Baby and Toddler Friendly Parks & Playgrounds in South Jersey

SOUTH JERSEY

The parks are listed in alphabetical order by county, then town - my favorite toddler-friendly parks are marked with an *

BURLINGTON COUNTY

  • *Jakes Place (Delran): This playground is very baby and toddler friendly. There are tons of smaller kid equipment and structures and a rubber floor. There is a small baby section that is completely gated in. You will also find restrooms on-site and a large parking lot.
  • Fullerton Memorial Park (Moorestown) (aka Zelly): This is a great playground for toddlers because there is a specific toddler section that is gated too. There are baby swings as well. There is so much to explore at this playground.
  • Laurel Acres (Mt. Laurel): The playground has a soft resin surface throughout. There are multiple areas each with their own toddler area. There are baby swings. There is also a semi-gated area away from the bigger park area that is just for toddlers.
  • Fort Medford Playground (Medford): This playground is so big that you could truly spend all day here. There is a large wooden structure that is completed barred in, so easy for toddlers to explore without worrying they'll fall off. There is another whole section with toddler level structures and barring around it too. There are slides that are at a lower level, as well as an enclosed sandbox with higher walls, lots of structures to explore, and of course, baby swings!
  • Imagination Kingdom (Pemberton): This playground is huge and has rubber padded floor throughout! There are multiple structures to explore and a specific toddler-friendly section. There is a lower to the ground section with 4 baby swings. There are 21 slides with many that are lower to the ground, as well as some ground level sensory play. The see saws are great and toddler-friendly too! 
    • Accessibility: There is a ramp onto the playground equipment as well as some ground-level sensory play. There are no wheelchair accessible swings but there is a glider that is accessed from the ramp.

CAMDEN COUNTY

  • Haddon Lake Playground (Audubon): This playground has two sections... There is toddler-friendly area with smaller equipment, resin surface, nice shade, etc. Then there is another small section with baby swings, resin surface, and a little dome structure babies can crawl in. This is not gated in.
  • *Lost World Park (Barrington): Lost World feels like a little hidden treasure tucked away in the woods with fresh equipment, picnic tables, and fencing to keep younger kids safe. It is also one of the most accessible playgrounds in Camden County, designed so kids of all abilities can play side by side. We love that it's fully gated in with a small opening in the front, there's a gated in crawlers area, and it's got a fun dinosaur theme. The best part is the sandbox where you can dig for fossils. There are baby swings, and a resin surface. The only downside is no bathrooms.
  • *Wish Upon a Star Park (Barrington): This playground has a special gated in Crawlers Area with a little house and a rubber floor which is great. There are baby swings, a whole section with musical play instruments for littles, and just more toddler size equipment. While the main playground is not fully gated in, the baby section is a great option that is. A great baby and toddler friendly option.
  • Scott Merula Playground (Bellmawr): Another toddler-friendly option with smaller toddler-sized equipment and it's fully gated in.
  • *Knight Park Playground (Collingswood): This playground has a dedicated section for crawlers and new walkers with a soft resin surface. There is very low to the ground equipment for them to crawl and play on and it's partially fenced in. There are also baby swings and lots of open grass to put out a mat. Not gated in.
  • Newton Lake Playground (Collingswood): This playground was completely redone in 2025 with colorful new structures, a fun forest theme, and soft rubber surfacing that makes it easy for toddlers, strollers, and wheelchairs. It sits inside Newton Lake Park, which also has bike paths, picnic areas, and even fishing spots, so families can make a whole day of it. Located along S Newton Lake Dr
  • Newton Creek Playground (Collingswood): Renovated along with Newton Lake, Haddon Creek now has modern play equipment, safe rubber surfacing, and spots for parents to sit while kids play. It was designed with accessibility in mind, so children of all abilities can enjoy it together. There is a separate toddler area and some nice shade at this playground. No bathrooms and it is not gated in.
  • Garden State Rotary Complex (Cherry Hill): This park has a really nice fenced-in toddler/younger child area with smaller equipment, and the other half of the area is for bigger kids.
  • Jakes Place (Cherry Hill): This playground is fairly toddler friendly. There are tons of smaller kid equipment and structures and a rubber floor. There are no baby swings, but the whole playground is fully gated in.
  • Chapel Ave Park (Cherry Hill): This playground is fully gated in which is a big plus for toddlers. All of the equipment is fairly low to the ground and nothing is too crazy high. They have a parent and me swing as well as one baby swing.
  • Gregory Dalessio Park (Cherry Hill): This playground is fully gated in which is a big plus for toddlers. There is a section of equipment that is low to the ground and designed for toddlers, there are baby swings, and adorable rocket ship see saws.
  • Springbrook Park (Cherry Hill): This is a very nice and quiet, completed gated in playground. The structures are not super high, so it's a nice option for toddlers. Parking on street, but unfortunately no bathrooms.
  • Hoff's Playground (Haddon Heights): A nice park behind a log cabin at the Haddon Heights community center. There are some cool nature-themed components to the park, toddler-friendly structures, baby swings, and a nice nature trail behind it to walk which is fun for exploring. Designated parking lot, no bathrooms.
  • *Mountwell Playground (Haddonfield): This neighborhood spot just got a full makeover with brand-new equipment and plenty of space to climb and explore. It’s a fun place for toddlers, though the ground is mulch instead of rubber, which can be tricky for strollers and wheelchairs. There aren’t bathrooms nearby, so plan ahead.
  • First Presbyterian Church Playground (Haddonfield): This playground has several toddler-friendly options, a small sandbox, and baby swings. It's also fully gated in which is a big plus. It's only open when the preschool is not in session from 11:30am-12:15pm or after 3:30pm during the weekdays or all weekend. Designated parking lot, no bathrooms.

  • William G. Rohrer Children's Playground (Pennsauken): This playground sits inside the huge Cooper River Park, giving families easy access to walking paths, open space, and shady spots. The playground itself is updated and fun, and restrooms in the larger park make it easier for longer visits with little ones. This is one of the largest playgrounds in South Jersey with 3 very distinct play areas by age group. They have an expansive crawler/toddler section that is one of the best in our area. While there are restrooms on site, it is not gated in.

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

  • Fasola Park Playground (Deptford): This playground is huge, there are several sections with different play structures - at least 2 or 3 out of the 4 sections are appropriate for toddlers 1-3 years old. All of the play equipment sits on rubber floor which is great for falls. There are two areas with baby swings. Low to the ground musical instruments as well as toddler-height picnic tables make this such a great option for toddlers. The playground is not gated in though and doesn't have many shade structures for the summer sun. In the summer, they offer a splash pad which is so much fun! **In Summer 2024, they opened a new toddler-friendly separate playground area down by the tennis courts.
  • Veterans' Memorial Park (Clementon): A large park with multiple sections including toddler-friendly equipment. A big bonus is that it is fully gated in all the way around.
  • Pterosaur Pterrace Playground (Edelman Fossil Park, Mantua): This dinosaur-themed playground is a favorite for kids who love to climb, with a giant wooden Pteranodon that stretches 45 feet across. Families will also find toddler slides, swings, climbing areas, and a sand pit for digging up replica fossils. It is free to visit from dawn to dusk as part of the Edelman Fossil Park trails.
  • Red Bank Battlefield (National Park): This is Gloucester County’s historic park that is located on the waterfront of the Delaware River. There is a lovely ship-themed playground to enjoy, walking trail along the river, a seasonal butterfly garden, and more! Don't forget that they do have bathrooms!

  • Jake’s Place (Sicklerville): Jake’s Place is known as a “playground for everybody,” with ramps, sensory play zones, swings, and soft rubber ground. The whole space is fenced in and built so kids of all ages and abilities can play together safely. No bathrooms on site.