General Amenities near Fort Monmouth Recreation Area

Multiuse Trails in Allaire State Park 10.24 miles

Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ

A network of trails winds through the park, providing opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback ride...

• Location

  Main parking lot is on Hospital Road,
  Wall Township, NJ 07727

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Bear Swamp Natural Area 10.72 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Bear Swamp Natural Area is a small park in Howell, New Jersey, that offers walking, horseback riding, birding and m...

• Location

  351- 399 Maxim Rd,
  Howell, NJ 07731

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Sandy Hook 10.95 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The seven-mile stretch of spectacular ocean and bay beaches on the "Jersey Shore" are excellent for surf casting, s...

• Location

  1 Bay Avenue
  Highlands, New Jersey 07732

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Attractions

  Lighthouse

  Attractions

• Parks & Gardens

  Historic AreaNational ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Soldier Memorial Park 11.03 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

Soccer & softball complex. Park will include 5 softball fields, 8 soccer fields and 2 multi-purpose fields, 3 play...

• Location

  450 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd,
  Howell, New Jersey 07731

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Henry Hudson Trail 11.14 miles

Leonardo, Monmouth County, NJ

This paved, 10-foot wide, 24-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling t...

• Location

  Western and Northern Monmouth County

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksRail To Trail

  Parks & Gardens

Allaire Dinosaurs 11.24 miles

Wall, Monmouth County, NJ

Tucked behind the group campground, in a special cedar forest, you will find a few magical (and wooden) Dinos livin...

• Location

  Allaire Group Campground,
  4001 Squankum-Allenwood Rd,
  Allenwood, New Jersey 07719

• Activities

  HikingMountain BikingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State Park

  Parks & Gardens

Keansburg Amusement Park 11.38 miles

Keansburg, Monmouth County, NJ

Keansburg Amusement Park is safe, clean affordable fun for young and old. Filled w/dozens of kiddie rides, thrill r...

• Location

  275 Beachway Ave,
  Keansburg, NJ 07734

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Amusement / Theme Park

  Attractions

Runaway Rapids Waterpark (Keansburg) 11.38 miles

Keansburg, Monmouth County, NJ

Keansburg Amusement Park is safe, clean affordable fun for young and old. Filled w/dozens of kiddie rides, thrill r...

Maple Leaf Farms 12.06 miles

Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ

We welcome you to Maple Leaf Farms for a pleasurable shopping experience. The Country store is a Rustic Retreat tha...

• Location

  525 Route 9 South,
  Manalapan, New Jersey 07726

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Farming

  Corn MazeHay Rides

  Farming

Sandy Hook Lighthouse 12.15 miles

Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ

The Sandy Hook Light is the oldest standing lighthouse and the oldest operating lighthouse in the United States. It...

• Location

  85 Mercer Road,
  Highlands, New Jersey 07732

• Activities

  Walking

  Activities

• Attractions

  Lighthouse

  Attractions

Michael J. Tighe Park 12.29 miles

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

Community green space with a playground, seasonal splash pad, skate park & baseball diamonds.

• Location

  65 Georgia Rd,
  Freehold, New Jersey 07728

• Activities

  Jogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Curtis Park 12.31 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

  Playing in the playground

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Deerwood Park Skatepark (closed) 12.31 miles

Howell, Monmouth County, NJ

!The Skate Park in Deerwood Park will be closed in 2023/24, and the ramps will be removed! The Deerwood Park Skate ...

Deerwood Park 12.41 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

  Playing in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Monmouth Battlefield State Park 12.43 miles

Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ

Monmouth Battlefield State Park preserves a splendid rural 18th-century landscape of hilly farmland and hedgerows t...

• Location

  Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkHistoric Area

  Parks & Gardens

Manasquan Beach Front Boardwalk 13.03 miles

Manasquan, Monmouth County, NJ

This mile-long asphalt boardwalk in Manasquan, NJ is the perfect place for an oceanfront run or stroll. Surround yo...

Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park 13.18 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

  FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Municiple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Cheesequake State Park 13.71 miles

Old Bridge, Middlesex County, NJ

Cheesequake State Park offers hiking, bike, walking, swimming, camping, and much much more for every who visits.

• Location

  300 Gordon Road
  Matawan, NJ 07747

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls

  Parks & Gardens

Turkey Swamp Park 13.91 miles

Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ

Turkey Swamp Park offers 1569 acres including a 17 acre lake for boating, fishing and skating, miles of trails, an ...

• Location

  200 Georgia Road
  Freehold Twp., New Jersey 07728

• Activities

  Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  County ParksPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens

Thompson Grove Park 13.97 miles

Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ

Thompson Grove Park contains walking paths, picnic areas, and a fishing lake, dog park

• Location

  Thompson Park Road
  Manalapan, New Jersey 07726

• Activities

  FishingWalking

  Activities

• Parks & Gardens

  Dog ParksMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)

  Parks & Gardens