10+ kid-friendly spots in Boonton
Boonton · Libraries
Boonton Holmes Public Library in Boonton offers a catalog of print and digital resources, including ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, comics, and movies through services like Libby and Hoopla.
Boonton · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Boonton Lanes is a 24-lane bowling alley in Boonton with automatic scoring, bumpers, arcade games, and a full-service grill; it's a straightforward spot for open bowling, birthday parties, and league play.
Call ahead to confirm open lanes are available; league play can fill up spots throughout the week.
Boonton · Sports & Swim · Outdoor
Brookhollow’s Barnyard Goat Yoga is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Boonton.
Boonton · Dance & Theater
Elite Dance Company of Morris County is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Boonton.
Free · Boonton · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Grace Lord Park in Boonton sits along the Rockaway River gorge, just minutes from Main Street, with a short trail to waterfalls, an old footbridge, and a playground at the top for families who want to split time between exploring and sitting.
The upper playground and picnic area is flat and easy.
Free · Boonton · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Griffith Park in Boonton sits along the riverbank with views and benches, offering a quiet spot for families to relax and picnic.
Picnic tables and a circular seating area available; bring your own food and drinks.
Free · Boonton · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Manor Park in Boonton is a shaded neighborhood park with a playground featuring bucket swings designed for younger children, picnic tables, and a quiet atmosphere suited for family walks.
Bucket swings are geared toward toddlers and young children.
Boonton · Games & Amusements
Parsippany Roller Hockey Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp.
Free · Boonton · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area in Boonton spans over 1,500 acres with well-marked hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate, dramatic rock formations like the Pyramid and Split Rock, and seasonal nature programming for all ages.
The Red Trail is a 2-mile easy loop suitable for families with young children.
Boonton · Sports & Swim · Indoor & outdoor
River Vu Farms in Boonton Township is a working horse farm offering English riding lessons for ages 6 and up, horse boarding, and a summer day camp for ages 7–14 that combines riding, grooming, barn care, and creative activities.
Call ahead to confirm camp space; capacity is limited to 10 campers per week and sessions fill up.
Free · Boonton · Museums & History · Outdoor
Sheep Hill Astronomical Association runs a public observatory in Boonton with an 18-inch telescope, hosting viewing nights on the third Friday of each month (weather permitting) where families can look through the scope at the night sky.
The observatory is located at the top of Ross Drive in Boonton; plan to arrive by 7:30 pm for the public viewing night.
Boonton · Dance & Theater · Indoor
Studio K Dance Project in Boonton is a single-teacher dance studio run by Miss Katherine, who teaches ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and other styles to children and teens. The studio emphasizes personalized instruction and a family-oriented community, with recitals held in June.
Large, safe parking lot with quick access to surrounding towns including Montville, Mountain Lakes, and Parsippany.
Boonton · Parks & Playgrounds
Tourne County Park is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Boonton.