Most parents would know this park form sports league practices. This park has a several baseball and soccer fields and a playground perfect for toddlers. The play structure is built low to the ground, with recycled rubber surface. It even has monkey bars that are low enough that your pre-schoolers can try on their own. While big kids play baseball, their younger siblings play at the playground. As you can imagine, it gets very busy on weekends and also on weekdays around 4pm with children from nearby private schools. Aside from that this playground is rather quiet.

Address: Great Road, past Pretty Brook Road, Princeton
Restroom: Yes
Playground Surface: Recycled Rubber
Parking Lot: Yes

This park has swings and three interesting play structures: climbing frames with slides, tunnels and rock climbing walls. Adjacent to the play area are soccer fields. There are paved paths throughout the park for strolling and practicing bike riding. This park is a popular destination for play dates in the summer as the tress provide nice shades. There is a big hill in the back of the park great for sledding in the winter.

Address: Rosedale Road, across from Johnson Park School, Princeton
Restroom: Yes
Playground Surface: Mulch and soil
Parking Lot: Yes

A quaint neighborhood playground with gated play area. This playground is very popular. If you are new to Princeton or a new mom, this is a great place to meet other moms. The gated play area has a sand box and a play structure, and tall trees that provide nice shades in the summer. Though you see young children playing, the play structure is designed for older children, as there are wide openings and gaps. There are swings and an open field outside the gated area.

Address:Spruce Street and Linden Lane, Princeton
Restroom: No
Playground Surface: Mulch
Parking Lot: Street Parking

A large sand box with lots of toys is the main attraction of this park. Besides the sand box, there are a small play structure with slide, swing, and climbing frame. Adjacent to the play area are a baseball field and an open field. There are paved walking paths if you want to stroll and enjoy the various specimen of trees. You can spread your blanket and have a picnic under shady trees. It is a popular destination for play dates, and you will always find someone here. You can spend hours at this beautiful 17-acre park, but the down side is that there is no restroom. Make sure to bring a portable potty for your child.

Address: Lovers Lane, between Mercer and 206, Princeton
Restroom: No
Playground Surface: Mulch and dirt
Parking Lot: Yes

Located in Kingston, around the corner from Main Street Café, this playground is relatively unknown. You might want to grab a cup of coffee, because this playground will keep your children occupied. The school donated the land to Franklin Township. The town has put in an exciting new play structure. What makes parents even happier is that it has a soft recycled rubber surface. One of the great play structures in the area. Adjacent to the play area is an open field. It’s worth checking it out.

Address: 25 Laurel Avenue, Kingston
Restroom: No
Playground Surface: Recycled Rubber
Parking Lot: Yes

Nested in a Belle Mead residential neighborhood, this playground is a popular destination for play dates. It has nice play equipments and an open field for children to run around. Only problem is that there are no tall trees to offer shades in the summer.

Address: Devon Drive off Rt 206, Belle Mead
Restroom: No
Playground Surface: Mulch
Parking Lot: Yes

This park has a playground with four climbing frames to satisfy children of all ages.  It also has swings and a large sandbox. This playground gets hot in the summer as it has no trees, but there is a pavilion if your children want to cool off.  Adjacent to the playground is a roller hockey link, well used by children who are learning to ride bikes.  In addition to the play area, this park has a baseball field, soccer field, and a dog park.

Address:  Scotts Corner, Plainsboro
Restroom: Yes
Playground Surface: Mulch
Parking Lot:  Yes

This park has a playground with swings and interesting climbing frame. This is a big park with baseball fields, basket ball courts and etc. If you are driving, you need to use the entrance on Bergen Street to get to the playground shown above. This park is a popular destination for play dates .

Address: Yeger Drive and Bergen Street, Lawrenceville
Restroom: Yes
Playground Surface: Mulch and soil
Parking Lot: Yes

This 122-acre park has aquatic facility baseball fields, tennis courts and a nice playground with swings and picnic tables. Surrounding trees provide a nice shade for picnic tables. The playground is well attended. Use the entrance on Princeton-Hightstown Road for the playground.

Address: off of Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor
Restroom: Yes
Playground Surface: Mulch and soil
Parking Lot: Yes