Shark River Park

Shark River Park At A Glance...

• Todays Sunrise: 7:14 am,   Sunset: 4:36 pm  
• New Jersey Shore Region Monmouth County

• Activities:

  • Equestrian / Horseback
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
    Easy hiking
  • Jogging / Running
    Great trail running
  • Mountain Bike
  • Skiing / Snowboarding
  • Walking

  Amenities:

  • Bathrooms
  • Nature / Environmental Center
  • Picnic / Sitting Area
  • Grills / Firering
  • Picnic shelter(s)
  • Picnic tables
  • Playground

  Trails:

  • Boardwalks
    Just over a few wet areas.
  • Rugged / Rocky

  Park Type:

  • County Parks
  • Park (General)
  • Playground

  Rules/Regulations:

  • Alcohol *NOT Permitted*
  • Pets Permitted: On Leash Only

Contact / Location

Trail & Path Info

The trails in the park are open for biking, hiking, horseback, and snow sports. The trails around the parking/picnic area off Schoolhouse Rd are nice, but short.

If you cross over Schoolhouse Road, you will find about 7 miles of trails. Our 100% favorite trail in the park is called "Pine Hills". If has the most elevation change, and is (what we consider) the most scenic of the trails in the park.

A note to bikers: Though biking is allowed in the park, we recommend against heading to Shark River for a bike ride. You'll find a lot of roots, sand, and trails that built for hiking, not biking. Out of the 30+ times I have been there, I have been there twice with a bike. The first time I ever went to the park was on a bike. I vowed to never go back. In early 2012 I went back again to easily grab some GPS data. It reconfirmed why we do not really bike here.

Facilities

This park has a two main of picnic areas, both located off the Schoolhouse Road parking lot. One of these includes a smaller shelter with 10 of so grills/tables. The larger pavilion contains bathrooms, park info, and more. About this pavilion there are also many grills and picnic tables.

Between / near the 2 picnic areas you will find a large play field, and a great playground.

Below are a few groups that we have connected to Shark River Park. If we are missing any, please let us know

• Monmouth County Parks System