Great spot for tennis and basketball. The large field is good for playing fetch. Lots of parking…read moredog waste bags available around park. Restrooms available in season.

Cape May County Park East is near the Zoo, but is across Route 9, down Crest Haven Rd a short ways…read more There is a walking path from this park to the zoo, but this park is technically its own separate entity away from the Zoo grounds, and other park areas beside the zoo. I had to call the township park office to learn this in advance, but for this portion of the park, dogs ARE allowed. There is a dog waste station as I show in my photos. Dogs are NOT allowed at the Zoo and its attached park, but they may visit this separated portion. On a weekday in summer, not a soul was there. Tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, no one at all! So if you want to practice or play any of these sports, you're likely to have the park all to yourself.

Amazing playground. Only negative is no cover…read more Perfect for six and under There are basketball courts and tennis courts as well!

The owners of the house that we rented really pushed this park in their listing as being a great…read moreplace for kids of all ages to play and have a good time at and to a point that's true but to a point it's not. The two main issues are that number one it really doesn't have a whole lot for older kids to do as a large portion of the play items are for the maybe say seven and under crowd. Number two issue would that while I'm sure this park is a ghost town in the off season, in season it's simply too small for the number of kids/parents who are here everyday from a very early hour to a very late hour. The good stuff would be that the park has a bathroom, if you're into tennis the courts are mostly deserted, the basketball courts are in good shape even though they always were crowded and if you need something while your there you've got either Hoy's, Blitz's, The Scoop Box or the 34th Street Farm and Garden Center all right across the street. Don't get me wrong in that it's great that this place exists versus another block of condo rentals it's just that while it's nice, it just wasn't nearly as nice as the pictures online made it seem nor did it offer as much to do as I imagined. Lesson learned.

My son really liked this park. He is 4 years old and loved the versatility the park had to offer…read more So much to do and he was able to do mostly everything. They had tennis courts, basketball courts and a baseball field as well as a small amphitheater from what I could see. I'm sure they had more on the other side of the park but we were mostly on the playground side of the park.

Great park with a playground, grassy areas, amphitheater, tennis court, etc. It was a great…read morelocation for WW's end of summer block party. It was nice and clean too. Playground equipment looked newer, and well maintained. And it was huge. Lots of equipment appropriate for varied age groups. Bathrooms on site. Real bathrooms!!! Park a couple blocks away to avoid the 2-hr metered parking right around the park.

I love National Parks…read more Not just because I'm patriotic with an environmentalist sensibility -- but because they are time warps of sorts -- a glimpse back at the way things once were and (hopefully) will be for our descendants -- long downstream. The Cape May National Wildlife Refuge is a pleasant respite from the commercialism of Jersey Shore holidays -- its' boardwalk attractions, fast food and fast living. It is well marked and you can bring your binocs along to spot wildlife and unique plants and flora found nowhere else. Better still -- bike in and hop scotch around between dunes and other natural formations -- but avoid crossing into the restricted areas that are clearly marked by Area 51 type warning signs -- lest you want automatic weapon toting humans rousting you. We walked the trails in sand, alongside more poison ivy in one 2 square mile stretch than I have probably seen in my entire life. Bring bug spray, a fishing pole to cast off the jetty -- and maybe even long pants and an epipen if you are especially sensitive to insect stings and poisonous plants. Free bird watching walks are regularly available and -- thankfully -- it is a relatively unpopulated attraction so it is soulful in its solitude.

THIS IS THE TWO MILE LANDING WILDLIFE REFUGE LOCATED IN WILDWOOD CREST. There are 3 ways to get to…read morethis beautiful refuge: first is off Ocean Ave/pacific ave, second turn Down Madison to the end and it is on the right, or access from the beach -only Oct-March. Access from the beach is closed off by ropes and volunteers monitor those trying to walk the refuge from April thru September 31st. Protected area for migrating and nesting birds. There is a great trails to see the wildlife refuge. It runs parallel to the beach. Guided tours are available. We saw some great birds this summer landing on the beach! My first spotting of an American Oyster Cracker. I only wish I was able to get a picture, happened so fast. Don't forget your binoculars! The butterfly migration in October is really something to see, nature at its best. We have spotted white skunks, and have seen one coyote.

This place is awesome, good hiking paths and good fishing areas. We ended up finding several…read morespecies of frogs, toads, turtles, etc while there. Only downside is that there are tons of ticks and the map could be better but thats no biggie.

Love this place. Two play areas for the kids. One for the younger kids, and one for the older kids…read more The county tries really hard to keep this place nice. Wish they would fix the fence around the younger kids' playground.

Excellent beach! Very clean water. Just us and the birdies…read more Water was extremely cold! We visited off season so no beach tag was needed.. I would love to come back but only during off season. I really can do without the crowd.

Mid to late March 2020…read more They're filming an episode of Walking Dead on the beach town/ Island of Avalon NJ. **Scratch!!!** Not really. It just feels like it. For someone who enjoys my own company I'm starting to feel the weight of social distancing. As I write this I'm nine days in. I don't get it, I prefer talking with folks via this gadget in my hand. So why on this Island does often being the only one for miles around feel this lonely? A bit scary? 'rona I hate you. The first day I walked the streets I saw NO ONE. NOW, the one or two folks who sometimes pass me jogging as I walk is a refreshing change of pace and I act extremely friendly. I say act because although I'm all giddy with happiness at seeing other people, I'm hesitant to get too close so it's always a six feet quick hi and bye. The people here are friendly though. Sometimes, well maybe once I forgot where I was. I forgot about the pandemic threatening the world and I felt as if I was in a village in Tobago (Trinidad and) and what a peace that came over me. I'm not a beach lover and I haven't actually touched Avalon's sand as yet. I've been on the bay side but I haven't walked the beach. I do enjoy my morning strolls on the boardwalk though. I like it here and maybe I'll come back in the summer. Wait! Will I leave here before that? Thanks Avalon, so far you've been kind to me. I apprecilike you. The End.

Tiny but Beautiful Bayfront park with photographic opportunities of Sunset Lake…read more There is really no parking as it is on a narrow section of NJ Avenue but there is on side streets. The sidewalks are laid out in curves which adds to the already awesome visual beauty. Take a seat on one of the benches and watch the activities on the bay. Or do what I did today- a cup of coffee after a long walk. 5th visit was today 09/7/ 2016 Lots of boating to watch

Coleman Callahan Veterans Park is a wonderful place to watch the Sunset! It's just a beautiful…read moreplace to relax and enjoy the bay views! I absolutely love this park.

It doesn't take long to see it (even if you read every sign and plaque), but still one of the most…read morefun things to do in the Cape May area. The history of the tower and the network it was a part of is interesting and little known. Parking easy in a dirt lot across the road. Entry is paid (and it's probably not "worth it" but you're helping preserve a piece of history) but you can buy a combo entry to the lighthouse to safe a few bucks.

Bit of history from bad times in WW2. Lots of stairs, so not for those with mobility issues or poor…read morestamina!

Cape May County Park North (aka Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary) is apparently a hot secret, because…read moreonly one other car was in the parking lot when I was there on a weekday in the summer. This is a BEAUTIFUL park / wildlife refuge. Trails wind everywhere through the woods, to hammock clearings, scenic spots with benches to sit, a few ponds stocked with ripe lilly pads, picnic areas, a park office, etc. This park is extremely well maintained, with no litter anywhere. Yes, DOGS ARE ALLOWED here. Despite contrary info I got from calling the parks office, there are signs stating the rules for dogs to visit the property, dog waste stations with bags, etc. Well behaved, leashed dogs, are permitted. This is a wildlife sanctuary, so it is lucky they have recently chosen to allow this. It's less than a 10 minute walk to the first pond, and that alone is worth the trip. There are little islands in the pond, with benches on them. Really enchanting. The history of this property is that in the late 19th C, sand was mined here to make cement for Ocean City, as well as to make South Jersey Glass. The Great Depression ended production here, and the landowners filled the sand quarries with water, and stocked them for their own leisure fishing. The property was willed to the county in 1988 to be made into a park. In the summer, you MUST wear bug repellent. Even with repellent, I was covered with mosquitoes if I stopped walking for a few seconds. So just beware and be prepared. While picnicking would be serene here, it is probably best to do it in the months when mosquitoes aren't around. Also, gate locks at 4pm sharp!

We had such a nice day at the Cape May Zoo last week! It was a beautiful Spring day and the…read moreperfect time to beat the crowds and enjoy some nice fresh air and see the animals/creatures! If you try to get there early, parking is definitely easier and closer to the Zoo entrance. We got there around 1pn and it was starting to fill up. The good news is that zoo parking is FREE and so is the fee to get in. They ask for a donation and we were happy to provide a donation for such a great experience! I can ony imagine the upkeep for a zoo - - the property upkeep and animal care, the workers, etc. There were so many animals that were already out with many more that are starting to be brought back outside since the weather is getting warmer. Don't miss this treat when you're in Cape May - - or make a special trip alone - -it's great for kids and for people any age! The park is very clean, has plenty of rest rooms, food/drink and also a beatiful playground when you first get to the zoo. The only animals we really missed were the Giraffes. I'm sure they were somewhere -- and they dont really like the cold temps - - I'm sure they'll be back as it warms up. They dont like temps under 50 - - i dont blame them. And don't sleep on the reptiles - - the turtles, frogs, snakes and alligators are waiting for you! All in all, we were there for about 2 hours. I would guess when it's more crowded, it may take a bit longer to get through the exhibits. So go now and have fun before Memorial Day gets here. :)

My family & I love this zoo! We took our grandsons (8 & 3 yrs) twice so far. Zoo entrance & parking…read moreare free but donations are appreciated. Both times that we visited (July & April) we saw so many animals. Some of our favorites were the capybaras, peacocks which roam around their area & the reptile house. There is a really great cafe to grab food. The cafe is clean, great food options, very family friendly, indoor & outdoor seating. Prices are decent. The zoo is spotless & everyone working or volunteering there are extremely nice. Can't wait to go back soon.