Forest Grove Park Playground in Vineland New Jersey is an unfenced and smaller park right next to the woods and a firehouse. This park is recommended for young children under their teenage years.
10 Things to Know About Forest Grove Park Playground in Vineland/Franklin Township
As part of our challenge to write about 100 New Jersey playgrounds in 100 days we bring you the details about Forest Grove Park Playground, a playground in the Vineland area of Franklin Township, Cumberland County.
Where is Forest Grove Park Playground located?
The park and playground are located at 1635 Forest Grove Road in Vineland, New Jersey in Cumberland County. The park is part of the Franklin Township park system which is in Gloucester County.
What kind of playground equipment does Forest Grove Park have?
This park has a huge grassy field for young ones to run around and play along with the typical playground equipment of slides, swings, and monkey bars.
Are there swings?
This park has a total of 4 swings: 2 traditional swings and 2 baby swings.
Are there slides?
This Cumberland County playground has a total of 2 slides. There is a larger straight slide and one decently-sized twisty slide.
What special features does the playground offer?
This park has very big steps leading into a dinosaur’s mouth with a tunnel underneath, monkey bars and a spinning board with solar planets on them.
What kind of ground cover does the playground have?
This park is covered in grass and a bit of mulch.
Is the playground at Forest Grove Park accessible?
The entire playground is level to the ground, making it accessible to anyone, but it has no special swings, ramps, or slides in the park for anyone confined to a wheelchair or stroller.
Is there shade available at the Forest Grove Park Playground?
This park has no particular spots of shade besides a tunnel under the dinosaur steps, and a picnic table and benches sometimes being shadowed by the trees.
Where is parking for Forest Grove Park?
There is a decent-sized parking lot on a bed of rocks and gravel.
Are there restrooms at Forest Grove Park Playground?
This park has 2 port-a-potties, one next to the park and one by the fields.
What else is there to do at Forest Grove Park?
In addition to the playground at Forest Grove Park, there are additional amenities available for visitors.
Are there walking trails?
There is a 3/10 of a mile paved walking trail on the outskirts of the park.
Are there fields or courts for sports?
The park offers visitors 2 soccer fields and 1 baseball field.
Bonus information we want you to know about Forest Grove Park
Forest Grove Park includes a picnic table, several benches, and a few barbecue grills.
Who do I contact about having a birthday party or event at Forest Grove Park Playground?
We provide these details about the playground as a service to our readers and the park. However, Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this park. To reserve Forest Grove Park Playground for a birthday party or private event, please contact them directly by calling (856) 694-1234, emailing [email protected], or visiting their website.
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Reg Wayton
Sunday 17th of July 2022
Franklin Township is in Gloucester County NOT in Vineland in Cumberland County.
Jennifer Auer
Monday 18th of July 2022
We are aware and have stated that in our guide. However, when you look at the Franklin Township website, information for this park is confusing. It's clear that Franklin Township is in Gloucester County, but Franklin Township manages this park AND they list the address as being in Vineland. - Jenn