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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...
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Location
Manasquan Beach Front Boardwalk,
Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 -
Activities
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Trails
Trails
Boardwalks
Manasquan Inlet 13.59 miles
Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, NJ
Stroll along the boardwalk and jetty while taking a glimpse at shore life. The Manasquan Inlet is a favorite place ...
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Location
Point Pleasant / Manasquan, New Jersey -
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Activities
FishingWalking -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBeachPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Manasquan Reservoir 10.57 miles
The reservoir is the pride Monmouth County park system offering many great activities, both through the park system...
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Location
311 Windeler Road,
Howell, New Jersey 07731 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Shop/Serv/Rent
Shop/Serv/Rent
Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals -
Trails
Trails
TrailsSurface Type: Crushed rock -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBoat LaunchNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center 10.95 miles
Wetlands ecology and wildlife education center with interactive exhibits, school programs and wildlife observation ...
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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
Maple Leaf Farms 12.06 miles
Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ
Pick pumpkins, ride the hayride and wander the giant corn maze at Maple Leaf Farms' Fall Fun Fest, then catch the p...
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Location
525 Route 9 South,
Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 -
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Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Farming
Farming
Corn MazeFarm MarketHay RidesPick Your OwnPumpkin Picking -
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Amenities
BathroomsPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)Zip Line
Michael J. Tighe Park 12.29 miles
Michael J. Tighe Park, at 65 Georgia Road in Freehold Township, Monmouth County, has a playground, a seasonal splas...
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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)
Monmouth Park Racetrack 3.63 miles
Oceanport, Monmouth County, NJ
Welcome to beautiful Monmouth Park, the Resort of Racing. Here you'll find the best of both worlds - the rich histo...
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Location
Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport, New Jersey 07757 -
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Activities
Walking -
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Attractions
Racing / Race Track -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaRace TrackParking Lot(s)
Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook 8.67 miles
Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ
Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook provides beautiful views of Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook Bay, Raritan Bay and the New York...
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Location
460 Ocean Boulevard
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey 07716 -
Activities
Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksVeterans / MemorialScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaMonumentParking 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 BikingWalkingSkiing / 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
Oak Glen Park 10.22 miles
Oak Glen is a nice municipal park located in Howell NJ. It contains numerous recreational areas, including basketba...
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Location
275 Old Tavern Road
Howell, New Jersey 07731 -
Activities
Activities
Playing in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
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)
Point Pleasant Beach/Jenkinson's Boardwalk 14.27 miles
Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, NJ
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk (AKA Jenkinson's Boardwalk) is one of the most family-friendly boardwalks in New Jer...
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Location
300 Ocean Ave.,
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Boardwalks -
Amenities
Amenities
Mini GolfRoller coastersArcade Games / Games of skillBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
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)
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...
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Location
275 Beachway Ave,
Keansburg, NJ 07734 -
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Activities
WalkingSwimming -
Attractions
Attractions
Sprayground / SplashgroundWater Park -
Amenities
Amenities
Water Rides / AttractionsBathroomsBeachParking 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)
Sandy Hook Lighthouse 12.15 miles
Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ
Climb 95 steps and a nine-rung ladder with a park ranger to the top of the oldest operating lighthouse in the count...
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Location
26 Hudson Road,
Highlands, New Jersey 07732 -
Activities
Activities
Walking -
Attractions
Attractions
Lighthouse -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Historic Area -
Amenities
Amenities
Lighthouse
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)
Sea Girt Lighthouse 11.39 miles
Tour the keeper's house, from the parlor up to the lantern room, at the last live-in lighthouse built on the Atlant...
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Location
9 Ocean Avenue,
Sea Girt, New Jersey 08750 -
Activities
Activities
Walking -
Attractions
Attractions
LighthouseMuseum / Gallery -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsLighthouse
Shark River Park 6.54 miles
Shark River Park offers outdoor fun, for the whole family. You will find trails for walking, hiking and biking. As ...
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Location
1101 Schoolhouse Road
Wall, New Jersey 07753 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsBoardwalksRugged / Rocky -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
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)
Soldier Memorial Park 11.03 miles
Soccer & softball complex. Park will include 5 softball fields, 8 soccer fields and 2 multi-purpose fields, 3 play...
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Location
450 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd,
Howell, New Jersey 07731 -
Activities
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: No ShadeSurface Type: Crushed rock -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Spermaceti Cove Life Saving Station 10.34 miles
Step inside an 1894 U.S. Life-Saving Service station that sits right behind the beach at Sandy Hook, where surfmen ...
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Location
Hartshorne Drive, between Beach Lots D and E, Sandy Hook
Highlands, New Jersey 07732 -
Activities
Activities
Walking -
Attractions
Attractions
Museum / Gallery -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Historic Area -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBeachParking Lot(s)
Sunnyside Recreation Area 4.54 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Sunnyside Recreation Area is the home of the Park System's Equestrian Division providing fundamental equestrian exp...
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Location
628 Middletown-Lincroft Road
Middletown, New Jersey 07060 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County Parks -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Picnic / Sitting AreaTrails
Tatum Park 6.81 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Tatum Park has 366 acres of rolling hills, open fields and bird-filled woods, as well as two Activity Centers, a pl...
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Location
151 Red Hill Road
Middletown, NJ 07748 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSome are challengingWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Thompson Grove Park 13.97 miles
Manalapan, Monmouth County, NJ
Thompson Grove Park contains walking paths, picnic areas, and a fishing lake, dog park
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Location
Thompson Park Road
Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Dog ParksMuniciple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Trails -
Amenities
Amenities
Dog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Thompson Park (Monmouth County) 4.39 miles
This Monmouth County Park is great for people of all ages looking for outdoor fun!
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Location
805 Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, New Jersey 07738 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyDog Park / Dog AreaNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Thompson Park Off-leash Dog Area (Monmouth County) 4.27 miles
The 1.5 acre off-leash area at Thompson Park, Lincroft consists of a 1.25-acre area for dogs over 35 lbs and a 0.25...
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Location
805 Newman Springs Rd,
Lincroft, NJ 07738 -
Activities
Activities
Walking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog Parks -
Amenities
Amenities
Dog Park / Dog Area