Avast! Raise the gangplank and get ready to board, because pirate-loving kids everywhere will want to head to…West Orange, New Jersey? The Essex County township might not sound like the hub of seafaring adventure, but that all changed when the town opened what might be the best themed playground in New Jersey – the Essex County Regatta Playground. Featuring a massive ship-themed play area filled with activities for kids of all ages, this waterfront playground is an immersive adventure that will have kids happily playing pirates until the sun goes down. And as for the adults accompanying them, they’ll be in the middle of the town’s waterfront complex with lots of things to do and see. It’s a charming adventure for the whole family, and you can set sail today without ever leaving New Jersey!

The Waterfront in West Orange is one of the town's most beautiful location - and it also hides a secret wonderland for kids.
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Welcome to the Regatta Playground, a place where young adventurers can board a ship and sail into their imagination.
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The large park area features lots of places to relax and have a picnic - and one massive surprise that's impossible to avoid.
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The centerpiece of the Regatta Playground is a massive jungle gym and play area in the shape of an old-fashioned ship. - complete with countless places to explore.
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The ship has activities suitable for the youngest kids, and more challenging areas for older kid who want a real sense of adventure.
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Away from the main ship, you'll find many other little activities for kids to fill their day.
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Not only will the kids not want to leave, the odds are good they'll come up with an epic story in their heads for their day of adventure.
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While the park is more popular in the warm months, it remains open in the winter - so there's nothing stopping some hardy kids from playing "Pirates of the Arctic Circle" for a change of pace.
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Have you visited the Essex County Regatta Playground? Let us know how you and yours enjoyed this unique themed playground in New Jersey in the comments section. If you want to find out more about the Waterfront, you can visit the official Essex County website for more details. For another treat for the whole family, make sure to visit this seaside fudge shop.

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Regatta Playground, Cherry Ln, West Orange, NJ 07052, USA