Long Beach Island Vacation Guidebook & Map
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Places to go Continued from page 33 ▲ Parks and Recreation Areas A. PAUL KING COUNTY PARK Junction of Routes 9 and 72, Stafford Township, (609) 296-5606 Situated on lovely Manahawkin Lake, this 48-acre park lies nestled in the heart of Stafford Township. It offers a variety of recreation possibilities, including beach volleyball, a brightly colored children's playground, a large picnic area shaded by a stand of pines, and a protected sandy swimming beach open from mid-June through Labor Day in September. Basketball court, horseshoes, fishing, handicap accessible, restrooms. BARNEGAT BRANCH RAIL TRAIL BIKEWAY Burr Street, Barnegat, 1-877-OC PARKS BARNEGAT LIGHTHOUSE STATE PARK On the north end of Barnegat Light (732) 494-2016 www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/ parks/barnlig.html A one time hideout of Captain Kidd and his pirates, this panoramic beach now offers fishing, swimming, and picnicking. Historic "Old Barney" lighthouse is here, too. Park open daily 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Lighthouse open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. $1. BAYVIEW PARK BEACH HAVEN BICENTENNIAL PARK Engleside Avenue, Beach Haven Traditional Victorian park located in the historic district of Beach Haven. Free outdoor summer concerts. 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. CLOVERDALE FARM COUNTY PARK Cloverdale Road, Barnegat 1-877-OC PARKS or (732) 506-9090 Get acquainted with this tucked away, 80-acre jewel. Join a park naturalist for a one-hour nature and photography walk. Each week offers a different theme designed to educate participants on the interesting history and natural diversity of the park. Registration is required. David Turton Photography 68th Street and Long Beach Boulevard Brant Beach, (609) 361-1000 Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. 36