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Barnegat Light House 12.63 miles
Barnegat Light, Ocean County, NJ
The Barnegat Lighthouse contains picnic areas, trails along the inlet and to the beach, and of course the lighthous...
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Location
Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingWalking -
Attractions
Attractions
Lighthouse -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric AreaScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalks -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsLighthouseParking Lot(s)
Beachwood Beach 2.02 miles
Beachwood Beach offers fun recreation for all the locals. You will find a swimming beach, pier for fishing, small p...
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Location
Clubhouse Rd,
Beachwood, NJ 08722 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Amenities
Amenities
BeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Brick Reservoir 14.73 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)
Brown's Woods Preserve 3.13 miles
You will find nice trails that are great for running and walking, with some being good for bikes as well. This is a...
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Location
117 Haines Road,
Toms River, New Jersey 08753 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrails
Bunker Hill Bogs Wildlife Recreation Area 12.06 miles
Bunker Hill Bogs is a wildlife recreation area in Jackson, NJ. It was dedicated as an official park in 2009 after m...
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Location
East Veterans Highway, Jackson, NJ 08527 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Trails
TrailsSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
Boat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrails
Cattus Island County Park 6.23 miles
Cattus Island County Park spans almost 500 acres and has a nature center, miles of trails (many with lovely vistas ...
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Location
1170 Cattus Island Blvd.
Toms River, New Jersey 08753 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Cloverdale Farm County Park 12.16 miles
Perhaps the most attractive aspect of the park is its natural beauty. Besides cranberries, the bogs are home to wil...
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Location
34 Cloverdale Rd,
Barnegat, NJ 08005 -
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Activities
BirdwatchingFishingHikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksHistoric Area -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trail -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Cooper Environmental Center 6.08 miles
Cattus Island is home to the newly renovated Cooper Environmental Center, where visitors of all ages will enjoy han...
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Location
1170 Cattus Island Blvd,
Toms River, New Jersey 08753 -
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Activities
Birdwatching -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
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Amenities
BathroomsPetting Zoo/Regular Zoo/AnimalsPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)
Deerwood Park 14.20 miles
Deerwood Park, located off Allenwood Lakewood Rd, offers 1 large play structure (ages 5 12), 1 smaller play struct...
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Location
2740 Allenwood Lakewood Road,
Howell Township, New Jersey 07731 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Trails -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park 14.28 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)
Forest Resource Education Center 13.01 miles
The Forest Resource Education Center (FREC) in Jackson provides an opportunity for people of all ages to learn and ...
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Location
495 Don Connor Boulevard,
Jackson, NJ 08527 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ForestState Park -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking PathsShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
Nature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Forge Pond 10.74 miles
Forge Pond offers amazing wildlife, paddling/boating activities, and much more.. all just feet from the bustling Rt...
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Location
off of Rt 70 (south of rt. 88)
Brick, New Jersey 08723 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat -
Trails
Trails
Water Trails (kayak / boat) -
Amenities
Amenities
Boat LaunchParking Lot(s)
Freekin Creekin Canoe & Kayak Rentals LLC (closed) 5.53 miles
Freekin Creekin Canoe & Kayak Rentals LLC is a canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP) rental service providing...
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Location
Berkeley Township, NJ 08721 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatYoga (Outdoor) -
Shop/Serv/Rent
Shop/Serv/Rent
Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals -
Sports Plus
Sports Plus
Outdoor Yoga Classes -
Trips
Trips
River Adventures -
Trails
Trails
Water Trails (kayak / boat) -
Amenities
Amenities
Parking Lot(s)
Island Beach State Park 8.83 miles
Seaside Park, Ocean County, NJ
Island Beach State Park, located in Ocean County NJ, offers beach access, cartop boat launching, walking trails thr...
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Location
Island Beach, New Jersey 08008 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Jakes Branch County Park
Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the ...
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Location
1100 Double Trouble Road
Beachwood, New Jersey 08722 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Metedeconk River 11.07 miles
The Metedeconk River of southeastern New Jersey flows from its North Branch and its South Branch to their confluenc...
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Location
Metedeconk River, Ocean County, NJ -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSwimming -
Trails
Trails
TrailsWater Trails (kayak / boat) -
Amenities
Amenities
Boat LaunchTrails
Midstream Rental - Kayaks, SUP, Yoga, Night paddling 10.50 miles
Midstream Rental will be renting wide stable kayaks, paddle boards and more for use in the Metedeconk River and For...
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Location
799 Rt. 70
Brick, NJ 08723 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingFitness Classes / TrainingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatYoga (Outdoor) -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Shop/Serv/Rent
Shop/Serv/Rent
Kayaks / Paddling (shop)Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals -
Sports Plus
Sports Plus
Outdoor Yoga Classes -
Trips
Trips
River Adventures -
Trails
Trails
TrailsWater Trails (kayak / boat) -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyTrailsParking Lot(s)
Pleasure Park 14.42 miles
Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County, NJ
Pleasure Park is a small family park in Point pleasant New Jersey. You will find a nice playground, basketball cour...
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Location
702 St Louis Ave,
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingPlaying in the playground -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsPicnic / Sitting Area
Point Pleasant Beach/Jenkinson's Boardwalk 14.90 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)
Sedge Islands 11.16 miles
Seaside Park, Ocean County, NJ
The Sedge Islands is a pristine wetlands area that teems with wildlife. Paddle through the sedges and see the large...
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Location
Island Beach, New Jersey -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boat -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Wildlife Management Areas -
Trails
Trails
Trails -
Amenities
Amenities
Trails
Sister Mary Grace Burns Arboretum of Georgian Court University 12.06 miles
Enjoy the four historic themed gardens of the former George Jay Gould estate, now a National Historic Landmark and ...
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Location
900 Lakewood Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Gardens / Arboretum -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
GardensPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Slade Dale Sanctuary 12.12 miles
Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ
The 13-acre Slade Dale Sanctuary is an important part of the local ecosystem, and is home to a number of unique ani...
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Location
Sea Point Dr.
Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkLand Preserve -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
Trails
Webb's Mill Bog 9.07 miles
Webb's Mill Bog is located within the Greenwood Wildlife Management Area in southern NJ. Following their small trai...
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Location
County Road 539
Manchester Township, NJ 08759 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Wildlife Management Areas -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksWalking Paths -
Amenities
Amenities
Trails
Wells Mills County Park 9.77 miles
Wells Mills has the distinction of being the largest park in the Ocean County park system with over 900 acres of pi...
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Location
905 Wells Mills Road (Route 532),
Waretown, NJ 08758 -
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
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Sandy -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyNature / Environmental CenterPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Winding River Park 3.57 miles
Winding River Park in Toms River is a large municipal park offering a variety of outdoor activities for all ages. I...
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Location
Route 37 & Hospital Road
Toms River, New Jersey 08753 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingEquestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsShade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Windward Beach Park 10.67 miles
Park amenities include parking, a playground, a tot lot, volleyball nets, picnic tables, a gazebo, fishing and crab...
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Location
265 Princeton Avenue
Brick, New Jersey 08724 -
Activities
Activities
BirdwatchingFishingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking Paths -
Amenities
Amenities
BathroomsBeachBoat LaunchCar Top Boat Launch OnlyPicnic / Sitting AreaParking Lot(s)