Frenchtown Boro Park Playground in Frenchtown New Jersey is a playground tucked into a wooded area. While an older playground it still offers kids in Hunterdon County multiple ways to climb and play.
10 Things to Know About Frenchtown Boro Park Playground in Frenchtown Borough
As part of our challenge to write about 100 New Jersey playgrounds in 100 days we bring you the details about Frenchtown Boro Park Playground, a playground in Frenchtown.
Where is Frenchtown Boro Park Playground located?
The playground is located at Kingwood Avenue (Route 12) and Creek Road in Frenchtown, New Jersey in Hunterdon County. The park is part of the Frenchtown park system.
What kind of playground equipment does the Frenchtown Boro Park have?
Frenchtown Boro Park Playground is a great place to visit since there is a mix of old and new playground equipment, a sandbox area, and lots of swings.
Are there swings?
There are 5 baby swings, 5 regular swings, and 2 accessible swings.
Are there slides?
There are 3 small slides best for 2 to 5-year-old kids.
There are two smaller open slides next to each other and a slightly longer open slide that twists a bit as kids go down.
What special features does the playground offer?
There are numerous things such as monkey bars, a sandbox with toys, merry-go-round/spinner, climbing rocks, and a balance beam. As of July 17, 2022, the zip line was currently broken.
What kind of ground cover does the playground have?
The ground cover is wood mulch.
Is the playground at Frenchtown Boro Park accessible?
There are 2 accessible swings, a sandbox area, and an accessible pretend steering wheel and periscope.
Is there shade available at the Frenchtown Boro Park Playground?
There is no direct shade over the play equipment but there are a lot of larger trees nearby next to benches.
There is also a large pavilion in the center of all of the equipment with lots of seating and 3 charcoal grills.
Where is parking for the Frenchtown Boro Park?
There is a small parking lot next to the playground.
Are there restrooms at Frenchtown Boro Park Playground?
We did not notice any restrooms. The park’s website does say restrooms are open April – October.
What else is there to do at Frenchtown Boro Park?
In addition to the playground at Frenchtown Boro Park, there are additional amenities available for visitors. The stream allows fishing. The pavilion has electricity and there are grills in the park.
Are there walking trails?
For hikers, they will likely enjoy the 1-mile Mill Race Nature Trail nearby. It is a loop trail. There are lots of picnic tables as well. It is also only a few minutes’ walk from downtown Frenchtown.
Are there fields or courts for sports?
There are no fields or courts at this park.
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Who do I contact about having a birthday party or event at Frenchtown Boro Park Playground?
We provide these details about this park as a service to our readers and the park. However, Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this park. To reserve Frenchtown Boro Park Playground for a birthday party or private event, please contact them directly by calling (908) 996-4524, emailing [email protected], or visiting their website.
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