Park near Lakewood

Executive Member Joined: Jul 25 2011 Posts: 320

My husband's birthday is coming up, and I decided to go inexpensive with a gourmet picnic supper. Does anyone know of a park near Lakewood that is open late and is pretty and quiet, where I can go for a picnic? I thought of Manasquan Reservoir but I'm not sure that there's a picnic area there, or how late they're open.

Senior Member Joined: Apr 30 2012 Posts: 184

Turkey swamp is a gorgeous park with beatiful picnic areas and there is also boating. I dont know how late they are open but probably until it gets dark.

Catus Island would also be an option.

Allaire state park is very nice.

Hatzlacha!

Platinum Member Joined: Mar 24 2008 Posts: 6528

All above options are great. Most parks are open until dusk (about 7:30/8:00) these days. You can call the parks to double check.

There is also Ocean County park (Rockefeller Park). [You cannot BBQ with propane]. Most weekdays you can find a quiet corner.

We are always in search of a park with lights that is available at 9:00 but haven't found anything yet.
Sometimes we park ourselves on a bench around the lake with a street light nearby and eat there.

During Bein hazmanim a lot of parks are full of frum people. This past Sunday we were at Allaire state park for a long time and most tables around the play ground area were full with only frum yeshiva families. Some families were only showing up at 7:00.

Executive Member Joined: Jul 25 2011 Posts: 320

Thank you! I'll check out these options.

Silver Member Joined: Mar 01 2011 Posts: 615

We went to take pictures with pictue people on the water by Toms River at a little grassy area called Riverfront Landing there wasnt much there- a gazebo a couple benches on the water with some boats. But its pretty and you can extend your outing a little bit by going to the Ocean county mall or Marshalls which are right there if that interests you.