Have you ever asked yourself where are there parks and playgrounds near me in Atlantic County New Jersey?
Maybe you’re pretty familiar with your local Atlantic County Parks and Playgrounds in your area of New Jersey. Or maybe your kids are a bit bored and want to explore a new park. Maybe you’re new to Atlantic County or visiting the area and you need an outdoor place for the kids to play.
We’re always on the hunt for a new New Jersey playground. We STOP for playgrounds. On the way home from away soccer games, on the way to other adventures, we stop for playgrounds. It’s always fun to see what new playgrounds are out there or what playgrounds have recently had a makeover. So whether you’re new to Atlantic County, New Jersey or looking for a new playground in Atlantic County, we’re here to help.
About our guide to Atlantic County NJ Playgrounds
This list is not meant to be a fully inclusive list of ALL the playgrounds in Atlantic County, New Jersey. Rather it’s our guide to the best playgrounds in Atlantic County.
You’ll find links below for many of the Atlantic County Parks and Playgrounds we’ve visited. Our reviews are filled with pictures, details, and sometimes even our video tour of the local playgrounds. Many are written by our own team of New Jersey mom bloggers.
If you’d like to contribute with a guest playground review, please contact us at [email protected] with the name and location of the playground you would like to review for us.
Now! Onto those playgrounds! The Atlantic County NJ playgrounds listed below are grouped together by town or municipality and are listed in alphabetical order.
Absecon Playgrounds
Absecon, NJ is home to four playgrounds. We have visited them all.
Field of Dreams Playground
1000 Morton Avenue, Absecon
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: yes
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Field of Dreams Playground in Absecon.
Franklin Boulevard Playground
East Bolton Ave and Franklin Boulevard, Absecon
- Swings: no
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: no
Read more about Franklin Boulevard Playground in Absecon.
Heritage Park Playground
500 Mill Road, Absecon
- Swings: no
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Heritage Park in Absecon.
Pitney Park Playground
100 Crestview Avenue, Absecon
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Pitney Recreation Park Playground in Absecon.
Brigantine Playground
In Brigantine there is one playground that keeps bringing us back over and over. We love the Shark Park!
Shark Park Playground
West Brigantine Ave and 26th Street South, Brigantine
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: yes
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: no
Read more about Shark Park Playground in Brigantine.
Buena Vista Playgrounds
Buena Vista offers 5 parks and playgrounds for South Jersey families. So far, we’ve visited one.
Wilder Hines Park Playground
Jackson Road, Newtonville
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: yes
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Wilder Hines Park in Buena Vista.
More Buena Vista Playgrounds
- Michael Debbi Park is located on Cedar Avenue in Richland.
- Saw Mill Park, is located on Route 40 between Fir and Greenbriar Avenues in Richland Village.
- John W. Quigley Park is located on Cains Mill Road in Collings Lakes next to the Collings Lakes Elementary School.
- Lake Ann Park is located on Sorrento Road off of Unexpected Road in the Lake Ann area of the Township.
Egg Harbor Township Playgrounds
Egg Harbor Township is one of the largest municipalities in Atlantic County. As such it has several playgrounds that we’ve visited.
Tony Canale Park Playground
Sycamore Lane off of Dogwood Avenue, Egg Harbor Township
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Tony Canale Park Playground in Egg Harbor Township.
Childs-Kirk Memorial Park Playground
31 Idlewood Avenue, Egg Harbor Township
- Swings: no
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Childs-Kirk Memorial Park Playground in Egg Harbor Township.
Bargaintown Park Playground
Delaware Ave between Ridge and Fernwood Ave, Bargaintown/Egg Harbor Township
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Bargaintown Park Playground in Egg Harbor Township.
Castle Playground
2153 Ocean Heights Avenue, Egg Harbor Township
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Castle Playground in Egg Harbor Township.
ACUA Playground
6700 Delilah Road (behind the ACUA main office), Egg Harbor Township
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: Not at the playground, but possibly inside the main building.
Read more about ACUA Playground in Egg Harbor Township.
Estell Manor/Mays Landing Playgrounds
Estell Manor Park is the largest county park for Atlantic County. It features two impressively large playgrounds at the same address.
Estell Manor Park Playgrounds
109 State Highway 50, Estell Manor
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: yes
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Estell Manor Park Playgrounds in Mays Landing.
Galloway Playgrounds
Galloway, being another large city in the county is home to many Atlantic County playgrounds that we’ve visited.
Imagination Station Playground
300 Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: yes
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Imagination Station Playground in Galloway.
Gabriel Field Playground
265 S. Zurich Ave., Galloway Township
- Swings: no
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Gabriel Field Playground in Galloway.
Veteran’s Memorial Park Playground
636 S. New York Road, Galloway
- Swings: no
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Veteran’s Memorial Park Playground in Galloway.
Pine Needle Park Playground
631 County Boulevard, Egg Harbor City
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Pine Needle Park in Egg Harbor City.
Longport Playgrounds
Longport offers a playground on the beach! What a great way to make a beach day extra fun.
33rd Avenue Longport Playground
33rd Avenue and the Beach, Longport
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about 33rd Avenue Longport Playground in Longport.
Margate City Playgrounds
Margate’s newest playground was inspired by it’s most popular resident, Lucy the Elephant. We were there opening day and definitely feel like this is a must see playground in Atlantic County NJ.
Baby Lucy Playground
Jerome Avenue and Fulton Avenue, Margate City
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: yes
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Baby Lucy Playground in Margate.
Mullica Township Playgrounds
Mullica Township’s most popular playground, Pine Cone Zone Park has received a makeover. We’ll be back soon to report on it’s new look.
Pine Cone Zone Park Playground
Soccer lane off of Elwood Avenue, Mullica Township
This playground was recently renovated. Our review does not yet reflect the changes.
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: yes
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Pine Cone Zone Park Playground in Mullica Township.
Northfield Playgrounds
Northfield is another town that just gave it’s most popular playground a makeover. If you haven’t been to Birch Grive Park lately, it’s time to plan a visit.
Birch Grove Park Playground
1700 Burton Avenue, Northfield
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Birch Grove Park Playground in Northfield.
First Street Playground
First Street and Franklin Avenue, Northfield
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: no
Read more about First Street Playground in Northfield.
Somers Point Playgrounds
Somers Point offers residents and visitors a playground in the park AND a playground on a free NJ beach.
Kennedy Park Playground
23 Broadway, Somers Point
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: yes
- Restrooms: yes
Read more about Kennedy Park Playground in Somers Point.
Somers Point Municipal Beach Playground
Between Higbee and New Jersey Avenue on Bay Avenue, Somers Point
- Swings: no
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: yes
Read more in our 8 Reasons to Visit Somers Point Municipal Beach Park.
Ventnor Playgrounds
The last of our Atlantic County playgrounds is another playground on the beach. This one is in Ventnor.
Sand Castle Park Playground
6500 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor
- Swings: yes
- Slides: yes
- Accessible features: no
- Shade: no
- Restrooms: yes inside the library
Read more about Sand Castle Park in Ventnor.
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