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Ellsworth Park Playground

πŸ“ Union City, NJ

β˜…4.3(80 Google reviews)

Community playground in Union City, NJ on 24th Street with park staff on site. Serves local families and children in a residential neighborhood setting.

βœ“ staffed parkβœ“ fencedβœ“ community playgroundβœ“ Union Cityβœ“ supervisedβœ“ local families
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β˜…Featured review by Humberto Contla

The staff in the park are power hungry bullies. Was unable to watch my kids properly because I was force to park my kids scooters outside the park because he said they don’t allow it. We respect the rules on not riding the scooter in the park but to not be allowed to bring it inside and the staff forcing us to leave it outside the park unattended is crazy.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for local Union City families with younger children who want a staffed, supervised play environment. Parents bringing wheeled equipment like scooters or balance bikes should expect to leave them outside the fenced area per park rules.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Leave scooters, bikes, and wheeled equipment outside the park fence β€” staff enforce this rule
⏰Staffed supervision makes this a more structured environment than most neighborhood playgrounds
🎟️Check the park's posted rules before arrival to avoid any friction with on-site staff

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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80 Google reviews

Consistent family use55%
Staffed supervision25%
Equipment rules enforced20%
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Humberto Contla

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β€œThe staff in the park are power hungry bullies. Was unable to watch my kids properly because I was force to park my kids scooters outside the park because he said they don’t allow it. We respect the rules on not riding the scooter in the park but to not be allowed to bring it inside and the staff forcing us to leave it outside the park unattended is crazy.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Ellsworth Park Playground is a community play space on 24th Street in Union City, New Jersey. Park staff are present on site, which provides a level of supervision uncommon in smaller neighborhood playgrounds. The park has rules around equipment like scooters β€” staff enforce a no-riding policy, and equipment must be left outside the fence. The playground draws a loyal local following and earns a solid 4.3 rating across 80 reviews.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday08:00 – 21:00
Tuesday08:00 – 21:00
Wednesday08:00 – 21:00
Thursday08:00 – 21:00
Friday08:00 – 21:00
Saturday08:00 – 21:00
Sunday08:00 – 21:00

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