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Allaire Dinosaurs 11.24 miles
Tucked behind the group campground, in a special cedar forest, you will find a few magical (and wooden) Dinos livin...
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Location
Allaire Group Campground,
4001 Squankum-Allenwood Rd,
Allenwood, New Jersey 07719 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingHikingMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State Park -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
Picnic / Sitting Area
Allaire State Park 9.90 miles
Allaire state park offers biking, a historical village, hiking, railroads, trails, fishing, deep woods, and many ac...
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Location
4265 Atlantic Ave.
Farmingdale, NJ 07727 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric Area -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challengingShade/Cover: Wooded -
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Amenities
BathroomsCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsRC Flying Field
Bayshore Waterfront Park 9.96 miles
Port Monmouth, Monmouth County, NJ
Bayshore Waterfront Park offers a fishing pier, a nice beach for swimming, access to Raritan Bay, and beautiful vie...
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Location
719 Port Monmouth Road,
Port Monmouth, New Jersey 07758 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksHistoric AreaPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / Easy -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Bear Swamp Natural Area 10.72 miles
Bear Swamp Natural Area is a small park in Howell, New Jersey, that offers walking, horseback riding, birding and m...
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Location
351- 399 Maxim Rd,
Howell, NJ 07731 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Dirt -
Amenities
Amenities
Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Beaver Dam Creek County Park 14.93 miles
Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ
Beaver Dam Creek County Park is located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, and offers tennis, a baseball field, a soccer ...
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Location
3460 Bridge Avenue,
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 -
Activities
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Bernard J. Cooke Memorial 14.23 miles
Bernard J. Cooke Memorial is located in Brick, NJ. It features large kids' and toddlers' playgrounds, a scooter tra...
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Location
44 Burnt Tavern Rd,
Brick Township, New Jersey 08724 -
Activities
Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: No ShadeSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaSkate ParkParking Lot(s)
Brick Reservoir 11.95 miles
The Brick Reservoir consists of a 1.6 mile, crushed rock path, along with multiple fishing stations and picnic a...
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Location
811 Herbertsville Rd,
Brick, New Jersey 08724 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: No ShadeSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
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.
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Location
300 Gordon Road
Matawan, NJ 07747 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsVolleyball CourtsBathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
David C. Shaw Arboretum 7.32 miles
The David C. Shaw Arboretum at Holmdel Park was established in the fall of 1963. Its 22 acres contain hundreds of s...
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Location
Holmdel Park,
44 Longstreet Rd,
Holmdel, NJ 07733 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingHikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths -
Amenities
Amenities
TrailsParking Lot(s)
Deep Cut Gardens 6.96 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Deep Cut Gardens is simply beautiful. You will find many walking trails, beautiful landscaping, a rose garden, sitt...
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Location
352 Red Hill Road,
Middletown, New Jersey 07748 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / ArboretumScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsGardensNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Deerwood Park Skatepark (closed) 12.31 miles
!The Skate Park in Deerwood Park will be closed in 2023/24, and the ramps will be removed! The Deerwood Park Skate ...
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Location
2740 Allenwood Lakewood Rd,
Howell Township, NJ 07731 -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / Easy -
Amenities
Amenities
Picnic / Sitting AreaSkate ParkParking Lot(s)
Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park 13.18 miles
Echo Lake Pavilion (can be reserved for special occasions), Echo Lake (for fishing and kayaking only - no swimming ...
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Location
1205 Maxim Southard Road,
Howell, New Jersey 07731 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trail -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Edgar Felix Bikeway Trails 10.69 miles
Edgar Felix Bikeway is a paved path stretching between Allaire Village, the town of Manasquan, and the Wall Municip...
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Location
Wall, New Jersey 07719 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Rail To Trail -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Trails
F. Bliss Price Arboretum and Wildlife Sanctuary 1.68 miles
Eatontown, Monmouth County, NJ
The Bliss Arboretum boasts many acres of paths through woodlands managed conservatively by the Eatontown Shade Tree...
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Location
62-52 County Rte 547,
Eatontown, New Jersey 07724 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
GardensTrailsParking Lot(s)
Henry Hudson Trail 11.14 miles
This paved, 10-foot wide, 24-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling t...
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Location
Western and Northern Monmouth County -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksRail To Trail -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksRail To TrailWater Trails (kayak / boat)Shade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Herbertsville Park 13.33 miles
The amenities in Herbertsville Park include a softball field, basketball courts, two playgrounds, a paved walking/j...
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Location
498 Nebraska Ave,
Brick Township, New Jersey 08724 -
Activities
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Historic Allaire Village 9.97 miles
Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ
The historic Allaire Village contains buildings from the 19th century, including a general store, blacksmith shop, ...
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Location
4263 Atlantic Ave,
Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric Area -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Joe Palaia Park / Saul Rubin Fields 3.76 miles
The Township of Ocean is home to a number of great parks and outdoor facilities available for use, including Joe Pa...
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Location
Joe Palaia Park
Oakhurst, NJ 07755 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center 10.95 miles
The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center is dedicated to providing experiences of learning and discovery relate...
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Location
331 Georgia Tavern Road
Howell, New Jersey 07731 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Michael J. Tighe Park 12.29 miles
Community green space with a playground, seasonal splash pad, skate park & baseball diamonds.
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Location
65 Georgia Rd,
Freehold, New Jersey 07728 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsSkate ParkParking Lot(s)Sprayground / Splashground
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...
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Location
Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric Area -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsMonumentParking Lot(s)
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...
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Location
Main parking lot is on Hospital Road,
Wall Township, NJ 07727 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrailsParking Lot(s)
Nature Interpretive Center in Allaire State Park 9.87 miles
Farmingdale, Monmouth County, NJ
To help preserve the park's flora and fauna, large areas of Allaire State Park have been left in their natural stat...
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Location
Allaire State Park,
4265 Atlantic Ave,
Wall Township, NJ 07727 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State Park -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths -
Amenities
Amenities
Nature / Environmental Center
Orchard Park 11.66 miles
Orchard Park is a nice township park with a few fields, a big and small kid playground, tennis courts, a paved walk...
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Location
Wall, New Jersey 07719 -
Activities
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Some Shade Shade/Cover: VariedSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Osborn/Treasure/Nienstedt Island (Manasquan River) 14.14 miles
Escape to Nienstedt Island, famously dubbed "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, nestled in the Manasquan R...
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Location
Manasquan River
Brielle, New Jersey 08730 -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Historic Area -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy -
Amenities
Amenities
Trails
Poricy Park 4.98 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Poricy Park Conservancy has been preserving 250 acres of open space, wildlife and their habitats, prehistoric fossi...
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Location
345 Oak Hill Rd
Middletown, New Jersey 07748 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Historic AreaMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
Nature / Environmental CenterTrailsParking Lot(s)
Riverfront Park 14.45 miles
Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ
Located on the beautiful Manasquan River where the former Point Pleasant Hospital once stood. This facility offers ...
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Location
The corner of Maxson Ave. and River Rd
Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742 -
Activities
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
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...
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Location
1 Bay Avenue
Highlands, New Jersey 07732 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Attractions
Attractions
Lighthouse -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Historic AreaNational ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: PavedSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsLighthouseMonumentParking Lot(s)
Sawmill Bike Path 13.72 miles
The Sawmill Bike Path is located in Brick Township, NJ, offers a nice crushed rock path multiple miles long.
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Location
Brick, New Jersey 08724 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: Ample ShadeShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Crushed rock -
Amenities
Amenities
Picnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Sickles Park 3.82 miles
Little Silver, Monmouth County, NJ
Sickles Park is located in Little Silver, NJ, next to Sickles Market. The park offers Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse, C...
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Location
200 Rumson Rd,
Little Silver, New Jersey 07739 -
Activities
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)