19th Hole-Par 12

One of two multis in this incredible nature preserve for where it is.  Playground is not directly on path to both stages of multi, but is at the other end of the park near the waterfall mentioned in the cache listing.

A Diamond in the Rough (Seton Falls)

Well, the playground is not really "near" this cache, but it's near one of the parking lots and is a really nice one.  But the cache itself is a nice short walk for the kids, so combining the two it's on the list.

Cluck Cluck

First multi on our list.  Playground is near stage 1.  Stage two is probably going to be the biggest cache you've ever gone for (with lots of swag for the kiddies).

CT Solar System: Sol

Stage 1 takes you to a great 9/11 memorial and the final is near an interesting exhibit about the Hudson River

Democracy in America

Dog Bait

Everyone is FTF in Nannahagen

Eye See You

Approaching from Saxon Woods Road and driving to the playground after is MUCH shorter, though the bridge at that trailhead is currently broken so use caution crossing the stream with small children (but it's not hard).  The level 3 terrain rating probably reflects the last 50 ft. and is grossly overrated (our son found this when he was 6).

Hudson's Hide

Playground is the same one mentioned in the White Lantern Corps bookmark.  A little farther away to this one from the playground.  Playground has a sprinkler to cool off during the summer months.

Indigo Tribe

Maple Wood Park Multi

Micro Park--Long Island Mews

Well, to be honest, we obviously had to bookmark this one [:)].  I do have to say be really careful with small kids on this one and also note that the playground is not really near the cache but is in the same park.  

OCATT - HALIJUSAPA

Public swimming pool nearby (county park pass required).  Nearby playground (free and open to all) is called Andy's Place and is quite unique, it was designed so that handicapped children could enjoy most of the area.  Also mini golf nearby.

Out of the woods - 2a (The next generation)

One of two multis in this incredible (for where it is) nature preserve.  Playground is at the other end of the park near the waterfall near part 1 of the multi.

Rattlesnake Creek in Seton Falls Park

A bit of a rough hike for small kids but very doable and closest of the many caches in this park to the playground.

Ridge Park Rocks

To get to the small playground, walk from the picnic area toward the pool paralleling the parking lot.  Terrain for this cache is "borderline" for small children but they should be OK, just be a little careful.  County park pass required for pool but not the park, but better to do in the cooler months when no "pool muggles" around.

Ridge View

River Crossing

Note that the trail head near the playground is about 1/2 mile from the cache "as the crow flies" and up to a 3/4 mile walk if you wish to stay "on trail" and minimize bushwacking.  Some of the terrain is hilly/rocky, still "kid friendly" but could be difficult for very small children (like toddler age, our kids were 7 and 5 when we found it but we put off seeking it for a couple of years for this reason).

Saxon Woods Cache

Snug as a Bug in Central Park

This is a list of caches we either hid or found that can be enjoyed with young children that also happen to be near playgrounds.  They are all in a portion of the NY City area (the Bronx, northern Manhattan and Westchester/Fairfield Counties) as almost all of our finds are here.

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