This is an athletic field in the St. Cloud neighborhood of West Orange. There's a small area with…read moresome parking, but it's more ideal for residents in the area within walking distance. They have tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, and playgrounds for the kiddos. It's down the road from Turtle Back Zoo and the South Mountain Arena, and right by Mama Dag's Seafood & Pasta Bar.

Very nice little park in West Orange. They have baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts, and…read moreplaygrounds.

Decided to get in a morning walk at Anderson Park and as per usual it was great! The park is always…read morewell kept and the variety of trees along the walking paths are always so beautiful. There's always ample parking along the surrounding streets despite how busy the park may be. This park is truly just walking paths with benches and a large field in the middle so if you're looking for a playground this may not be the park for you.

Anderson Park opened in 1905. John Charles Olmsted designed this lovely small park. The park is on…read morethe National Registry of Historic Places. In Anderson Park, you'll see every type of Pedigree dog imaginable walking on the trail. During the last couple of years, I've noticed more fences around the plants, most likely due to the growing deer population. The park is located by the Upper Montclair train station.

Spring, Summer, and even a little fall are my favorite seasons to enjoy this park! The options for…read morewalking (a big, beautiful track), running, or playing basketball are wonderful. There's even a pond and fountain to relax and enjoy quietly. The most noise you'll here are the cars zooming by or kids playing soccer. It's a beautiful space with ample (free/non-metered) street parking.

Pond-erful! With three looped and paved options for walking/running you can choose your own…read moreadventure. One shaded and short (a quarter mile max) path is around a beautiful pond with tons of greenery, then another lush trail about 3/4 of a mile is to the right of a bridge, while a third polyurethane running track (1/4 mile around) has a very smooth and relatively soft surface if you're prone to tripping and falling. Then, feel free to fly a kite or run free in a large field surrounded by trees. I super recommend this park for young and old. NOTES/TIPS: **Park along Meisel Ave. **Gendered bathroom and non-gendered family bathroom **Has a fitness trail, running track, soccer field, baseball field, softball field, fishing

Note: So there are actually two Memorial Parks on Valley - one is in Maplewood and one is in South…read moreOrange between 4th and 5th street. This is a Yelp review of the South Orange one. Memorial Park in South Orange is a small park. It's a good park for parents with small children. You can take young children here because of the playground and the swings. The playground set is for younger kids, like 2-4 years old maybe. It's also a nice little park where you can get in a quick stroll on the walkways, especially if you are pushing stroller or with kids. There is a circular path towards the back of the park farther away from Valley Street.

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.

Great park. Large bc it includes childrens area, then softball area (sand play), and lots of people…read moreplay soccer in the field adjacent to sand. Clean. And at the right time of the day, most areas are shaded. Highly recommend if you're in the area

This Small Park is a Place to Go…read more I've been passing this quiet little park for about a year while going back and forth from Morris Plains and East Hanover. I always told myself that I should go check it out. Today the weather was nice, my Slurpee was cold, and my son was looking for a new place to play. The stars have aligned and this park has now been visited by yours truly. The Township of Hanover Central Park is located at the corner of Eden Lane and South Jefferson Road. East of the intersection off of Eden Lane is where you will find the entrance to the private parking lot. In this park you will find a pavilion with the very rare, open, and functioning Men's and Women's restrooms. It doesn't happen a lot in New Jersey so you gotta take notice when it does. The bathrooms are of the aluminum fixture variety so no worries of catching bathroom envy here. What you will catch is some relief, when you need it, while you are at this park. On the opposite end of the pavilion you will find a drinking fountain and 2 picnic tables under the roof line to keep you shaded from the sun and dry from precipitation. The pavilion is also the hub of the park. To the east you will find the grass soccer field that is to be used by reservation only. South you will find a sand volleyball court and the entrance to the Tot Lot. The volleyball court looked especially nice surrounded by a sea of green grass. The Tot Lot is for 2-5 year olds and contains a sand box area with an excavator feature, 2 toddler swings, 2 wooden benches, and a small play structure with a slide. The little excavator kept our Pre-K son enthralled for the majority of our visit. To the South West you will see the large wooden gazebo that has 2 additional picnic tables next to it. The gazebo and surrounding trees provide a good amount of shade for the area. To the West you will see a recessed area in the warmer months that is filled with ice in the colder months to be used as a small ice hockey rink. Township of Hanover Central Park is small and in an awkward place, but it really does have a relaxing vibe to it. There are a few mature shade trees that are strategically placed through the park to offer some relief from the sun throughout the day. Due to the size and location of this park I would normally rank it as a 3 star destination. This park gets the 4th star because it has dedicated bathrooms on site which is rare in this area.

Also colloquially known as "Walton Park," Farrell Field is on Walton Road near the border of South…read moreOrange and Maplewood. Unlike some of the other parks and playgrounds in the area that are brimming with little people and their caregivers at all hours, this spot somehow manages to fly under the radar a bit. It's modest, offering a playground area for both little tots and bigger children, as well as two fenced-in tennis courts, a baseball field and plenty of open, grassy space. As far as these things go, this is one of my favorite go-to spots when the kids need to release some energy or just goof off for a while.

Grove Park is one of my favorites in the Essex County vicinity. It's great for relaxing, people…read morewatching, exercising (jogging or walking), and there's always parking available within its four corners. The grounds are clean and manicured. Not much shade, but the trees are around for a little relief if the sun shines too brightly for you! Nestled right off of the bustling South Orange Avenue street.

Having grown up in the area this park is very nostalgic and familiar to me. It's changed a lot over…read morethe years and though it's on the small side it has a big things going for it. The playground is the obvious attraction for youngsters but there is huge open field space perfect for picnics, kite flying, Frisbee, playing catch and much more. Framing the open field is a walking path that wraps around at about a 1/2 a mile. probably most widely used part of the park for walkers or people passing through off the main road. It can get crowded, especially when people ride on it with their bikes. There are adequate benches around the park, trash receptacles and a water fountain which is nice. The park is regularly cared for and for it's size, is a nice little place to people watch or bring the little ones if you have any.