Parks, Lakes & Playgrounds
Whatever your interests or your age, visitors will find Lakewood an
ideal place to relax, picnic, or simply enjoy recreation of all kinds. Visitors can
play or watch sports at Lakewood’s many softball and soccer fields, or volleyball
and tennis courts. Besides more than a dozen playgrounds, there are exercise and
bike trails; on-site row boats, paddle boats, and canoe rentals; and several parks,
some of which have swimming and fishing. The John F. Patrick Sports Complex, due to
open in the summer of 2005, will add an additional four baseball fields and four
soccer fields.
Parks Department | 732-367-6737
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Lake Carasaljo
Route 9 (River Avenue)
732-367-6737
The lake was named in the late 1800's
for Carolina, Sarah and Josephine Brick, the daughters of pioneering
businessman Joseph W. Brick. Found in the center of town near the
Victorian shopping area, Lake Carasaljo is one of the jewels in
Lakewood's crown. The lake has a perimeter of 4.5 miles and sits
on 176 acres of parkland. During warmer months a wide variety of
activities, including fishing, swimming, bicycling, running and
picnicking, take place in and around its sparkling waters. The Lakewood
Amphitheatre, just a stone's throw from the lake, is a popular venue
for community events and is the perfect spot to watch July 4th fireworks.
In winter, ice skaters happily glide along the lake's frozen surface.
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Ocean County Park No. 1
700 Route 88 (0cean Avenue)
732-506-9090
Ocean County Park No. 1 was once the estate of John
D. Rockefeller. This beautiful, 565 acre park is filled with white
pine, hemlock and many unique specimen trees. The park's offerings
include tennis courts, open play fields, trails, a playground for
children and a pristine lake, perfect for swimming. When winter
snows fall, the park becomes a mecca for cross-country skiers.
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Lake Shenendoah County Park
Route 88 (Ocean Avenue)
732-506-9090
If you're hooked on fishing, you'll love Lake Shenandoah
County Park. Anglers have access to large piers, on-site boat rentals
and a bait & tackle shop - not to mention a 100 acre lake stocked
with trout. Towering oaks and pines ring the lake and foster a tranquil
mood - a mood only broken when a "big one" strikes!
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Lake Shenendoah County
Field Sports Complex
Route 88 (Ocean Avenue)
732-506-9090
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Pine Park
500 Country Club Drive,
off County Line Road (Route 526)
732-367-6737
Pine Park, on the northwest corner of town,was once a part of George
Jay Gould's estate, the park's 149 acres now sport campgrounds and
ball fields, as well as basketball, handball and tennis courts.
The park often hosts large community events.
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OPEN NOW!
John F. Patrick Sports Complex
Vine Street
732-367-6737
Named for former Lakewood School's Superintendent John Patrick, the 40+ acre complex hosts six soccer fields and four baseball fields, equipped with lighting for night games, ample parking, restrooms, plus a full service concession stand. The complex is the new home to the Lakewood Little League and Lakewood Soccer League.
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Smaller Municipal Parks & Playgrounds
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Park
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Location
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Amenities
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Canterbury Park
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Canterbury Drive
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Basketball, Playground
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Clifton Avenue School
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Between 6th & 7th Streets
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Playground, Parking lot
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Community Center
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20 4th Street
732-367-0040
Monday-Friday, 9AM-9PM
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Basketball, Playground, Community Center building with weightroom and indoor recreation
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D'zio Park
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Locust Street &
New Hampshire Avenue
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Basketball, Baseball, Playground,
Picnic area, Shelter, Parking lot
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Frank Bartolf Sports Complex
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Brook Road
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Little League field, Playground with shelter, Football field, Picnic area,
Two soccer fields, Parking lot
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Head Start
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East 8th Street
(between Princeton Avenue and the railroad)
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Playground
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Hearthstone Park
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Hearthstone Drive
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Playground, Baseball field, Parking lot
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North Beach Park
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North Lake Drive
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Playground, Parking lot
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Oak Street School
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Oak Street
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Playground, Playground with apparatus for special needs, Parking lot
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Revered Clayton Park
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John Street
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Playground, Shelter, Softball field, Basketball
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South Beach
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South Lake Drive
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Playground, Parking lot
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Spruce Street School
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Spruce Street
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Playground, Basketball, Parking lot
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Sunset Park
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Sunset Avenue
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Basketball, Baseball, Playground, Picnic area, Shelter, Parking lot
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