I wish there were longer trails to walk along the water and the lake, but it's nice for a short…read morewalk to get out with the dogs

Love, Love Love this pretty little lake. The park is located on the edge of Lake Horicon in…read moreLakehurst. A primo spot for a picnic, laying out, or watching the sunset. There are benches for two around the lake area to have a conversation, fish, or share some ice cream. The views of the lake and the ducks & geese provide wonderful scenery. The sand and cool water make for a refreshing respite. A previous review has outlined all the things you can do here so I won't repeat them. Except for on holidays, when it is quite busy, it is a tranquil place if you want some relaxation from a busy world

TOMS RIVER: once you are done eating and drinking in Downtown Toms River, take a walk at Huddy…read morePark, a beautiful marina right on the Toms River. We had no idea that TR had so much history! There was a Revolutionary War battle right on the banks of the river and patriot Joshua Huddy was captured here and the town was left in ashes. This spot commemorates the history and in its modern days, has a farmers market and other events. It is really pretty and has a nice meandering path to walk around.

Huddy Park is one of the oldest parks in the region. It's named after Joshua Huddy, who was a…read morelocal militia commander during the Revolutionary War. The British actually attacked the village of Toms River because it was an important salt works village, and privateers from the village plundered British shipping vessels. Huddy Park has recently been all redone. It's a town park, as opposed to one with trails. There is a recreation of the blockhouse there which Joshua Huddy defended from the British. There is also a nice footbridge and a gazebo for concerts and weddings. They are trying to get more festivals to take place there.

This beach has fee to be paid upon entry but gets open after 5pm. See images below for pricing.read more

$20 season beach pass for Seaside Park which is awesome, beaches are pretty nice and right next to…read moreseaside heights to hit the board walk. I enjoy it,

Wow! As a mom of 3 littles and an avid park goer, I was impressed! This beautiful park is right in…read morethe bay, beautiful, and lots of fun. The slides are good and steep, there are plenty of swings, mini climbing wall, nice springy ride-on toys, and a tandem swing for toddler and mom or older sibling. There is a walking path and exercise equipment for parents with view of the playground and a nice picnic area in the middle of the park. The ground is spongy, so no scraped knees. I would recommend going in the morning or on a warm (but not too hot) day, since there is no shade. Also, bring a jacket if it is at all chilly, since the breeze blows from the bay into the park. Also, use the bathroom beforehand, since a portapotty is your only option once you are there. The park is free - definitely check it out! And then swing on over to the Popcorn Park Zoo when they open at 11.

One of the best parks in the area. Beautiful scenery, great atmosphere, clean, and a great change…read moreup from the normal park.

Windward Beach park is a jewel for Brick. It is set on land on the Metadeconk river and located off…read morePrinceton Avenue. There is a small beach with sand on the river plus grassy land, a playground, bathrooms, parking and much more. Events are sometimes held here but there are plenty of beach goers, walkers and players making it their daily routine . The parking is plentiful. The bathrooms are like camping restrooms but definitely welcomed if you spend time there. There is soap but you air dry your hands no paper towels. The beach part has sand and wonderful views of the water and the river's other side. Plenty of room to lay out and catch some rays. This sliver of recreational fun is a go to for those with kids, those who exercise or just those who appreciate the sun & being in nature

It has always been free in the past. It's a lovely little beach, and there is a great playground…read morethat I found opened! There was quite a bit of glass in the water also there were tons of jellyfish. Nice little pier for fishing is free, but they charged eight dollars for adults,To go on the beach,Kids were free!We have been to some musical shows they are that are amazing.

Very nice playground for my kid. Not too crowded ! Clean public restrooms! Will definitely be…read morecoming more often to this gem!

This is a pretty new marina and park due to being damaged by hurricane sandy from what I…read moreunderstand. The park is very nice with swings for the kids and places to walk your dog. The marina section is great. Can't comment on the boat slips but the pier and bulkhead offer great locations to crab and fish. There is a public bathroom which is very clean. Along the pier they also have baiting stations with running water which is really convenient. There are also a couple of covered picnic benches along the water. It's also well kept and pretty clean. The view of the bay is great and it's a nice place to spend the day fishing or crabbing.

Now that I know DT better, I'm upgrading it to four stars. Most of my original comments are still…read morevalid but I've come to appreciate the historical stuff more, and I also recommend the hike to Sworden's Pond.

Although I grew up right around here, I just never went until today. All our municipal and county…read moreparks have been closed because of the Coronavirus, and I needed to get out. So, I came here. I promise I didn't touch anything, and I socially distanced from others. Definitely bring bug spray and check for ticks. This park is infested with them. The ticks here do not practice social distancing. I made sure to shower right afterwards too. Today I took the red trail. It passed by the dam and went along a creek. There were people launching kayaks. I also passed by a cemetery of the family who used to own the land when it was a mill. There's history here. I know somebody whose family used to work here on the mill a hundred years ago. Logging in the Pacific Northwest eventually put them out of business. But there's a surviving old village. Nothing wowed me altogether. Cattus Island Park in Toms River is way cooler with cool marshes, bay views, and more animals. But it had free admission just to walk around. I laughed at all the lazy people fighting for parking spots. Aren't you here for some exercise? I just parked hassle free across the street.

This review is for Winding River Park, as opposed to just the skating rink, which is only part of…read morethe park. Winding River Park is owned by the Township of Toms River, so it's a municipal one. It's located west of the Parkway and has an entrance near the hospital and also around the neighborhood. It's been here all my life, and most people don't know what it was originally. It had been a horse ranch called Winding River Ranch. There was also a facility on the ranch called Winding River Ranch Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, which closed in the 1950s or 1960's. Today you have facilities for kids to play baseball and go on the playground equipment. There are also trails here, but what makes them stand out is that they are paved. So, it's good for bike riding, and another benefit is that it is easier to avoid ticks. Remember that the ticks here do not practice social distancing. They actually have relatively new bathroom facilities and park benches. There is a relatively new children's Memorial Gardens in there as well. It generally has a safe feel, too. Just today walking through everyone smiled and said hi to me, which is often not the case in North Jersey. Three stars instead of four or five because there's really nothing extraordinary about it. Although you do have views of the Toms River as it winds through the park, it's just OK. But it's worth going to if you want to go for a walk, don't want to pay the entrance fee, want to avoid ticks.

I go here to ride my bike and the people here are nice and say hello and I feel safe when riding…read morealone totally recommend!!! Nothing amazing here but it's nice if you want to go on a bike ride or a walk