The best parks & outdoor spots in Ocean County

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

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Sassafras Hill Farm

Parks & Outdoors

Skip the supermarket shuffle and swing by Sassafras Hill Farm in Barnegat for a legit local supply of farm-grown goods this week. Between…

184 NJ-72 (Barnegat) · ✓ checked Jul 29

“Skip the supermarket shuffle and swing by Sassafras Hill Farm in Barnegat for a legit local supply of farm-grown goods this week. Between their Farm Shoppe and CSA, it’s an easy way to keep Ocean County kitchens stocked with whatever’s in season, no fuss just Jersey-grown flavor.”

From the Ocean County newsletter, August 6, 2026

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John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island

Parks & Outdoors

County park featuring picnic areas, a playground, a beach, and a pier, plus a dog-friendly area.

399 Brennan Concourse (Bayville) · ✓ checked Aug 6

“County park featuring picnic areas, a playground, a beach, and a pier, plus a dog-friendly area.”

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Cloverdale Farm County Park

Parks & Outdoors

Dog-friendly park for birdwatching and nature walks through old bogs and woodlands, plus a visitor center.

34 Cloverdale Rd (Barnegat)

“Dog-friendly park for birdwatching and nature walks through old bogs and woodlands, plus a visitor center.”

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