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Kid-Friendly Places in West Milford, NJ

10+ kid-friendly spots in West Milford

Hiking & Nature5 Sports & Swim2 Parks & Playgrounds2 Farms & Animals2 Libraries1 Tutoring & STEM1 Games & Amusements1 Dance & Theater1

Apshawa Preserve

Free · West Milford · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Apshawa Preserve in West Milford spans 583 acres of mixed hardwood forest with over five miles of blazed trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding, plus the scenic 40-acre Butler Reservoir popular with birdwatchers.

Trail map available on the website; some trails were recently rerouted so download the current version before visiting.

Bearfort Fire Tower

West Milford · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

The Bearfort Fire Tower is a 68-foot tower located in West Milford on Pequannock Watershed land, offering a moderate 5-mile round-trip hike with views of northern New Jersey, New York City, and the Catskill Mountains. The trail passes ruins of Cross Castle and a stone water tower, then descends to Hanks Pond.

Pequannock Watershed permit required; check permit details before heading out.

Bubbling Springs Park

West Milford · Hiking & Nature

Bubbling Springs Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in West Milford.

Camp Hope

West Milford · Games & Amusements

Camp Hope is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in West Milford.

Camp Vacamas Association

West Milford · Tutoring & STEM · Indoor & outdoor

Hands In 4 Youth, home to Camp Vacamas in West Milford, runs sleepaway camp, day camp, and afterschool programs for children ages 5-17, with a 100-year history serving underserved youth from the tri-state area.

Sleepaway sessions run 12 or 19 days in summer; bus transportation provided at no extra cost from NYC and selected NJ/NY locations.

Hannah's House of Dance

West Milford · Dance & Theater · Indoor · Hosts birthdays

Dance studio in West Milford offering classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, contemporary, and acro for ages 18 months through adults, plus mommy-and-me and private lessons.

Birthday parties last 1.5 hours and include an obstacle course, games, and music.

Hazelman Farms

West Milford · Farms & Animals

Hazelman Farms is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in West Milford.

Long Pond Ironworks State Park

West Milford · Hiking & Nature

Long Pond Ironworks State Park is a kid-friendly fitness & sports spot in Hewitt.

Nature Connection of West Milford

West Milford · Farms & Animals · Outdoor

Nature Connection of West Milford is a nonprofit focused on community gardens, farmers markets, and environmental education in West Milford. The organization offers programs like canning workshops, gardening consultations, and farm-to-table events that engage families with local food and nature.

The West Milford Farmers Market hosts free educational events like Harper Turner Farms' chicken-feeding program in summer.

New CREATIVE playground

West Milford · Parks & Playgrounds

New CREATIVE playground is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in West Milford.

Passaic Valley Martial Arts Inc

West Milford · Sports & Swim · Indoor

Passaic Valley Martial Arts Inc in West Milford offers general martial arts instruction for kids and teens.

Sensory Garden and Play

West Milford · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor

Sensory Garden & Play is a nature-based education program in West Milford and Hewitt that runs drop-in forest experiences and workshops for young children, including storytelling, sensory play, and hands-on STEM activities in outdoor settings.

Dress for the weather; the program operates rain or shine and recommends checking brand partnerships for outdoor gear discounts.

West Milford Family Pump Track

Free · West Milford · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor

West Milford Family Pump Track is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in West Milford.

West Milford Township Library

Free · West Milford · Libraries · Indoor

West Milford Township Library in West Milford offers programs and activities for children, teens, and adults, including STEAM workshops, book clubs, craft sessions, and drop-in creative stations.

Side entrance is open while main entrance is being repaired.

Westbrook Tennis Courts

West Milford · Sports & Swim

Westbrook Tennis Courts is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in West Milford.