Love this place! Different entrances, beautiful scenery and wildlife, very well maintained. Great…read moretrails, nice place to be in touch with nature & our dog loves it as much as we do. Warning--it's very wet after snow & rain.

My favorite place to walk through. So peaceful and well maintained. Occasional water views and easy…read moreto follow trails.

Lake Riviera Park and the lake are well taken care of, but my complaint is by the shoreline on the…read moreadjacent lake behind the retention pond. It is littered with beer cans, empty cases, litter and broken glass. I am an avid fisherman and an environmentalist and conservationist, and I have picked up over ten Home Depot buckets worth of garbage. Would be fantastic if attention would be given to this matter by the Parks and Recreation Department. Thank you

Came here because I wanted to eat my breakfast! Such a beautiful relaxing park!…read more It has two playgrounds which look very new and in Greta condition! It has benches , picnic tables and a nice little path around the park. It also has a basketball court with 4 basketball hoops! Along with a nice lake with plenty of space to play in the sand ! Definitely a nice hidden park !

Mantoloking Bridge Pier Park and Fishing Pier is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With ample…read moreparking available, accessing the park is hassle-free. The fishing pier offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing day out. Whether you're an avid angler or simply seeking tranquility by the water, this park delivers an unforgettable experience. With its convenient location and picturesque setting, Mantoloking Bridge Pier Park is a gem worth visiting time and time again. Crabbing here always yields results and to the North is Point pleasant and to the South Toms River/Seaside so if you want to hit the shore and dine driving is easy, access from Rt. 35 or off 70 From Brick, a nice way to spend an afternoon and there are restrooms on site.

Amazing park! Children's park, boat launch ramp, and fishing peer. The people there are very…read morefriendly and the views are amazing

Awesome park that's kept incredibly clean! The splash pad for the kids is well-maintained, free to…read moreuse, and open seasonally. There's a small playset with a fun rope-climbing area, plus a short walking path along the bay where you'll often see people crabbing off the dock. The park has plenty of picnic space with barbecue grills, as well as clean public restrooms. It's also an amazing spot to catch both the sunrise and sunset!

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP: one of the most beautiful waterfront parks we have seen, John C. Barteltt Jr…read more County Park was rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy and offers a beautiful boardwalk walkway along the Barnegat Bay and Cedar Creek. Leashed dogs are allowed to explore the bocce courts, pavilion, picnic areas, and different points of Berkeley Island. It is a nice short walk with gorgeous views of the water, native plants, and wildlife. You can even see the ferris wheel in Seaside Heights out in the distance. Pack lunch and relax with the bay breeze.

Since I go walking with a group on most Sundays, we heard that Riverwood Park has trails. It's an…read moreold park, which has a lot of history in Toms River. It's located right in busy Toms River. So, we checked it out. The front part of the park has athletic fields and an indoor covered dome for kids' athletic events. We saw lots of kids going in for that. We walked to the back of the park and saw the trailhead. The trails could be more clearly blazed. There was a map, but it was hard to follow. Still, we really enjoyed how the trails followed along the headwaters of the Toms River, where it looks more like a creek. There are lots of picnic tables at picturesque bends of the river. It seems as if you might be able to camp there, too, as campsites were marked, but we don't know for sure. There's no fee to enter or use the facilities. It's a fairly nice park, but there are better ones. I would recommend Cattus Island Park first.

My grandchildren love this playground!! Plenty of room to run…read moreand lots of equipment to keep them occupied. Swings for big and little kids. A separate area for younger children with smaller slides and climbing equipment. Not to mention actual bathrooms in a nearby building!!

POINT PLEASANT: Beaver Dam Creek County Park is a beautiful outdoor recreation area with a self…read moreguided nature trail on a boardwalk path that converts to a dirt path and meanders through wetlands and around an open play area (which is used as an on-leash dog park), soccer and baseball fields, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball courts, and a picnic area. Dogs must be leashed and there are baggie stations around the park. Be sure pick up after your pet.

I like it here, but a lot of people don't follow the leash laws. I also had a guy by the name of…read moreBill Scott, owner of the BJJ Academy in point pleasant, threaten me and my dogs lives because I was trying in a field 100 yards away from him and he insisted on getting within three feet of me. He insisted I follow him to the woods to teach me and my dogs a lesson. Bill Scott Shore Academy BJJ, point pleasant. Watch out for him.

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.

BRICK: not only does the Brick Reservoir provide a water supply to over 100,000 Ocean County…read moreresidents, it is also a popular park all-year-round with a paved and flat walking 1.6 mile path around the reservoir. Leashed and friendly dogs are allowed to take a walk, enjoy a view from a bench or gazebo, and have lunch in a picnic area. There are doggie baggie stations dotted throughout the park. Due to weather conditions, the park may close without notice. The Brick Reservoir will be open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The hours of operation will be as follows: Reservoir Summer Hours Effective March 1st Tuesday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservoir Winter Hours Effective November 1st Tuesday through Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Reservoir will not be open on any Federal or State holidays. Due to inclement weather, the reservoir will be subject to intermittent periods of closure during the winter seas.

One of the best passive recreation spots in the area. In nice weather, it is a great place to get…read moresome air and exercise while walking around the reservoir on the pathway. Long enough to say you are getting your steps in but also short enough that you shouldn't run out of steam before doing a full lap.

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.

POINT PLEASANT: Riverfront Park has a beautiful view of the Manasquan River and is a great spot to…read moretake your dog for a short walk along the pier. There is also a pavilion with a picnic area and charcoal grills, bocce court, playground, and open field area with benches to enjoy the view.

My dogs love it here. Again, many don't respect leash laws or personal space. Generally old rich…read morewhite boomers with no manners or who are miserable. Beautiful sunsets. Beautiful mornings. Space for everyone if they could just use their heads. And pick up after your dogs guys. Kids play and run there.