6 kid-friendly spots in Franklin Lakes
Free · Franklin Lakes · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve in Franklin Lakes offers multiple trails through natural woodland and wetland areas, with leashed dogs welcome throughout the property.
Leashed dogs are permitted on all trails; clean up after pets.
Free · Franklin Lakes · Libraries
Franklin Lakes Public Library in Franklin Lakes serves the community with a collection of borrowed materials, free programs, classes, and workshops for all ages, including a dedicated children's department with storytimes, crafts, music, and snack classes.
Children's programs require registration; check the events calendar online before visiting.
Free · Franklin Lakes · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Lorrimer Sanctuary in Franklin Lakes is a 14-acre nature preserve with a self-guided trail system winding through second-growth woods and a visitors center in a historic house dating to the late 1700s; the site offers year-round outdoor exploration, naturalist-led programs for kids, and a gift shop.
Lucy's Trail is wheelchair accessible; other trails are open dawn to dusk daily.
Franklin Lakes · Sports & Swim · Indoor
Ninja Gym in Franklin Lakes combines parkour-inspired obstacle courses with gymnastics training, teaching kids climbing, balancing, swinging, jumping and tumbling through year-round classes.
Classes are 55 minutes; Lil' Ninjas (ages 4-5) is the entry point for younger kids.
Franklin Lakes · Sports & Swim · Indoor
Parisi Speed School of Franklin Lakes in Franklin Lakes is a sports performance training facility offering strength, conditioning, and athletic development programs for young athletes across multiple age levels and ability levels.
The facility has a staff development coach who programs movements carefully for all athletes, ensuring training is age-appropriate and well-designed.
Free · Franklin Lakes · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Parsons Pond Park in Franklin Lakes is an 84-acre green space with walking trails, a pond, playground, picnic areas, and sports facilities including baseball fields, tennis, and pickleball courts.
The park can get busy on weekends and after school; visit on a weekday for a quieter experience.