Parks and Natural Areas near Shore (Region) of NJ

Capital to Coast Trail (not completed) 15.87 miles

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ

The Capital to Coast Trail is a 55-mile cross-state multi-use trail that is designed to span the state of New Jerse...

Carpenter's Park 9.46 miles

Brielle, Monmouth County, NJ

Carpenter's Park is located at the corner of Leslie and Green Ave. There is a small playground, swings, benches, an...

• Location

  608-610 Leslie Ave,
  Brielle, New Jersey 08730

• Activities

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

Cattus Island County Park 5.34 miles

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 ...

• Location

  1170 Cattus Island Blvd.
  Toms River, New Jersey 08753

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Clayton Park 17.81 miles

Upper Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

Clayton Park contains many miles of rolling singletrack winding through deep woods and along open fields.

• Location

  Emley's Hill Road
  Upper Freehold, New Jersey 08501

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Cloverdale Farm County Park 19.66 miles

Barnegat, Ocean County, NJ

Nestled in Barnegat Township, Cloverdale Farm County Park offers a unique glimpse into New Jersey’s agricu...

• Location

  34 Cloverdale Rd,
  Barnegat, NJ 08005

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Some Shade Shade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area 13.32 miles

New Egypt, Ocean County, NJ

Colliers Mills Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Ocean County spans over 12,000 acres of diverse Pinelands habitat,...

• Location

  401 Hawkin Rd,
  New Egypt, NJ 08533

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkWildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt

  Trails

• Amenities

  Boat LaunchTrailsShooting / Archery range

  Amenities

Community Park 7.36 miles

Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ

Community Park- Located in the center of Town on Bridge Avenue opened to the public in the Spring of 2004. The faci...

• Location

  2255 Bridge Avenue,
  Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsGardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Cooper Environmental Center 5.31 miles

Toms River, Ocean County, NJ

Located within the sprawling 530-acre Cattus Island County Park, the Cooper Environmental Center serves as the e...

• Location

  1170 Cattus Island Blvd,
  Toms River, New Jersey 08753

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishing

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Elv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Crosswicks Creek Park 20.53 miles

Allentown, Monmouth County, NJ

Crosswicks Creek Park, with Historic Walnford as its centerpiece, is a 1,500+ acre park in Upper Freehold Township....

• Location

  Monmouth County

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)Land PreserveRecreation AreasWildlife Management Areas

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Curtis Park 10.09 miles

Manasquan, Monmouth County, NJ

Located in a small beach town in Manasquan, New Jersey, Curtis Park features two large inclusive commercial playgro...

• Location

  20-2 Warren Ave,
  Manasquan, New Jersey 08736

• Activities

  BirdwatchingPlaying in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Picnic / Sitting Area

  Amenities

David C. Shaw Arboretum 22.95 miles

Holmdel, Monmouth County, NJ

The David C. Shaw Arboretum at Holmdel Park was established in the fall of 1963. Its 22 acres contain hundreds of s...

• Location

  Holmdel Park,
  44 Longstreet Rd,
  Holmdel, NJ 07733

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / Arboretum

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths

  Trails

• Amenities

  TrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Deep Cut Gardens 24.90 miles

Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ

Deep Cut Gardens is simply beautiful. You will find many walking trails, beautiful landscaping, a rose garden, sitt...

• Location

  352 Red Hill Road,
  Middletown, New Jersey 07748

• Activities

  BirdwatchingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksGardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Deerwood Park 6.77 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Deerwood Park, located off Allenwood Lakewood Rd, offers 1 large play structure (ages 5 12), 1 smaller play struct...

• Location

  2740 Allenwood Lakewood Road,
  Howell Township, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  BirdwatchingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  Trails

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Doc Cramer Recreational / Sports Complex 23.75 miles

Manahawkin, Ocean County, NJ

Doc Cramer Fields (in Manahawkin, NJ) offers baseballs fields, soccer fields, a football field, playgrounds, a disc...

• Location

  Doc Cramer Blvd.
  Manahawkin, NJ 08050

• Activities

  Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Dorbrook Recreation Area 18.59 miles

Colts Neck, Monmouth County, NJ

Dorbrook Recreation Area features 535 acres which include playgrounds, tennis, horseshoes, swimming pools, a Sprayg...

• Location

  Route 537
  Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722

• Activities

  BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming

  Activities

• Attractions

  RC Flying FieldSprayground / Splashground

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Special Places

  RC Flying Field

  Special Places

• Trails

  TrailsSurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsPoolRC Flying FieldParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground

  Amenities

Double Trouble State Park 9.96 miles

Berkeley, Ocean County, NJ

Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Ba...

• Location

  581 Pinewald Keswick Road
  Bayville, NJ 08721

• Activities

  HikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Sandy

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterTrails

  Amenities

East Freehold Showgrounds 15.62 miles

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

81 acre showgrounds for horse shows, dog shows, and special events each year. East Freehold Park is also the home o...

• Location

  1500 Kozloski Road
  Freehold, New Jersey 07728

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park 6.75 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Echo Lake Pavilion (can be reserved for special occasions), Echo Lake (for fishing and kayaking only - no swimming ...

• Location

  1205 Maxim Southard Road,
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trail

  Trails

• Amenities

  BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities

Edgar Felix Bikeway Trails 9.27 miles

Wall, Monmouth County, NJ

Edgar Felix Bikeway is a paved path stretching between Allaire Village, the town of Manasquan, and the Wall Municip...

• Location

  Wall, New Jersey 07719

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Rail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved

  Trails

• Amenities

  Trails

  Amenities

Eno's Pond County Park 14.07 miles

Lacey, Ocean County, NJ

Easy nature trails and observation decks over the pond make Eno's Pond County Park a relaxed place to walk and watc...

• Location

  330 East Lacey Road,
  Forked River, New Jersey 08731

• Activities

  BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County Parks

  Parks & Gardens

• Trails

  TrailsGuided / Nature trail

  Trails

• Amenities

  Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)

  Amenities