Treehouses, a ride on cart, and a multitude of ways to climb will keep kids busy at the C O Johnson Park playground in Byram New Jersey. We first visited this playground in 2015, but revisited it on June 22, 2022, to bring you updated details and pictures from this Sussex County playground.
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As part of our challenge to write about 100 New Jersey playgrounds in 100 days we bring you the details about C O Johnson Park, a playground in Byram.
Where is C O Johnson Park located?
C O Johnson Park is located at 117 Roseville Road in Byram in Sussex County. The park is open daily until dusk. The park is part of the Byram park system.
What kind of playground equipment does C O Johnson Park have?
There are 3 playground structures including a toddler playground. The structures are made from wood. This playground offers swings, slides, monkey bars, and more.
Are there swings?
The swing structure has 4 traditional swings and 2 baby swings.
Are there slides?
On the larger structure, there is one twisting slide and 3 side-by-side slides.
On the toddler playground, there are two side-by-side slides.
What special features does the playground offer?
This Byram playground offers a number of unique special features.
Ride on cart
As part of this playground, there is a cart that 1 person can sit on. Another person can turn a bar in circles and make the cart move back and forth. Kids can take turns giving each other rides from one end to the other. It’s a lot of fun and good exercise for the person turning the bar. Please note, it is not easy to keep turning it in order to get the other person all the way across. It may take some teamwork from other siblings, parents, or adults.
Treehouses
The “tree houses”: There are two covered platforms on the playground that look like tree houses. When Jillian first reported on this playground she said her kids couldn’t get enough of them. “They pretended they were their houses and they went back and forth for play dates. They had so much fun in those ‘tree houses.'”
Climbing features
There are so many different climbing opportunities. Kids love to climb and this playground gives them lots of chances to do that. There are monkey bars made of rings, a rope bridge, ladders, climbing walls, tunnels, and more. Jillian’s kids had so much fun trying out all the different ways to climb, and none of them were super high.
What kind of ground cover does the playground have?
The ground surface is wood mulch.
Is the playground at C O Johnson Park accessible?
The playground is not accessible. There were no ramps on the equipment and no accessible swings.
Is there shade available at C O Johnson Park?
There are some shady spots on the playground equipment. There is also a covered bench towards the outer edge of the playground.
Where is parking for C O Johnson Park?
There are several parking lots throughout the park. The closest parking lot to the playground is the one at the front entrance of the park. Park at the bottom of a little hill and then walk upwards towards the playground. There are handicap parking spots closer to the playground.
Are there restrooms at C O Johnson Park?
There are indoor restrooms that seem to be open when there are events or games happening at the park. During our visit we found those restrooms closed but there were 4 port-a-potties at the playground gate.
What else is there to do at C O Johnson Park?
In addition to the playground at C O Johnson Park, there are additional amenities available for visitors.
Are there walking trails?
There did not appear to be any walking trails at the park. We saw one person walking their dog through the park but along the road. There were no sidewalks.
That being said the park website says, there are “walking paths and trails inside and surrounding the park including the Tamarack Park Trail.”
Are there fields or courts for sports?
This park is part of a greater recreation area and there are courts and fields for early every sport you can imagine.
- Tennis courts
- Pickleball Courts painted on the tennis courts
- Baseball field
- Basketball court
- Football field
- Soccer fields
The park also includes a skateboard park.
Bonus information we want you to know about C O Johnson Park
C. O. Johnson Park has been home to many Byram Township festivities, activities, and events including Hobb Engler Opening Day, Movie Night in the Park, Civil Rights Assemblies, all Jr. Patriot Football games, and many more.
Who do I contact about having a birthday party or event at C O Johnson Park?
We provide these details about C O Johnson Park as a service to our readers and the park. However, Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this park. To reserve C O Johnson Park for a birthday party or private event, please contact them directly by calling (973) 347-2500 or visiting their website.
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