6 kid-friendly spots in Cedar Grove
Free · Cedar Grove · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Cedar Grove Community Park in Cedar Grove offers playgrounds, sports fields, picnic areas, and access to local trails for outdoor family activities.
The park has a community pool that families use; check ahead about seasonal hours and access.
Cedar Grove · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor
Cedar Grove Community Pool in Cedar Grove is a seasonal municipal pool open from late May through early September, offering family memberships and daily guest passes.
Pool operates weekends only from late May through mid-June, then daily through early September; check the schedule before visiting.
Free · Cedar Grove · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Cedar Grove Park is a 77-acre Essex County park in Cedar Grove featuring a farm-themed playground, bocce courts, fitness stations, and walking paths that connect to the 36-mile Lenape Trail across 18 county parks.
The farm-themed playground is the main draw for kids; it's part of a larger park with plenty of walking paths for different activity levels.
Cedar Grove · Libraries
Cedar Grove Public Library is a kid-friendly learning & education spot in Cedar Grove.
Free · Cedar Grove · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Mills Reservation spans 157 acres across Cedar Grove and Montclair with four major walking trails plus smaller paths through forest; one trail leads to a cliff overlook of the New York skyline.
One of the main trails ends at Quarry Point, a scenic cliff overlook with views toward Manhattan.
Cedar Grove · Parks & Playgrounds
Robert j O'toole Community park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Cedar Grove.