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Allaire Dinosaurs 9.15 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 -
Activities
HikingMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
State Park -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyElv Change: Mainly FlatWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy
Allaire State Park 10.50 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric Area -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challenging
Arrowhead Park 5.31 miles
Small park in Brick, NJ that includes the following: Playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic tables, picnic field, w...
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Location
Green Tree Rd
Brick, NJ 08724 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy
Beachwood Beach 4.69 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
FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park
Bear Swamp Natural Area 10.23 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Dirt
Brick Reservoir 8.45 miles
The Brick Reservoir consists of a 1.6 mile, crushed rock path, along with multiple fishing stations and picnic area...
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Location
811 Herbertsville Rd,
Brick, New Jersey 08724 -
Activities
FishingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Brown's Woods Preserve 3.99 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
Jogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy
Bunker Hill Bogs Wildlife Recreation Area 8.81 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City Park -
Trails
Has TrailsSurface Type: Sandy
Cattus Island County Park 2.71 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock
Community Park 6.62 miles
Point Pleasant Boro, Ocean County, NJ
Community Park- Located in the center of Town on Bridge Avenue opened to the public in the Spring of 2004. The faci...
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Location
2255 Bridge Avenue,
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Double Trouble State Park 8.71 miles
Double Trouble State Park offers an outstanding example of the Pine Barrens ecosystem and a window into the Pine Ba...
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Location
581 Pinewald Keswick Road
Bayville, NJ 08721 -
Activities
HikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalking -
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric Area -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Sandy
Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park 8.83 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
FishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trail
Edgar Felix Bikeway Trails 9.91 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
Equestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningMountain BikingWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Rail To Trail -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved
Forest Resource Education Center 10.16 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
State ForestState Park -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyGuided / Nature trailWalking Paths
Herbertsville Park 7.15 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
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Paved
Historic Allaire Village 10.41 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
Equestrian / HorsebackJogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
State ParkHistoric Area -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyBoardwalksSurface Type: Crushed rockSurface Type: Paved
Island Beach State Park 12.23 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatWalkingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy
Jakes Branch County Park 6.32 miles
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
Equestrian / HorsebackHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Sandy
Manasquan Reservoir 11.86 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksPark (General) -
Shop/Serv/Rent
Kayak / Canoe / Rowboat Rentals -
Trails
Has TrailsSurface Type: Crushed rock
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center 12.02 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 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningWalking -
Attractions
Zoo / Aquarium -
Parks & Gardens
Park (General)Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySurface Type: Crushed rock
Manasquan River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) 9.16 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
State ParkWildlife Management AreasScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsWater Trails (kayak / boat)
Multiuse Trails in Allaire State Park 10.18 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingHikingHuntingJogging / RunningMountain BikingSkiing / Snowboarding -
Parks & Gardens
State ParkScenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / EasySome are challengingWalking PathsSurface Type: DirtSurface Type: Sandy
Ocean County Park 5.87 miles
Ocean County Park contains outdoor areas of all shapes and sizes. From baseball to swimming to a dog park to playgr...
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Location
Route 88 (Ocean Ave.)
Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 -
Activities
Disc Golf / Frisbee GolfFishingJogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalkingSkiing / SnowboardingSwimming -
Parks & Gardens
County ParksDog Parks -
Trails
Has TrailsWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Orchard Park 9.87 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
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Pine Park 8.43 miles
Pine Park, on the northwest corner of town,was once a part of George Jay Goulds estate, the parks 149 acres now spo...
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Location
500 Country Club Dr
Lakewood, NJ 08701 -
Activities
Jogging / RunningPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General)
Point Pleasant Beach/Jenkinson's Boardwalk 8.93 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
Jogging / RunningWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Scenic Overlook / Waterfalls -
Trails
Boardwalks
Riverfront Park 7.41 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
FishingJogging / RunningPaddling - Kayak/Canoe/Row boatPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Elv Change: Flat / EasyWalking PathsSurface Type: Paved
Riverwood Park 3.92 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
Equestrian / HorsebackFishingJogging / RunningMountain BikingPlaying in the playgroundWalking -
Camping
Camp Type: Drive-up campingCamp Type: Hike-to / Remote camping -
Parks & Gardens
Municiple / City ParkPark (General) -
Trails
Has TrailsElv Change: Flat / Easy