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43 FORT MONMOUTH RECREATION CENTER 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls (848) 456-4278 or (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com Formerly a part of the Fort Monmouth military base, this 21,000 square foot recreation center is the park system's first ever indoor recreation facility. "The Fort" has an impressive array of amenities, including a large outdoor pool, class- rooms, fitness rooms, gym, and game room. GULL ISLAND COUNTY PARK AND CONSERVATION AREA 419 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach 1-877-OC PARKS www.oceancountyparks.org All but a small parcel of land of this 48-acre tract is an island conservation area in the Manasquan River. It's a great place for a picnic lunch, bird watching, or fishing. HARTSHORNE WOODS PARK 300 Navesink Road, Middletown and 1402 Portland Road, Highlands (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com You'll feel many miles away from civilization as you travel the trails of this park. Features include group cabin camping (by reservation), cross country ski trails, fishing in the Navesink River, and trails for walking, hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Adventure, exercise, and relaxation await you on the nineteen-mile trail system of this 787-acre park. It's the perfect place to escape the sounds of sub- urbia. A historic World War II naval gun from the Battleship New Jersey is now on permanent display as a part of the Battery Lewis restoration. HENRY HUDSON TRAIL Aberdeen/Keyport border to Atlantic Highlands, and Matawan to Freehold Activity Center: 945 Route 36 Leonardo, (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com This paved, ten-foot wide, 22-mile long trail is a former railroad right-of-way. It is relatively flat, traveling through both man-made and natural environments. Much of the trail is tree-lined, though some parts have views of surrounding wetlands, streams, and fields. The northern trail section runs ten miles (just north of and parallel to Route 36) from the Aberdeen/Keyport border at the intersection of Lloyd Road and Clark Street to the Leonardo section of Middletown/Atlantic MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com Over 16,175 acres of preserved open spaces are available for your fitness and relaxing pleasure at more than thirty county parks. From hiking trails and campsites to golf courses and historic sites, there are opportunities for all. Visit us on-line or call for brochures and directions. OCEAN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River 1-877-OC PARKS www.oceancountyparks.org On more than 4,000 acres in twenty-seven facilities, The Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation offers programs for adults and children including classes, sports events, trips, festivals, and more! All of the parks have at least a few picnic tables, and some parks are able to accommodate large groups. Three parks offer swimming facilities: Ocean County Park in Lakewood, A. Paul King County Park in Stafford Township, and Berkeley Island County Park in Berkeley Township (limited access - located on the Barnegat Bay but currently closed due to Superstorm Sandy). Ocean County Park and A. Paul King County Park have beautiful, fresh- water lakes and sandy beaches, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic facilities, and are staffed with lifeguards from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily from mid-June until Labor Day (conditions permitting). There is no charge to use any of the county facilities. Call or visit the website above for bro- chures and directions. FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION Before heading out to fish, make sure you have the proper documentation. SALTWATER registration (free): www.nj.gov/dep/ saltwaterregistry/index.html FRESHWATER license information and regis- tration (fee applies): www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ fishneed.htm Continued on page 44