Red Bank Battlefield Park is a great place to visit in order to get great views of Philadelphia, a history lesson, and for your kids to enjoy the Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground.
The park houses monuments, a butterfly house, pavilions, the James & Ann Whitehall House, a playground area, and a walk along the Delaware River. Around the house, there are also numerous small gardens such as a Colonial garden, herb garden, and dye garden.
10 Things to Know About Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground in National Park NJ
As part of our challenge to write about 100 New Jersey playgrounds in 100 days we bring you the details about Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground, a playground in National Park New Jersey.
Where is Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground located?
The park is located at 100 Hessian Avenue in National Park New Jersey in Gloucester County. The park is part of the Gloucester County park system.
What kind of playground equipment does the Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground have?
The park offers two different play areas for children. There is one for the little guys and another for older kids. Since our last review of this playground in 2013, it looks like the playground for toddlers and preschoolers was updated with new equipment.
Are there swings?
There are 2 baby swings.
Are there slides?
There are 4 open straight slides and 1 open twisty slide.
What special features does the playground offer?
The smaller playground structure has an alligator for kids to sit on.
It also has a little space where kids can pretend to hide and shoot a cannon.
There are stand-alone structures that provide games and activities: a matching game, a game where you choose what an animal wears, and a thing for them to practice telling the temperature.
The larger playground structure has numerous different types of things for kids to climb up.
What kind of ground cover does the playground have?
The ground cover is wood mulch.
Is the playground at Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground accessible?
At the small playground, there is a ground-level accessible ship wheel and drums. There are no accessible swings or ramps onto equipment.
Is there shade available at the Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground?
There is no direct shade over the play equipment. There are a lot of trees nearby and benches in the shade.
There are also a couple of pavilions not far from the playground. Underneath the larger play structure, there is some shade with two seats.
Where is parking for the Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground?
There are two parking lots. One parking lot is to the right when you reach the destination and one is to the left. We preferred starting at the parking lot to the right which was closer to the river, monuments, and Whitall house. Then we walked over towards the parking lot on the left which was right next to the playground and bathrooms.
Are there restrooms at Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground?
Indoor restrooms are in a small building next to the parking lot that is near the playground. There is a water fountain outside the restroom to refill water bottles.
What else is there to do at Red Bank Battlefield Park?
In addition to the playground at Red Bank Battlefield Park, there are additional amenities available for visitors.
Are there walking trails?
You can walk right along the Delaware River. The long paths have plaques that share details about the history of Red Bank Battlefield Park. There is a path that runs closer to the water and a path that is more inland. Hiking trails are also available.
Are there fields or courts for sports?
There are no fields or courts for sports but there are open grassy areas.
Bonus information we want you to know about Red Bank Battlefield Park
In 1777, this was the site of Fort Mercer which helped to prevent the British from going to Philadelphia and the house was being used as a field hospital. Although outnumbered, the Americans were able to defeat the Hessians who were fighting for the British.
There are multiple things to be seen such as a monument, canon, Philadelphia views, the Delaware River, the Whitall House, numerous small gardens, and a butterfly house.
Butterfly House
The Butterfly House is open from 10 am to 12:30 pm Thursday to Sunday for tours. There is also hopscotch and a small caterpillar tunnel right next to this. Butterflies can be seen outside of the house due to the variety of native plants that have been planted to attract pollinators.
Whitall House
The Whitall House is open periodically throughout the year for tours. More information can be found on its Facebook page. The James and Ann Whitall House is currently closed.
There are various special events throughout the year such as the Butterfly Festival, Family History Day: Vintage Baseball Game, and more.
Bring along 25 cents to be able to look through the viewers near the river.
Who do I contact about having a birthday party or event at Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground?
We provide these details about Red Bank Battlefield Park Playground as a service to our readers and the park. However, Jersey Family Fun is not directly involved with this park. To reserve Red Bank Battlefield Park playground for a birthday party or private event, please contact them directly by calling (856) 853-5120 or visiting their website.
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