A while back, some folks on the Point Pleasant Beach, Boro & Bay Head Community Group on Facebook asked about everyone's favorite parks to explore in the area. We figured we would share some of our favorites here!
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Wall, Monmouth County, NJ
Tucked behind the group campground, in a special cedar forest, you will find a few magical (and wooden) Dinos living in harmony.
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Allaire Group Campground,,
4001 Squankum-Allenwood Rd,,
Allenwood, New Jersey 07719
- Info on ExploringAllaire
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https://www.exploringallaire.com/visit/dinos-in-allaire/
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Wall, Monmouth County, NJ
Allaire state park offers biking, a historical village, hiking, railroads, trails, fishing, deep woods, and many acres to explore.
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4265 Atlantic Ave.,
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
- Office
- (732) 938-2371
- State Website
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http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html
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Howell, Monmouth County, NJ
Bear Swamp Natural Area is a small park in Howell, New Jersey, that offers walking, horseback riding, birding and more.
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351- 399 Maxim Rd,,
Howell, NJ 07731
- Land Managed By Howell
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http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/114/Recreational-Activities
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Jackson, Ocean County, NJ
Bunker Hill Bogs is a wildlife recreation area in Jackson, NJ. It was dedicated as an official park in 2009 after many hours of hard work by the Jackson Pathfinders. You will find fishing, paddling, and walking opportunities.
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East Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527
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Toms River, Ocean County, NJ
Cattus Island County Park spans almost 500 acres and has a nature center, miles of trails (many with lovely vistas of the adjacent Silver Bay), a nice playground and some picnic tables.
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1170 Cattus Island Blvd.,
Toms River, New Jersey 08753,
Ocean County
- Phone
- (732) 270-6960
- Website
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http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/cattus.html
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New Egypt, Ocean County, NJ
Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Ocean County spans over 12,000 acres of diverse Pinelands habitat, including upland pine-oak forests, Atlantic white cedar swamps, and numerous ponds and lakes. It offers extensive opportunities for hunting, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, and paddling, managed by the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.
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401 Hawkin Rd,,
New Egypt, NJ 08533
- Basic information and maps
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http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/wmaland.htm#colliers
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Berkeley, Ocean County, NJ
Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Barrens history.
- Mailing Address
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581 Pinewald Keswick Road,
Bayville, NJ 08721
- Phone
- (732) 341-6662
- Interpretive Center
- (732) 341-4098
- Website
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http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/double.html
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Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ
The historic Allaire Village contains buildings from the 19th century, including a general store, blacksmith shop, carpenters shop, managers house, foremans house and a church.
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4263 Atlantic Ave,,
Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727
- Phone
- (732) 919-3500
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http://www.allairevillage.org/
- Facebook
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https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoricVillageAtAllaire/
- Info from NJ State Park System
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https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html#allaire
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Seaside Park, Ocean County, NJ
Island Beach State Park, located in Ocean County NJ, offers beach access, cartop boat launching, walking trails through natural dunes, and much more
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Island Beach, New Jersey 08008,
Ocean County
- Phone
- (732) 793-0506
- Website
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http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/island.html
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Beachwood, Ocean County, NJ
Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the park will highlight the beauty, history, and natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens. Don't forget the huge playground and playground hiking trail!
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1100 Double Trouble Road,
Beachwood, New Jersey 08722
- Phone
- 732-281-2750
- Website
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http://www.oceancountyparks.org/frmRegContentPrks?ID=0694b294-986f-46e6-a679-d03ac775c176
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Allenwood, Monmouth County, NJ
Located along the Manasquan River, Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area is a haven for wildlife from the heavily developed surrounding area. It contains hiking and biking trails throughout the property. And since this is a WMA, hunting is permitted during a good portion of the year.
- Eastern Address
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Ramshorn Drive,
Allenwood, New Jersey 08720
- Western Address
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Ridge Rd,
Brick, NJ 08724
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Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ
Monmouth Battlefield State Park preserves a splendid rural 18th-century landscape of hilly farmland and hedgerows that encompasses miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, picnic areas, a restored Revolutionary War farmhouse and more.
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Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA
- Phone
- (732) 462-9616
- Website
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http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/monbat.html
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Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Poricy Park Conservancy has been preserving 250 acres of open space, wildlife and their habitats, prehistoric fossil beds, and the Historic Murray Farmhouse.
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345 Oak Hill Rd,
Middletown, New Jersey 07748
- Phone
- 732-842-5966
- Website
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http://ppc.wildapricot.org
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Brick, Ocean County, NJ
The Sawmill Bike Path is located in Brick Township, NJ, offers a nice crushed rock path multiple miles long.
- Address
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Brick, New Jersey 08724,
Ocean County
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Wall, Monmouth County, NJ
Shark River Park offers outdoor fun, for the whole family. You will find trails for walking, hiking and biking. As well as playgrounds, open fields, a fishing pond and more.
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1101 Schoolhouse Road,
Wall, New Jersey 07753
- Phone
- (732) 922-4080
- Website
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http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/Page.aspx?ID=2537
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Lincroft, Monmouth County, NJ
This Monmouth County Park is great for people of all ages looking for outdoor fun!
- Address
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805 Newman Springs Road,
Lincroft, New Jersey 07738,
Monmouth County,
- Phone
- (732) 842-4000
- Website
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https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2539
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Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ
Turkey Swamp Park offers 1569 acres including a 17 acre lake for boating, fishing and skating, miles of trails, an archery range and playgrounds.
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200 Georgia Road,
Freehold Twp., New Jersey 07728,
Monmouth County,
- Phone
- (732) 462-7286
- Website
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http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/Page.aspx?ID=2540
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Toms River, Ocean County, NJ
Winding River Park in Toms River is a large municipal park offering a variety of outdoor activities for all ages. It features paved paths perfect for walking and biking, numerous wooded nature trails for hiking, and multiple playgrounds for children. The park also provides river access for activities like fishing, picnic areas with tables and pavilions, sports fields, and an ice skating center.
- Address
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Route 37 & Hospital Road,
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
- Website
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https://www.tomsrivertownship.com/211/Recreation
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