I loved it. It was beautiful with allot of trails. And it has a beautiful history behind it. All…read morethe beautiful colonial houses were well preserved. It's a quaint little village with allot to see.

This is one of those parks that truly has something for everyone. Paved trails, wooded trails,…read moremountain biking trails (#allairemtbtrails on IG for pics), camping and even a historic village to explore. Unlike many state parks there is no admission fee here. Parking is free and plentiful. There are several lots to park in. I'd highly suggest looking at their website and the maps on it. This park is MASSIVE!

I am a local of this area and went to Allaire for the Duck Derby this past weekend. I must say: I…read moreloved it!!! The blacksmith shop was so interesting and the employee was super knowledgeable when I asked question. I felt really welcomed and I learned a lot. The event itself was fun and well organized. I enjoyed bringing my dog, the free glitter tattoos, and the atmosphere. I loved watching the ducks race down the creek, it was so fun!

Such a beautiful trail for hiking and biking we just so happened to pass it and go back to venture!…read moreThe beautiful little bridges and such are so pretty! The pathways are nice and clear and it's not very buggy! I can't wait to go back to do the whole trail!

Beautiful, relaxing, quiet get away spot…read more There is something to be said about Jersey and the beautiful parks, reservoirs, acres and acres of trees and paths you can enjoy anytime of the year. Manasquan Reservoir is definitely my go to place for my weekly exercise, walking my pup and in general getting "lost" in my thoughts while I sit on one of the many benches donated for visitors to sit and watch the ripples of the water. As you walk along the few paths you see people out for their daily jog, power walking, biking or just leisurely strolling with their dogs. (on a leash of course). Mom groups with baby strollers, kids on nature walks with their school, its seriously just a wonderful place you can visit for free. I especially like that it is about 7 miles around from beginning to end and has lots of spots to rest and catch your breath. Because the summer can be warm and muggy here in NJ I try to do my walks early AM like everyone else- no joke its can get muggy nasty here..... in the fall and winter even with the cold air or light snow is not a problem I'll walk anytime. Hubby joins me on my walks and afterwards it's off to Meemon's for breakfast There are "johnny on the spot" bathrooms and I have yet to use one- but I see the staff cleaning them now and again. I just use the rest room in the visitor center- which by the way- the visitor is somewhere you should bring the kids, really informative and fun.

This center was adorable. I went on a play date with my daughter and her 5 friends , ages 10 months…read moreto 4 years old and it was perfect for them. When you enter you add a donation & go on your way. All the rooms are themed. It was a small center we were in and out within 30 min but they had a blast. As we were leaving there was a field trip from a school coming in. The kids looked about 10 years old. They quickly visited the center then headed for the canoes. I will definitely visit again before summer ends.

Lovely park with ample parking We only visit this park for…read morecraft fairs or town events. Nice people and plenty of police to keep order. The Memorial Day craft fair had about 25 vendors. We picked up a beautiful custom made wreath for the door.

Adorable little park, great spot to decompress. They have a great boat show every year, farmers…read moremarket, and it's a chill spot to, well, chill.

If you would like a quieter alternative for a morning walk, Cross Farm Park is your place. It's a…read morepretty large park that includes the following: -Paved walking paths -Baseball and soccer fields -Playground areas -Batting cages If you're looking for a more scenic walk in nature, you would probably prefer to go to nearby Holmdel Park. However, due to its popularity, it can be a little more busy. I'm pretty sure the fields are used for sporting events here, so that's when I would expect this park to be a little more busy. Otherwise, it's mostly quiet. And sometimes, that's just what I need.

Just moved to the area and was invited for a Social distancing play date and this was a perfect…read morepark for this.. huge wide open park with tons of soccer fields and I can imagine that when it's the season I'm sure it will be crowded with games and practices but otherwise it is super quiet. There are also walking paths that are paved and easy to follow and you won't get dirty and muddy..

The ongoing pandemic has definitely taken a toll on lot of businesses and public places since a…read moreconsumer mindset to buy anything outside of essential or to visit a public place like a park or beach, has crippled down significantly. Now by living with it has become the new normal, it is commendable on how these businesses and public places continue to remain open and cater to the general public by following the safety standards. We wanted to find some place for a nice evening walk and ran into this in Google maps. It was a 30 minute drive from our place, to get here. The parking had a lot of spaces and wasn't too busy. We took a nice walk by the beach. The beach was closed by fences in a lot of places warning on the high lead content the water would contain. The roads, children play area and the side gardens were well maintained. Most of the people were weary of the pandemic and wore masks, but not everyone. The overall distance would be a good 2 mile walk that was not hard and was enjoyable to do by the bay.

Eww. I was looking for a local spot to spend some time by the beach and found this park on Google…read moremaps. It's beautiful enough when you get here, how can you go wrong with an ocean and good weather. However, the moment I saw the EPA hazard sign that you can see in the photos, it was like finding a hair in a five-star restaurant. Turned me off to this park completely and I just left. They need to clean up their act.

Had the pleasure of visiting this park on Friday, for Fair Haven's town day, and Oktoberfest…read more The Field grounds were well maintained. The area was filled with wine and beer vendors, local food trucks and restauranteurs, and a few shops too. Live music was provided, and it was a fun time for all!

PROS: One of the best date spots ever. Great for fairs, picnics, and parties. Nice footpath from…read morethe main bridge and surrounded by water CONS: No parking on the bridge, so you'll have to find parking somewhere else OVERALL: I highly recommend coming to this island as it is a hidden treasure of Asbury Park