10+ kid-friendly spots in Ringwood
Ringwood · Parks & Playgrounds
Boro field is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Ringwood.
Ringwood · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor
Highlands Natural Pool in Ringwood is an Olympic-sized, stream-fed swimming pool in a wooded setting next to Norvin Green State Forest, with no chemical treatment of the water. Day passes and seasonal memberships are available to the public, and the grounds include a picnic area with grills and open fields for recreation.
Call ahead before visiting; inclement weather can delay opening, cause early closing, or shut down the pool entirely.
Free · Ringwood · Hiking & Nature · Outdoor
Ninety-six acres of formal gardens surrounded by 1,000 acres of woodlands in Ringwood, with kid-focused activities including scavenger hunts, a scale-model solar system walk, and easy woodland hikes designed for families.
Family woodland hikes run the third Sunday of each month; smaller children may need to be carried on uneven terrain.
Free · Ringwood · Museums & History · Indoor
Ringwood Manor Association of the Arts is a non-profit visual arts organization housed in the Carriage House at Ringwood State Park, offering exhibitions and educational programs throughout the year.
Summer Solstice Celebration (June 20) features arts, crafts, yoga, and music from 10am-4pm with both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Free · Ringwood · Libraries · Indoor
Public library in Ringwood offering storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers, plus drop-in and registered STEM workshops and programs for elementary and middle grades.
Toddler Happy Hour Storytime runs Friday mornings and requires no advance registration; just show up.
Ringwood · Music · Indoor
Ringwood School of Music specializes in private piano lessons for all ages and levels, taught by conservatory-trained instructors from schools like Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music. Lessons happen at the Ringwood studio or in your home, and students perform twice yearly at organized recitals.
Free trial lesson available for new students of any level.
Ringwood · Sports & Swim
Ringwood Skatepark - Ringwood, NJ is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Ringwood.
Ringwood · Hiking & Nature
Ringwood State Park - State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites is a kid-friendly play & entertainment spot in Ringwood.
Ringwood · Hiking & Nature
Sculpture Loop Trail is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Ringwood.
Ringwood · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor
Shepherd Lake Recreation Area in Ringwood offers lake access with pedal boats, kayaks, and canoes, plus a playground and picnic areas with grills for families seeking water and outdoor activities.
The playground provides entertainment for children alongside water activities and picnic areas.
Free · Ringwood · Parks & Playgrounds · Outdoor
Stonetown Recreation Complex in Ringwood offers two softball fields, a full-sized basketball court, a kids' playground, and open grass space for practices and games.
The complex includes a snack stand and restrooms on-site.
Ringwood · Hiking & Nature
The New Weis Center is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Ringwood.
Ringwood · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
World Gymnastics Academy in Ringwood offers recreational and competitive gymnastics classes for boys and girls at all skill levels, plus camps and birthday parties.
Programs span beginner through advanced levels, so siblings or mixed-ability groups can find appropriate classes.