Hey mama! Chances are you stumbled upon this blog post because you were looking for the best Central Jersey park to take your kids to this spring. I’ve got you covered. I’m Danielle! I’m a New Jersey family photographer, as well as a mom of twins. I know how important it is to get your kiddos out of the house and into the fresh air. That’s why I wrote this blog post. I wanted to share six reasons why Colonial Park in Somerset is the best Central Jersey park for kids.

Reason # 1 – Great Playgrounds

Colonial Park has two really great playgrounds for kids to play on. And an added bonus, they are fenced in! One playground is geared more for toddlers while the other one is geared more for the older child. So it’s a great choice if you have two or more kids at different age levels.

Reason # 2 – There is a Splash Pad

When looking for the best parks in Central Jersey; I always gravitate towards parks that have some sort of spray ground or splash pad. Especially in the late spring when the weather gets super hot. Colonial Park has a great splash pad that is right next to the playground. So once the kids are done playing in the water ,they can go straight to the play ground to dry off.

Reason # 3 – Paddleboats

Another reason why Colonial Park is the best park in Central Jersey, is because they have a small pond with paddleboats. The paddleboats are only open certain months out of the year (usually in the spring and summer.) They paddleboats are super cute and the pond is relatively small making it a quick and easy experience for the kids.

Reason # 4 – Miniature Golf

What better way to enjoy a warm spring night than playing a round of mini golf? And yes, Colonial Park has that too. Right next to the paddleboats, there is a really nice mini golf course for the kids to play on. It’s also right next to the playground and splash pad so everything is easy to get to.

Reason # 5 – Walking Trails

Colonial Park is truly the best Central Jersey park because it has everything. Right across the street from the playground, there is an entrance to a quick and easy nature trail. The trail itself is super flat and winds through trees and along another lake so it’s very easy to trek and scenic. You can easily hike the trail with young kids.

Reason # 6 – Flower Gardens

My last reason why Colonial Park in my favorite Central Jersey park is because there are two really beautiful flower gardens. The flower gardens are located at the far end of the park. So if you are at the playground, you will have to get in your car and drive over to the opposite side of the park. You can walk, but it is rather far for little kids. The flower gardens are in full bloom in the late spring and summer. My kids always have a great time walking around the gardens and looking for frogs or turtles in the small pond.

And that’s a wrap! I really hope you enjoyed these 6 reasons why Colonial Park in the best Central Jersey park. I’ve been going to Colonial Park for many years, and every time I go; my kids have a great time. Along with it being a great park for kids, it’s also a wonderful place to take family photos. As a New Jersey family photographer, I have taken several family photos at Colonial Park and the location never disappoints.

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