Quiet playground, separate toddler area
Mountainside Park in Upper Montclair has a quiet playground set far back from the road, behind the basketball court near train tracks, with separate equipment for toddlers and older kids plus basketball courts, tennis courts, and sports fields.
Free · Outdoor · Quiet-friendly · Ages 2-12
Playground is usually empty, making it less crowded than other parks in the area.
Two separate play structures: one for ages 1-3 and another for ages 3+; toddler equipment has four slides.
Set back from the street with two fences provides safe separation from traffic; trains pass quietly throughout the day.
On-street parking across the street can get crowded when events happen at the Iris Gardens nearby.
Limited shade in morning hours; indoor bathrooms open irregularly.