Castle Park
From Morristown, take South Street (124) and make a left onto Madison Avenue at the light after the Kings Supermarket.  Turn right onto Loantaka Way.  Go straight at the light at Woodlawn Avenue and turn left onto Shunpike Road.  After passing by the stores, the park is on the right.  This park is not very shaded but kids really love the wooden castles.  Though it is not very easy to supervise younger children in the climbers, there are swings and "outside" climbers that are easily accessible.  The park is fenced with no gates and close to the parking lot.

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CHESTER

Grove Street Park
Go to Main Street (old Route 24) in Chester.  Make a left onto Grove Street across from the Publick House (this has changed hands several times in the past few years, so it may have a new name).  The park is about 2 blocks down on the right and is set back a bit from the road.  There are climbers, swings, picnic tables, sand boxes and more.

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DENVILLE

Gardner Field
The park is the premier recreational facility of Denville, featuring playing fields, walking paths, a pavilion, and an award-winning children's playground.  It is located on Savage Road in Denville, near the intersection of Routes 80 and 46.  It is directly across the street from the Burger King and Charlie Brown restaurants, where Franklin Road intersects Route 46.

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LAKE HIAWATHA

Volunteer's Park

Take Route 46 East and make a left onto North Beverwyck.  Just after the residential area and before the grocery store, turn right.  There are signs for Volunteer's Park, which is located behind the Volunteer Fire Department.  This is a great park for ages 4 and up.  There is no fence and therefore harder to watch the kids.  There are tables and restrooms available.

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LONG VALLEY

Rocky Top at Schooley's Mountain
Take old Route 24 through Chester past Route 206 and Chubb Field into Long Valley.  After the Valley Professional Center on the left, make a right the next light onto Schooley's Mountain Road (Routes 517/124) and follow up to Schooley's Mountain Inn.  The park is across from the Inn on the right.  It is not fenced-in but is far from the road and parking area.  There are climbers for all ages, swings, slides, sandpit, and more.  There is a shaded picnic pavilion with tables, a soccer field, baseball diamonds, and bathrooms.

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MENDHAM

Ralston Park

This park is located behind Wysong Field on Route 24 in Mendham.  Heading away from Mendham on Route 24 towards Chester, it is located on the left side of the road behind a pale yellow fire house after passing Ironia Road on the right and Roxiticus Road on the left.  The enclosed playground includes a soft-surface toddler play area that is separated from the equipment for the older children.  There is also a sandbox which is usually fully-stocked with pails, shovels and other sand toys.

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MONTVILLE

Montville Community Park
Take Route 287 to Exit 45.  At the second stop sign, turn right onto Vreeland Avenue.  Follow all the way down (stay left at the fork).  Turn right onto River Road.  At the light, turn left onto Changebridge Road, and the park is on the right.  This is a newer park with all the latest playground equipment.  There are very large separate areas for toddlers (with soft ground cover), preschoolers, and older kids.  There are lots of slides and climbers, and the park is fenced-in.  A gazebo with tables offers shade.  Bathrooms and water fountains are available.  This park is very popular so it gets very busy.

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MORRIS PLAINS

Morris Plains Community Park
Take Route 10 to Route 202 South (where the Kohl's is located).  Turn left onto Malapardis, and then right onto Jim Fear.  The playground is across from the school and features lots of things to do.  There is a sand box, slides, climbers, swings, teeter totters and lots of pinic tables.  There is a lake that is located a safe distance from the playground and lots of trees.

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MORRISTOWN and MORRIS TOWNSHIP

Loantaka Brook Reservation - Morris Township

This county park features playing fields, a Saturn Playground and picnic facilities.  There is also a paved path suitable for bikes and strollers, and a lake that is home to various birds, including geese and herons.  The entrance to the park is located at the south end of South Street, almost at the end.  You'll pass the Horse Farm on your left and immediately after the pasture is the parking lot for the playground.

Lewis Morris County Park - Morristown

The main mom attraction here is the Saturn Playgrounds next to Doe Meadow in the center of the park.  Other features include hiking trails, playing fields, picnic areas, a lake, and areas for sledding in the winter.  From Randolph, take Route 24 towards Morristown and look for the park sign on your right.  As you enter, the parks maintenance garage is at the entrance on your right.  Go up the hill and the play area is on the left almost at the very top.

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MOUNT TABOR

Mount Tabor Park
Take Route 10 East to Route 53 North.  After the 1st light, make a right onto Country Club Road.  Follow the road into Mount Tabor Country Club.  The playground is on the left, parking is on the grass.  This is a small, tree-covered playground with a climber, spring-rockers, baby swings, regular swings, a paved basketball court and a few picnic tables, but no restroom facilities.

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MOUNTAIN LAKES

Lakeland Hills YMCA Playground
Take Route 46 to the Boulevard, which is across from the Evergreen Caterers.  Go roughly two miles and make a right onto Fanny Road, just before a large medical building sign.  The YMCA is a few hundred yards on the right and the playground is in the back.  It is small but completely fenced-in.  There is a separate, fenced-in sand pit, nature trails, rocks to climb and tables for lunch.  No restroom facilities.

Midvale Park
Take Route 46 to Cherry Hill Road.  Take the jug handle to Intervale Road.  After about 5 miles the road will split, stay to your left which is Midvale.  The park entrance is on the right and not very noticeable, so go slowly.  This park has a nice climber, bucket and regular swings, spring rides and a nice playing field.  But the parking is poor and there are no picnic tables or restroom facilities.

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PARSIPPANY

Manor Park
Take 202 North past Route 46.  The Parsippany Municipal Buildings will be on your right along with 287.  After passing about 5 streets, turn left onto Bell Road and the park is on the right.  There are swings, climbers, slides, picnic tables, and lots of shade.

Mountain Way Park
From Route 10 take South Powder Mill Plaza Road to the end.  Make a left onto Mountain Way and the park is 1/2 mile on the right.  The park is in a sunny location and features 2 climbers, baby swings, regular swings, spring-rockers, a gazebo and benches around the playground.

Powdermill Park
Take Route 10 East and use the jughandle after the light at Powdermill Plaza to turn left onto Powdermill Road.  Turn left onto Bahama, then right onto Waterloo Drive and the park is on the left.  This is a great little park that is never busy.  There is climbing equipment, swings, a merry-go-round, and picnic tables, but no restrooms.  There is also a little brook that runs along the back.

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ROXBURY

Castle Park

Other names for this park include Horseshoe Lake Park and the Imagination Station.  There is a large wooden castle structure that kids love to explore, as well as swings and a paved trail suitable for bikes and strollers.  The playground is located at the corner of Eyland and Righter Roads on the right side of the Roxbury Municipal Offices near the soccer fields. Take Route 10 West.  After you pass Suburban Furniture on your right, take the jughandle after the next light to turn left onto Eyland Avenue.  You'll pass Horseshoe Lake on your left, and then you'll see the Municipal Building.  Turn into the Municipal Building parking lot, and you'll see the playground on your right.  You can also park at the lot near the soccer fields on Righter Road and then walk to the playground.

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WHIPPANY

Bee Meadow

Take Route 10 to Troy Hills Road (at Molly Malone's Restaurant).  Turn left at the first light onto Highland, then right at the T-intersection onto Reynolds Avenue.  Take the first left past Bee Meadow Pond onto Pond Road.  The playground is a few hundred yards on the right.  Or take Route 46 to Route 202 South which turns into Parsippany Road.  After the light at North Jefferson, turn left onto Bee Meadow Parkway.  At the blinking light, turn right onto Reynolds and then take the third right onto Pond Road to the playground.  There are two fenced-in playgrounds separated for 2-5 year olds and 5-9 year olds.  There is a picnic table, but no restroom facilities.

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PARK SYSTEMS

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