If you have kids who are interested in boats, trains, space, and castles the Frank Fullerton Memorial Park Playground in Moorestown is the playground for you! There is lots of special equipment and designs made on the playground equipment with each of these different themes.
Grown-ups will enjoy that there is a smaller and larger playground that is almost completely fenced in with lots of seating throughout the playground that is mostly shaded. Although the equipment looks newer on closer inspection, it is a wooden playground which is very unique. It’s the same equipment that’s been there since another writer visited the playground back in 2012, but it’s been so well maintained.
10 Things to Know About Frank Fullerton Memorial Park Playground in Moorestown
As part of our challenge to write about 100 New Jersey playgrounds in 100 days we bring you the details about Frank Fullerton Memorial Park Playground, a playground in Moorestown. Though we wrote about the playground in 2012, these pictures and details are based on our August 2022 visit.
Where is Frank Fullerton Memorial Park Playground located?
The park is located at the intersection of Linden and Zelley Streets in Moorestown Township in Burlington County. There is no fee to access the playground or sports fields. The park is part of the Moorestown Township park system.
What kind of playground equipment does the Frank Fullerton Memorial Park have?
There are 2 main playground areas in Fullerton Park, they are located within the same fenced-in area. The Zelley Playground is castle themed and sectioned off from the other playground area. For the older kids, there are a bunch of slides, rope climbs, and various themed playground equipment.
There is a toddler area/tot lot with fun equipment and games built into the fences for younger children.
Are there swings?
There are two swing structures. The first one has 2 traditional swings, 1 accessible swing, and 1 tire swing.
The other swingset has 1 accessible swing and 3 baby swings.
Are there slides?
There is a side-by-side slide with 2 paths in the 2 to 5 year old/preschool playground.
There is a curvy tunnel slide and a large wavy open slide in the larger playground.
What special features does the playground offer?
There are a variety of bridges to move across.
There is a space-themed rock climbing wall and multiple monkey bars!
There are balance beams, seesaws, toadstools, a tunnel, a roller to walk on, a pretend ship, and more!
What kind of ground cover does the playground have?
The ground cover is wood mulch.
Is the playground at Frank Fullerton Memorial Park accessible?
There are 2 accessible swings but the playground itself is not accessible.
Is there shade available at the Frank Fullerton Memorial Park Playground?
There is shade under a lot of the taller playground equipment and in areas along the side of the playground since there are many trees.
There is seating right outside the playground area in the shade under the trees as well.
Where is parking for Frank Fullerton Memorial Park?
There is free street parking next to the playground.
Are there restrooms at Frank Fullerton Memorial Park Playground?
There is a small building across from the entrance of the playground that houses indoor restrooms. Restrooms are open April 1st through October 31st.
What else is there to do at Frank Fullerton Memorial Park?
In addition to the playground at Frank Fullerton Memorial Park, there are additional amenities available for visitors.
Are there walking trails?
The park is a neighborhood park. There are sidewalks in the area but no ‘official’ walking paths.
Are there fields or courts for sports?
There is a baseball field and two tennis courts. One of the courts has a net that is currently under construction. There are bleachers at the baseball field.
There are also some pull up bars.
Bonus information we want you to know about Frank Fullerton Memorial Park
The entire playground is fenced in and there are plenty of benches to sit down on but still be able to see both the toddler area and older kids section. It’s nice that adults can take both age groups to the playgrounds and still be able to keep an eye on them at the same time while they play in their age-appropriate areas.
Pack the snacks or your lunch, because there are lots of benches and picnic tables in the playground area as well as outside of the fenced-in area.
From the township website, “Named for Moorestown Police Officer Sgt. Francis Fullerton who was killed in the line of duty in 1979, this park has become a stop on the annual Police Unity Tour (to benefit the families of fallen police officers).”
In 2010 and 2011, funds were provided to allow for the rebuilding and renovation of the playground.
Who do I contact about having a birthday party or event at Frank Fullerton Memorial Park Playground?
We provide these details about this Moorestown playground as a service to our readers and the park. However, Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this park. To reserve Frank Fullerton Memorial Park Playground for a birthday party or private event, please contact them directly by calling (856) 914-3093, emailing [email protected], or visiting their website.
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Older man
Monday 19th of September 2022
When the park was built in 1992 (I think it was 92) there was a time capsule buried at the park.
I wonder if they found it, knew it was there, or if it remains hidden l.....
Jennifer Auer
Tuesday 20th of September 2022
That's interesting. - Jenn