WELCOME TO YOUR OCEAN COUNTY PARKS
Jakes Branch County Park
400 acres
1100 Double Trouble Road
Beachwood, NJ
732-281-2750
"The Gateway to the Pines", Jakes Branch County Park offers both active and passive recreation opportunities. The Jakes Branch Nature Center highlights the beauty, history and natural surroundings of the Pine Barrens through informational exhibits, live animals and environmental programs. Breathtaking views of the surrounding Pine Barrens forest can be taken in from the observation deck perched 5-stories atop the nature center. Jakes Branch County Park also offers families the opportunity to picnic, play sports, visit the playground, walk the discovery playtrail or hike and bike our 8+ miles of nature trails.
The nature center staff offers recreation and environmental education programs, both free-of-charge and for a nominal fee, through our quarterly Parks and Recreation Program Guide/Newsletter. Group programs are offered free-of-charge to groups including: schools, scouts, clubs, churches, and civic organizations located within Ocean County. Arrangements can be made in advance by contacting the nature center.
Facilities:
Accessible nature center and restrooms, hiking and walking trails, interpretive nature trails, bike trail, discovery play trail, cross-country skiing, open play field, softball fields, baseball fields, multi-use fields, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, playgrounds.
Park Opens 7am and Closes at: 8:00pm, as of 8/26 closing time is 7:30pm. 9/9 7pm, 9/23 6:30pm,
For full information and printable trail map visit:
10/7 6:00pm, 10/21 5:30pm, 11/6 5pm
Original source can be found here.
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