Berdan Grove Park is a large park in Fair Lawn, NJ, in Bergen County. It is one of 12 parks in the town. The playground is set in the middle of the park and easily reached from the parking lot or surrounding streets.
10 Things to Know About Berdan Grove Park in Fair Lawn
As part of our challenge to write about New Jersey playgrounds, we bring you the details about Berdan Grove Park, a playground in Fair Lawn.
Where is Berdan Grove Park located?
Berdan Grove Park is located on Berdan Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The park is part of the Fair Lawn Park System. It is very easy to find and can be seen from the street.
What kind of playground equipment does Berdan Grove Park have?
Berdan Grove has 2 playground structures; one for younger children, and one for older children. The playground is really well kept and the equipment is like new, having been installed in 2014-2015. There is also a stand-alone climbing dome and a swing set structure. A separate fitness park is off to the side, for those who wish to exercise.
Are there swings?
Berdan Grove Park has 1 handicap accessible swing set apart from the others. It also has 4 belt swings, 2 bucket baby swings, and 2 additional accessible swings all in a row.
Are there slides?
The smaller structure has 2 side by side short slides and 1 bumpy sensory slide. The larger structure has 1 long tunnel slide, 2 curvy long slides, 2 side by side short slides, and a gravity roller conveyor slide.
What special features does the playground offer?
Berdan Grove Park playground also has a balance bridge, 2 sets of monkey bars at different heights, a multi-seat see saw/We saw, a climbing dome, stepping stools, and a Sway Fun.
What kind of ground cover does the playground have?
The ground cover in Berdan Grove Park playground is mainly wood mulch, with rubber padding paths throughout.
Is the playground at Berdan Grove Park accessible?
The playground at Berdan Grove Park is designed to be 100% accessible so it can be enjoyed by children of all abilities. There are 3 handicap accessible swings. There is a ramp onto the larger play structure and wide platforms. There are multiple sensory panels for visual and sound, accessible to those in wheelchairs.
Is there shade available at Berdan Grove Park?
There are multiple large canopies throughout the playground to provide shade. There is a small picnic table under the equipment to enjoy a snack or take a rest. The rest of the park has many trees that provide shade to benches underneath.
Where is parking for the Berdan Grove Park?
There is a large parking lot adjacent to Berdan Grove Park. There are surrounding residential streets which can also provide street parking.
Are there restrooms at Berdan Grove Park playground?
Berdan Grove Park currently has 1 port-a-potty for visitors’ use.
What else is there to do at Berdan Grove Park?
In addition to the playground at Berdan Grove Park, there are additional amenities available for visitors.
Are there walking trails?
Berdan Grove Park has many paved walkways around the playground and fields/courts. There are multiple entrances into the park.
Are there fields or courts for sports?
Berdan Grove Park has the following fields for public use:
- 2 Basketball Courts
- 2 Tennis Courts with lights
- Handball Court
- Berdan Ball Field
There is also a wide open grassy space to play other sports or just run around.
The park also provides a fitness area for guests.
Bonus information we want you to know about Berdan Grove Park
There is a story walk that follows one of the paths throughout the park. The story is updated according to the seasons. There is a free little library to exchange books. Visitors enjoy riding bicycles and scooters and walking their dogs.
Who do I contact about having a birthday party or event at Berdan Grove Park?
We provide these details about this Fair Lawn playground as a service to our readers and the park. However, Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this park. To reserve Berdan Grove Park for a birthday party or private event, please contact them directly by calling 201-796-1700 or visiting their website.
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