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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)
Bayside Park 10.04 miles
Bayside Park offers beautiful views of the bay and even better sunsets! The park offers easy access to fishing and ...
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Location
427 Rt 35 South,
Brick, New Jersey 08723 -
Activities
Activities
FishingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Amenities
Amenities
Picnic / Sitting AreaParking 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)
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 -
Activities
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)
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)
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)
Ocean County Park 11.68 miles
Ocean County Park in Lakewood, NJ, is a 323-acre historic park, formerly the estate of John D. Rockefeller. It feat...
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Location
Route 88 (Ocean Ave.)
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 -
Activities
Activities
Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsWalking PathsShade/Cover: Some Shade Shade/Cover: VariedShade/Cover: WoodedSurface Type: Paved -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsBeachDog Park / Dog AreaPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
Riverfront Park 13.57 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)
Riverwood Park 6.38 miles
Riverwood park offers many types of outdoor fields, river access, and 3 small campsites.
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Location
Commons Way
Toms River, New Jersey 08755 -
Activities
Activities
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Camping
Camping
Camp Type: Drive-up campingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote camping -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyShade/Cover: Wooded -
Amenities
Amenities
Sports / Athletic FieldsBathroomsPicnic / Sitting AreaTrails
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
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
Waretown Lake & Recreation Area 9.13 miles
Waretown Lake (off of Wells Mill Road in Waretown) is a small, but nice park offering a lake, basketball courts, an...
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Location
905 Wells Mill Road,
Waretown, New Jersey 08758 -
Activities
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Trails
Trails -
Amenities
Amenities
BeachPicnic / Sitting AreaTrailsParking Lot(s)
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)