Looking for a fun way to get some exercise with the fam? Take a stroll in one of the awesome parks and paved paths in and around Point Pleasant's! These are perfect for families who want to get moving while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
One of the best parks for a leisurely walk is Riverfront Park in Point Boro. Not only does it have gorgeous views of the Manasquan River, but it also offers a nice paved path around the park. Take a break on one of the many benches along the way and soak up the scenery.
Another great place for a walk would be the trails and boarkwalk in Beaver Dam Creek County Park (Boro). It's the perfect spot for families with young children who want to explore and play!
Lastly, a great choice for stroll outside is to hit the boards in PPBeach. From the northern tip at the inlet, to the southern end at The Food Shack, you can cover 1 full mile each way! With beautiful views of the ocean, beach, and dunes, you will have a lot of eye candy as you get your move on.
So, grab your sneakers and get ready to take a stroll in one of area's amazing parks. With stunning views and paved walking paths, it's the perfect way to get some exercise while spending quality time with the family.
Fun places around PPB!
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Point Pleasant Beach/Jenkinson's Boardwalk 0.78 miles
Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk (AKA Jenkinson's Boardwalk) is one of the most family-friendly boardwalks in New Jersey. This one-mile long boardwalk along the beach has a great selection of games, rides, food and fun.
- Address
- 300 Ocean Ave.,, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742
- Phone
- 732-892-0600
- Point Pleasant Beach (gov)
- http://www.pointpleasantbeach.org
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/ppb-jenkinsons-boardwalk/
Riverfront Park 1.01 miles
Located on the beautiful Manasquan River where the former Point Pleasant Hospital once stood. This facility offers a Pavilion with picnic area and charcoal grills, walking pier, bocce court, large playground, open field area and benches.
- Address
- The corner of Maxson Ave. and River Rd, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742
- Official Site / Information
- http://www.ptboro.com/rec_pages/riverfrontpark.htm
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/riverfront-park-point-pleasant/
Community Park 1.71 miles
Community Park- Located in the center of Town on Bridge Avenue opened to the public in the Spring of 2004. The facility has two Softball fields and a full length Soccer field. There is a Playground, concession stand and bathrooms that are open daily
- Address
- 2255 Bridge Avenue,, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey 08742
- Website
- https://ptboro.com/recreation/facilities/community-park/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/community-park-ppb/
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Beaver Dam Creek County Park 2.16 miles
Beaver Dam Creek County Park is located in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, and offers tennis, a baseball field, a soccer field, a paved walking path with a boardwalk, and a nice playground.
- Address
- 3460 Bridge Avenue,, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
- Website
- https://www.oceancountyparks.org/frmRegContentPrks?ID=f70abebb-2890-45e2-ac2f-462155594cf1
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/beaver-dam-creek-county-park/
Slade Dale Sanctuary 2.25 miles
The 13-acre Slade Dale Sanctuary is an important part of the local ecosystem, and is home to a number of unique animals and plants. This waterfront preserve along the North Branch Beaver Dam Creek is a predominantly tidal marsh, which provides habitat for various birds, including osprey, as well as passive recreation opportunities for the community.
- Address
- Sea Point Dr., Point Pleasant, New Jersey 08742
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/slade-dale-sanctuary-new-jersey/
Orchard Park 2.61 miles
Orchard Park is a nice township park with a few fields, a big and small kid playground, tennis courts, a paved walking/biking path, basketball courts, a baseball diamond, an enclosed off-leash dog park, and easy access to the Edgar Felix trail.
- Address
- Wall, New Jersey 07719, Monmouth County,
- Info on WallNJ.com
- http://www.wallnj.com
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/orchard-park-wall/
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Arrowhead Park 3.24 miles
Small park in Brick, NJ that includes the following: Playgrounds, basketball courts, picnic tables, picnic field, walking path, off street parking.
- Address
- Green Tree Rd, Brick, NJ 08724
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/arrowhead-park/
Traders Cove Playground 3.39 miles
You can find Traders Cove playground right on the water in Brick, NJ. This amazing inclusive playground is fully ramped and full of sensory play. Comfortable amenities and several free-standing elements complete this playground.
- Address
- 40 Mantoloking Rd,, Brick Township, New Jersey 08723
- Website
- https://www.bricktownship.net/departments/recreation/parks-and-facilities/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/trader-s-cove-playground-brick/
Sawmill Bike Path 3.46 miles
The Sawmill Bike Path is located in Brick Township, NJ, offers a nice crushed rock path multiple miles long.
- Address
- Brick, New Jersey 08724, Ocean County
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/sawmill-bike-path/
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Herbertsville Park 3.60 miles
The amenities in Herbertsville Park include a softball field, basketball courts, two playgrounds, a paved walking/jogging path, benches, and a parking area. This park also give access to the Sawmill Bike path trail system.
- Address
- 498 Nebraska Ave,, Brick Township, New Jersey 08724
- Website
- https://www.bricktownship.net/departments/recreation/parks-and-facilities/herbertsville-park/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/herbertsville-park-brick/
Windward Beach Park 3.91 miles
Park amenities include parking, a playground, a tot lot, volleyball nets, picnic tables, a gazebo, fishing and crabbing piers, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, and a popular (not too large) sledding hill. Admission to the park is free; a beach badge is required for the bathing area.
- Address
- 265 Princeton Avenue, Brick, New Jersey 08724
- Website
- http://bricktownship.net/index.php/departments/recreation/parks-and-facilities/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/windward-beach-park/
Edgar Felix Bikeway Trails 4.23 miles
Edgar Felix Bikeway is a paved path stretching between Allaire Village, the town of Manasquan, and the Wall Municipal complex
- Address
- Wall, New Jersey 07719, Monmouth County,
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/edgar-felix-bikeway-trails-wall-monmouth-county-new-jersey/
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Brick Reservoir 4.36 miles
The Brick Reservoir consists of a 1.6 mile, crushed rock path, along with multiple fishing stations and picnic areas. This really is a great park.
- Business
- 811 Herbertsville Rd, , Brick, New Jersey 08724
- Official Page / Details
- http://brickmua.com/reservoir/resdirections.asp
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/brick-reservoir/
Wall Community Park and Activity Fields 4.53 miles
The municipal complex in Wall Township includes soccer, baseball, and football fields, as well as basketball courts, paved walk/biking paths, and playgrounds.
- Address
- 2700 Allaire Road, Wall, New Jersey 07719, Monmouth County,
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/wall-muni-complex-fields.wall.monmouth-county.new-jersey/
Allaire Community Farms 4.55 miles
Allaire Community Farms is a beautiful and unique location nestled in the heart of Wall, NJ. This community farm offers a variety of educational programs, events, and opportunities for visitors of all ages to learn about sustainable agriculture and i
- Address
- 1923 Baileys Corner Road,, Wall Township, New Jersey 9534
- Website
- https://allairecommunityfarm.org/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/allaire-community-farms/
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Bernard J. Cooke Memorial 5.01 miles
Bernard J. Cooke Memorial is located in Brick, NJ. It features large kids' and toddlers' playgrounds, a scooter track, a baseball/softball field, a paved walking path, a basketball court, and a skatepark.
- Address
- 44 Burnt Tavern Rd,, Brick Township, New Jersey 08724
- Website
- https://www.bricktownship.net/departments/recreation/parks-and-facilities/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/bernard-j-cooke-memorial/
Bayside Park 5.71 miles
Bayside Park offers beautiful views of the bay and even better sunsets! The park offers easy access to fishing and crabbing, a gazebo, a playground, picnic tables, benches, and more.
- Address
- 427 Rt 35 South,, Brick, New Jersey 08723
- Website
- https://www.bricktownship.net/departments/recreation/parks-and-facilities/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/bayside-park/
Deerwood Park 5.88 miles
Deerwood Park, located off Allenwood Lakewood Rd, offers 1 large play structure (ages 5 12), 1 smaller play structure (ages 3 5), baby swings, 4 little league fields, batting cages, and 2 roller hockey rinks.
- Address
- 2740 Allenwood Lakewood Road,, Howell Township, New Jersey 07731
- Website
- https://www.twp.howell.nj.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Deerwood-Park-4
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/deerwood-park/
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Historic Allaire Village 6.03 miles
The historic Allaire Village contains buildings from the 19th century, including a general store, blacksmith shop, carpenters shop, managers house, foremans house and a church.
- Address
- 4263 Atlantic Ave,, Farmingdale, New Jersey 07727
- Phone
- (732) 919-3500
- Website
- http://www.allairevillage.org/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/historic-allaire-village/
Multiuse Trails in Allaire State Park 6.25 miles
A network of trails winds through the park, providing opportunities for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Several moderate hiking trails are in the main day-use area of the park, accessible from the main parking area. The South Side area of the park is approximately 800 acres of varying terrain and has miles of unmarked trails and four primarily marked multi-use trails. The South Side trails are accessible from a trailhead at a large gravel parking lot on Hospital Road. Don't forget cross-country skiing in the winter, and you can even find some hills to sled in if you hike a bit.
- Address
- Main parking lot is on Hospital Road,, Wall Township, NJ 07727
- Website
- https://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/allaire.html
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/multiuse-trails-in-allaire-state-park/
Soldier Memorial Park 7.07 miles
Soccer & softball complex. Park will include 5 softball fields, 8 soccer fields and 2 multi-purpose fields, 3 play structures (ages 5 12), several picnic areas with tables and benches, and a simple but nice crushed rock walking/biking path..
- Address
- 450 Lakewood Farmingdale Rd,, Howell, New Jersey 07731
- Website
- http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Soldier-Memorial-Park-13
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/soldier-memorial-park-howell/
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Bear Swamp Natural Area 7.68 miles
Bear Swamp Natural Area is a small park in Howell, New Jersey, that offers walking, horseback riding, birding and more.
- Address
- 351- 399 Maxim Rd,, Howell, NJ 07731
- Land Managed By Howell
- http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/114/Recreational-Activities
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/bear-swamp-natural-area.howell.monmouth-county.new-jersey/
Shark River Park 7.90 miles
Shark River Park offers outdoor fun, for the whole family. You will find trails for walking, hiking and biking. As well as playgrounds, open fields, a fishing pond and more.
- Address
- 1101 Schoolhouse Road, Wall, New Jersey 07753
- Phone
- (732) 922-4080
- Website
- http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/Page.aspx?ID=2537
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/shark-river-park/
Cattus Island County Park 8.39 miles
Cattus Island County Park spans almost 500 acres and has a nature center, miles of trails (many with lovely vistas of the adjacent Silver Bay), a nice playground and some picnic tables.
- Address
- 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River, New Jersey 08753, Ocean County
- Phone
- (732) 270-6960
- Website
- http://www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/cattus.html
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/cattus-island-county-park/
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Oak Glen Park 8.74 miles
Oak Glen is a nice municipal park located in Howell NJ. It contains numerous recreational areas, including basketball courts, soccer, baseball and football fields, and small playground. There is also a large hill between the library and police station (across Old Tavern Rd) that is commonly used for sledding in the winter. Park in the library or at the top of the hill for easy access.
- Address
- 275 Old Tavern Road, Howell, New Jersey 07731, Monmouth County,
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/oak-glen-park/
Echo Lake/Alfred C. Sauer Park 8.74 miles
Echo Lake Pavilion (can be reserved for special occasions), Echo Lake (for fishing and kayaking only - no swimming or motorized boats!), a floating dock, play structure (ages 5 12), bathroom facilities and a nature trail. In addition to, the park has a gazebo overlooking the lake and several benches and picnic tables throughout.
- Address
- 1205 Maxim Southard Road,, Howell, New Jersey 07731
- Website
- http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Alfred-C-Sauer-Park-at-Echo-Lake-2
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/echo-lake-alfred-c-sauer-park/
Manasquan Reservoir 10.12 miles
The reservoir is the pride Monmouth County park system offering many great activities, both through the park system and on your own.
- Business
- 311 Windeler Road,, Howell, New Jersey 07731,
- Visitor Center
- (732) 919-0996
- Website
- http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2531
- Environmental Center
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/manasquan-reservoir/
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Casino Pier in Seaside Heights 10.33 miles
The Casino Pier is a "Family Fun and Sun Resort" historically known for offering an unforgettable Jersey Shore experience. They have a lot to offer the whole family with events, shows, great food, a great waterpark, minigolf, go-carts, and much more. Come on out this summer and visit!
- Address
- 800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, New Jersey 08751,
- Phone
- (732) 793-6488
- Website
- http://www.casinopiernj.com/
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/casino-pier-seaside-heights/
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center 10.65 miles
The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center is dedicated to providing experiences of learning and discovery related to wetlands ecology and wildlife and habitat protection.
- Address
- 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell, New Jersey 07731, Monmouth County
- Phone
- (732) 751-9453
- Website
- https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=2627
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/manasquan-reservoir-environmental-center/
Pine Park 10.76 miles
Pine Park, on the northwest corner of town,was once a part of George Jay Goulds estate, the parks 149 acres now sport campgrounds and ball fields, as well as basketball, handball and tennis courts. The park often hosts large community events.
- Address
- 500 Country Club Dr, Lakewood, NJ 08701
- Phone
- (732) 367-6737
- Website
- http://www.lakewoodnj.gov/parks_detail.php
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/pine-park.lakewood-township.ocean-county.new-jersey/
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Riverwood Park 11.18 miles
Riverwood park offers many types of outdoor fields, river access, and 3 small campsites.
- Address
- Commons Way, Toms River, New Jersey 08755, Ocean County,
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/riverwood-park-toms-river/
Brown's Woods Preserve 11.45 miles
You will find nice trails that are great for running and walking, with some being good for bikes as well. This is a very pet-friendly park, as long as you keep your pets leashed.
- Address
- 117 Haines Road,, Toms River, New Jersey 08753
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/brown-recreation-area.toms-river.ocean-count.new-jersey/
Winding River Park 11.79 miles
Winding River Park (in Toms River, NJ) contains picnic areas, baseball fields, playgrounds, nature trails, and a skating center.
- Address
- Route 37 & Hospital Road, Toms River, New Jersey 08753
- Website
- https://www.tomsrivertownship.com/211/Recreation
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/winding-river-park-ocean-county/
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Jakes Branch County Park 14.36 miles
Jakes Branch County Park offers a balance of active and passive recreation opportunities. The nature center in the park will highlight the beauty, history, and natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens. Don't forget the huge playground and playground hiking trail!
- Address
- 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, New Jersey 08722
- Phone
- 732-281-2750
- Website
- http://www.oceancountyparks.org/frmRegContentPrks?ID=0694b294-986f-46e6-a679-d03ac775c176
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/jakes-branch-county/
Michael J. Tighe Park 14.94 miles
Community green space with a playground, seasonal splash pad, skate park & baseball diamonds.
- Address
- 65 Georgia Rd,, Freehold, New Jersey 07728
- Website
- http://twp.freehold.nj.us/michael-j.-tighe-park
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/michael-j-tighe-park/
Dorbrook Recreation Area 14.98 miles
Dorbrook Recreation Area features 535 acres which include playgrounds, tennis, horseshoes, swimming pools, a Sprayground, an inline rink, basketball, open fields, and 2.4 miles of paved trail for walking, biking, and in-line skating.
- Address
- Route 537, Colts Neck, New Jersey 07722, Monmouth County,
- Phone
- (732) 542-1642
- Website
- http://www.monmhttp://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2519
- More on GoNJ
- www.getoutsidenj.com/places/dorbrook-recreation-area.colts-neck.monmouth-county.new-jersey/
