The best parks & outdoor spots in Monmouth County

6 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook delivers the county’s best postcard view from the Atlantic seaboard’s highest natural perch, excluding…

460 Ocean Blvd (Atlantic Highlands) · ✓ checked Jul 30

Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook delivers the county’s best postcard view from the Atlantic seaboard’s highest natural perch, excluding islands, with sweeping looks at Sandy Hook, Sandy Hook Bay, Raritan Bay, and the NYC skyline.

From the Monmouth County newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Shark River Park

Parks & Outdoors

The Shark River runs through this 946-acre park offering hiking trails, fishing & winter sports.

1101 Schoolhouse Rd (Wall Township)

The Shark River runs through this 946-acre park offering hiking trails, fishing & winter sports.

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Swimming River Park

Parks & Outdoors

Riverfront park with a boat ramp, plus fishing and crabbing.

475 W Front St (Red Bank)

Riverfront park with a boat ramp, plus fishing and crabbing.

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Warm-weather spot featuring a playground, swings and baseball, basketball and tennis courts.

353 County Rd 537 (Colts Neck)

Warm-weather spot featuring a playground, swings and baseball, basketball and tennis courts.

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Dorbrook Recreation Area

Parks & Outdoors

535-acre green space featuring sports courts, a playground & spray park, plus paths & picnic areas.

353 County Rd 537 (Colts Neck)

535-acre green space featuring sports courts, a playground & spray park, plus paths & picnic areas.

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Veteran's Memorial Park

Parks & Outdoors

Free, clean park featuring basketball courts, playgrounds and spray areas.

Ocean Blvd &, Lakeshore Dr (Keyport)

Free, clean park featuring basketball courts, playgrounds and spray areas.

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