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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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HikingMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy
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 -
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Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challenging
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 -
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Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
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 -
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Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy
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 -
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Activities
HikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
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 -
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Activities
HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksGardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
Hartshorne Woods County Park 8.11 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Hartshorne Woods County Park offers great biking, hiking, jogging, and views of the ocean and NYC
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Location
Middletown, New Jersey 07748 -
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Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain Biking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / Rocky
Holmdel Park 7.67 miles
Holmdel Park is one of Monmouth County's most popular locations for active recreation and nature appreciation.
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Location
44 Longstreet Road
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733 -
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Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
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Trails
Trails
Has TrailsFitness Trail Walking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Huber Woods Park 6.67 miles
Middletown, Monmouth County, NJ
Huber Woods Park offers miles or trails built for biking and hiking, and offer scenic views of the surrounding area
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Location
25 Brown's Dock Road
Middletown Twp., New Jersey 07760 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsRugged / RockySurface Type: Crushed rock
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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
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Shop/Serv/Rent
Shop/Serv/Rent
Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsSurface Type: Crushed rock
Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) 11.40 miles
Allenwood, Monmouth County, NJ
Located along the Manasquan River, Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area is a haven for wildlife from the heavil...
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Location
Ramshorn Drive
Allenwood, New Jersey 08720 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsWater Trails (kayak / boat)
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
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric Area -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy
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
HikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Historic AreaMuniciple / City ParkPark (General)Land Preserve -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths
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 -
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Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Attractions
Attractions
Lighthouse -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Historic AreaNational ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksFitness Trail Guided / Nature trailWalking PathsSurface Type: PavedSurface Type: Sandy
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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsBoardwalksRugged / Rocky
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
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSome are challengingWalking Paths
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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Turkey Swamp Park 13.91 miles
Turkey Swamp Park offers 1569 acres including a 17 acre lake for boating, fishing and skating, miles of trails, an ...
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Location
200 Georgia Road
Freehold Twp., New Jersey 07728 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyFitness Trail Walking Paths