lawn chairs, picnics, and kids playing through the grounds are a staple of these events. During Halloween it serves as the starting point of the Morris Plains children's trick-or-treating parade. This attracts families from Morris Plains and beyond which results in a sea of adorabeezle trick-or-treaters who will proceed to parade to Simons Park just a few blocks up Mountain Way under the careful watch of the Morris Plains PD. From Simons Park, the kids disperse throughout the surrounding communities for some good old fashioned trick-or-treating. The Morris Plains PD will continue to patrol around to ensure that trick-or-treaters and locals are staying safe while the event is on. My son loved the Halloween Parade so much that he wanted to do it every day for a few weeks after the event. During the snow season you can find young children and their families snow sledding behind the Morris Plains Library after a healthy snow. The hills here are big enough to be fun for smaller children to sled down, but small enough for concerned parents to feel safe about the situation. Try as I might, I could never get enough speed/momentum to get close to hitting one of the big trees at the bottom of the hill. If you come and check out the fun without a sled do not fear, the friendly people of Morris Plains will most likely offer to share some of theirs with you and your little one(s). There are no bathrooms here but that's not unexpected as this is not normally a place where you'll be coming to if you are farm from your (or a friend's) house. If the Morris Plains Library is open you can use the bathroom there. The true gift this park offers is the abundance of green grass, variety of trees, shade, and winding paths that let your stroll through the grounds.