Parks and the outdoors in Toms River

11 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Toms River.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Cattus Island Park
Includes many miles of trails with unspoiled views of Silver Bay. There is a small environmental center to learn about local flora and fauna of this bayside environment. In the park, there are places to go fishing, crabbing, cycling, and picnicking.
7AM-duskFree
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Huddy Park
This park in downtown Toms River hosts a replica constructed in 1931 of the Revolutionary War fort that was once standing near the site. The park is named after Joshua Huddy. Nearby is one of the anchors of the USS Randolph, an aircraft carrier which played a role in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.
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Jakes Branch County Park
Tucked in the Pine Barrens, this park provides several miles of trails, sports fields, and an educational nature center with an observation deck.
7AM-duskFree
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River Lady
Cruise along the only genuine paddleboat in New Jersey. There are several options available, including a sightseeing cruise. Tickets must be paid in advance.
May-Oct$15-60/person depending on cruise type and age
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Shelter Cove
Beach with free showers, playgrounds, softball fields, tennis and basketball courts.
$10-11
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Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum
Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum
A small museum featuring historic boats from around the Jersey Shore, with a library and gift shop.
Tue Thu Sat 10AM-2PM
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Toms River Skate Park
The skating facility, with a bowl and structures for street-style skating, is illuminated after dusk.
Free (waiver required, available at 1555 N Bay Ave)
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Villa Amalfi
An Italian restaurant with large windows overlooking a garden and a bar serving wine by the bottle.
Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM Fri-Sun 11AM-10PM$36
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Winding River Skating Center
There is an outdoor rink and an indoor rink, which has vending machines and an upper seating area. There is a DJ every Friday 8:30-10:30PM and Saturday 8-10PM.
Public skating, indoors: Mon Wed Fri 10AM-noon, Tue Thu 10AM-2PM, Sat Sun 2-4PM; Public skating, outdoors: Wed 4-6PM, Sat Sun 10AM-noonGeneral admission: $7-10/adult, $6-8/child or senior; $4-5 skate rental; Freestyle $15-20; DJ Skate $15; Open Hockey $15
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Toms River Halloween Parade
Every October 31 since 1919, one of the largest Halloween parades in the region features decorated vehicles and floats by people of all ages.
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Toms River Pride Festival
Every June, on a weekend. This downtown gathering of the regional LGBT community is one of the largest on the Jersey Shore. Pop-op food vendors and live performances. Family-friendly.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Toms River (CC BY-SA 4.0).