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Places to go Continued from page 31 ▲ Parks, Recreation Area, Trails, and Scenic For more Parks, please visit www.jerseyshorevacation.com. ALLAIRE STATE PARK THE HISTORIC VILLAGE AT ALLAIRE Route 524, Wall, (732) 938-2371 www.allairevillage.org This park boasts a restored early-nineteenthcentury bog iron mining community. You'll find picnicking, playgrounds, campsites, riding trails, a nature center, and the Pine Creek Railroad steam trains. See also "The Historic Village At Allaire" under "Historic Sites & Museums." BAYSHORE WATERFRONT PARK 719 Port Monmouth Road Middletown, (732) 842-4000 www.monmouthcountyparks.com Views of Raritan Bay and the NYC skyline. Beach access and 227 acres including a fishing pier. BEAVER DAM CREEK COUNTY PARK 3430 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant 1-877-OC PARKS BERKELEY ISLAND COUNTY PARK 399 Brennan Concourse Berkeley Township, (732) 506-9090 Situated on a scenic peninsula jutting out into the calm waters of Barnegat Bay, Berkeley Island County Park provides one of the best views of the bay in Ocean County. Its 25 acres feature a family-oriented sandy beach with protected bay bathing. The 100' crabbing/fishing pier is one of the County's most popular. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day sunning, swimming, or crabbing. Picnic area, grills, playground. CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK AND COOPER ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER 1170 Cattus Island Boulevard (off Fischer Blvd.), Toms River (732) 270-6960 The unspoiled beauty of nature is the main attraction at Cattus Island County Park. For nature lovers, this 497 acre park offers panoramic Danielle Brancadora-Garske This expertly groomed 40 acre park has something for everyone! Take a leisurely stroll along Beaver Dam Creek's boardwalk through tidal wetlands, seemingly miles from civilization. Enjoy a picnic under the pavilion while the kids cavort on one of two playgrounds. Or, engage in your favorite sport on six acres of playing fields. Two superb tennis courts and a basketball court are also available for use. Allaire State Park. 32