Freedom Fields County Park 1160 Route 539, Little Egg Harbor Township Active recreation is the theme at this conveniently located sports field complex. Soccer, softball and baseball fields have been developed to meet the needs of the expanding population of Southern Ocean County. Mantoloking Bridge Fishing Pier 30 Mantoloking Road, Mantoloking With great views of the Barnegat Bay, this is sure to be one of the best fishing or crabbing spots in all of Ocean County. Beaver Dam Creek County Park 40 acres 3430 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant Take a leisurely stroll along Beaver Dam Creek’s boardwalk through tidal wetlands, seemingly miles from civilization. This expertly groomed park has something for everyone! Enjoy a picnic under the pavilion while the kids cavort on one of two playgrounds, or engage in your favorite sport on six acres of playing fields, two superb tennis courts and a basketball court. 24 www.sparkexploreocean.com Gull Island County Park/Conservation Area 48 acres 419 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach This diminutive park is a perfect spot for bird-watching or perhaps a lazy day of catching fish. Bring lunch and relax on a bench along the busy waters of the Manasquan River just across from the island conservation area. A. Paul King County Park 48 acres 2 West Bay Avenue, Stafford Township (Manahawkin) Situated on lovely Manahawkin Lake, this park lies nestled in the heart of Stafford Township. It offers a variety of recreation possibilities, a brightlycolored children’s playground and a large picnic area shaded by a stand of pines. Cattus Island County Park 530 acres 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard, Toms River 732-270-6960 The unspoiled beauty of nature is the main attraction at Cattus Island County Park. This environmentally sensitive park boasts several miles of trails, many offering lovely vistas of the adjacent Barnegat Bay. Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, where visitors of all ages will enjoy hands-on displays along with collections of live reptiles and fish and special programs throughout Saturday and Sunday. The park also has a beautiful Butterfly Garden. Nature discovery backpacks are available to borrow— inquire at the office trailer. Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices 39 acres 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River 732-506-9090 This beautiful site on the Silver Bay is the home of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices, where numerous activities sponsored by the Department are planned and supervised under the guidance of Parks & Recreation Chairman, Freeholder John C. Bartlett, Jr. These activities include recreational and educational programs, a summer concert series, environmental programs, sports programs, arts and crafts classes and trips to a variety of events and locales. Additionally, many programs and classes for adults and children are held in the spacious and fully accessible program room. During summer months, Ocean County Parks boat, the “Bay Cruiser,” is docked on site for ecological tours of the Silver and Barnegat Bay area. Photo courtesy of Ocean County Parks & Recreation Photo courtesy of Ocean County Parks & Recreation
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