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!

Beautiful local playground located on Barnegat Bay, not far from Island Beach State Park. There are…read moretwo playgrounds (one for younger kids and one for older kids), basketball courts and a beach area. The playground is entirely in sand. If you go be mindful of the park rules and parking rules.

Super cute local playground on the corner of O Street and Lake Street in Seaside Park. On the bay,…read morewaterfront, by the bridge. Quiet and great for families with little kids.

A wonderful night at Shelter Cove Celebrating the Fourth of…read moreJuly! Food trucks! Live music! Fire works! Band: Austin City Nights!

Played on the new pickleball courts last night. They are beautiful courts but the lights didn't go…read moreon so we had to cut our play short. Does anyone know if they are on a timer? We tried to turn them on by pushing the button that says "lights" but they never went on. Excited for a new place to play.

Ocean Acres Lake Park is one of those local gems that reminds you why simple outdoor spaces matter…read more It's peaceful, clean, and such a pretty spot to walk, relax, or let the kids burn off some energy. The lake view is beautiful year-round -- whether it's summer sunshine or fall colors, it always feels calm and inviting. The walking path is easy and kid-friendly, and there's plenty of room for families, fishing, stroller walks, or just taking a breather from the day. It's the kind of neighborhood park you end up appreciating more and more because it's reliable, safe, and genuinely enjoyable.

LAKEWOOD: a beautiful park, Lake Shenandoh County Park is part of the Ocean County Parks &…read moreRecreation system. There is a dog friendly walking path/bike trail that goes around the lake with some truly stunning lookout points. Some parts of the trail have vehicles, so be careful. Zoey the maltichon was a good sport to join us for a walk on a very steamy day, and we ended up taking a short route to see a man-made waterfall and some wooded areas. If you walk around the whole lake, there is a section where you have to walk on the road (Clover St.) since the trail seems to end, but picks up again a short ways down. FYI, as of 6/10/20, "Due to construction the main bathrooms at Lake Shenandoah County Park in Lakewood will be closed for the remainder of 2020. Bathrooms are available at the Soccer Complex in the park. "Go Before You Go...""

I honestly wish I could give this place 100 stars…read more Breakwater Beach was fun pre-COVID, but I have to give credit where credit is due: they truly have gone above and beyond in order to ensure their guests are SAFE during this weird AF time. We've been going to Breakwater Beach for years. Although it is not as fancy as say Hurricane Harbor, Breakwater Beach HAS renovated in the past few years and everything is sparkly and new. While their number of attractions is on the smaller side, there is still a good enough selection of things to cool you off on a hot day. Not to mention, they have plenty of lifeguards posted at various spots in the park, and they are quick to tell a misbehaving child if they are, for example, horsing around in the wave pool. (Not that I have ANY experience with this... *side eyes rambunctious 6 year old niece*) However, during COVID, this place is DOING THE DAMN THING! Doing any sort of 'fun' activity during COVID is admittedly a calculated risk. Yet I truly felt like I was well-protected because I have never seen such an aggressive form of sanitation in my life. Breakwater Beach had designated sanitizers for all of the attractions - so you got off your inner tube, and it was immediately sprayed with sanitizer. You walked on a ride, you sanitized your hands. You flew down the 'banana slide,' screamed your face off, and handed your matt to get a thorough cleaning. Social distancing markers were everywhere and workers wore masks. I wish we took such drastic sanitation measures at my job, TBH! But the best part is...we booked a birthday party at Breakwater Beach for my rambunctious 6-year-old niece (the one mentioned above who TOTALLY WAS NOT HORSING AROUND IN THE WAVEPOOL!). We were given a designated a cabana for our partying and an associated who was in charge of the party. Shout out to Katie for being the MVP of Breakwater Beach. Holy moly, this girl did not stop for us all day - bringing water, pizza, goodie bags, ensuring everyone was happy...to be so peppy and so helpful is honestly a feather in her cap. Breakwater Beach, please give Katie a raise immediately. We were the first group to book a party there; perhaps we are crazy, but if your child has a birthday in the next few weeks and you're in the area, please inquire about having it at Breakwater Beach. Because the water park is opened at limited capacity, there was essentially no wait for the attractions, and we were able to freely ride all day, up until 6pm at night. Breakwater Beach was always clean, fun, and friendly, but now, it has really become a great place to bring the kids during COVID. Don't sit on this one! PS - their food is amazing. It's just greasy boardwalk food, but it's delicious greasy boardwalk food.

the waterpark is fun but the food took over 30 minutes for mac and cheese bites and fries. it was…read morepretty crowded but it was just mac n cheese bites

Bradley Park is a great green open space between Convention Hall, the Berkeley Hotel, the Asbury…read moreHotel, and across from the beach! it is used for events and that includes the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce's Asburyfest! Asburyfest is normally a 3 day festival (this year's event (2023) was cut short to 1-day due to weather), filling a weekend with tons of food trucks, drinks, live music, vendors, and a gorgeous sunset. Asburyfest happens annually in September!

I love it here!!! The huge parking lot is definitely a big bonus, so there is no rush to get there…read moreso you can find a place to park. The new management at the snack bar is absolutely fabulous with quick service and delicious food, plus there is another snack shack for healthier salad options, if you prefer. When compared to other clubs with $10,000 membership fees, I think this is a bargain. No, we don't have our own private bathroom, but I'd rather not spend another $7500 or more for a toilet, when we have everything else we could ask for! Having electricity (refrigerator, blender & coffee maker) and a shower in our cabana makes it perfect. We can enjoy making our cocktails with lunch & spend the day enjoying the new beautiful, soft sand and clear, clear water on the beach. Then we can shower & change & go out for the evening if we want. Our adult guests really enjoy themselves and are always angling for another invitation. When the grandkids are visiting, they love the huge salt water pool and the arts and crafts hour. It's VERY family friendly with our famous scheduled family fun days with silly competitions and games. Basically, it's like being on vacation all summer!

The Deal Casino is an amazing beach club. The beach is well maintained, as is the pool. The lockers…read moreand cabanas are well maintained. The club serves all ages from the kids to the card players and seniors.