Central Park of Morris County — Attraction in Hanover Township

Several ball fields and a playground that looks impressive. The playground has some really cool stuff to play with/on, but it's function is a bit off. First, it was extremely hot. Just about everything my 22 month old touched was too hot to play with. It was a very hot September day that made all the metal & plastic untouchable. He couldn't crawl through, sit on or hold onto anything! Fortunately, he LOVED to run through ALL the corridors. But, due to the heat, he quickly became overheated; so, we left less than 10 min after arriving. I would imagine, it's like this all summer for most kids. Second, it's those corridors that divide the playground into a bunch of sections. Maybe that's a good thing for older kids (in all fairness the park is marked that it's for 5-7 yr olds); but, there were 2 other families, both with preschoolers, and we all thought that it was tough to stay near our child. A little bit of freedom could quickly allow a huge separation. I can imagine that friends playing together can easily get lost from each other by ending up in these very divided sections. Third, a warning which has nothing to do with the park: this area is 25 mph....

This place is fantastic. My son's team has played soccer here a number of times. The turf field is well maintained. The lighting is good also. When you first come into the park, there is a kick ball field on your left. For ADULTS. That's pretty cool. You then have roller hockey after that and then, I think volley ball court after that. On the right you have, (1) a soccer field/lacrosse field/football field. (2) Next to that you have 3 more soccer fields. All the fields are being used, whether for practice, coed soccer or regular soccer games like our team. And last but not least it has a real bathroom, which is always nice for the ladies. No porta-potties. It also has a nice paved walking path to get some exercise on....

The park offers a variety of activities for people of all ages, There are two regulation-size in-line hockey rinks, as well as a 1.5-mile paved trail. There is a 5-acre fenced-in dog park with separate areas for small and large dogs. large playground with a variety of equipment for children of all ages. 11 miles of trails that wind through the park, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. There are several picnic areas with tables and grills. The park is open year-round and free admission. Overall, Central Park of Morris County is a great place to spend a day outdoors. It is a safe, clean, and well-maintained park that offers something...