Barnegat Branch Rail Trail

10/24/2026

MEET YOUR OCEAN COUNTY PARKS:
Cloverdale Farm County Park
90 acres
34 Cloverdale Road
Barnegat, NJ 08005
(609) 607-1861
The Visitors Center Friday-Sunday 10am - 4pm excluding major holidays.

Cloverdale Farm County Park was purchased from Katherine Collins in 2004, who operated the cranberry bogs and tree farm on the property for over 50 years with her husband William. The property has been continuously run as a cranberry farm since the late 1800s.

Perhaps the most attractive aspect of the park is its natural beauty. Besides cranberries, the bogs are home to wildflowers, birds, and a host of other flora and fauna. This provides an opportunity for photographers and nature enthusiasts in any season. The 1.4 mile self-guided nature trail meanders through the farm into undisturbed woodlands that offer an escape from everyday life. .

The Visitors Center opened in May of 2015, and contains exhibits that highlight the natural beauty and historical significance of the park. To schedule a group education program, please call the Visitors Center at 609-607-1861. .

Facilities:
Visitors Center, restrooms, self-guided nature trail, fishing, bird watching, photography, hiking and walking trails, cross country skiing, environmental education and picnic area.

10/23/2026

Bring a chair or beach blanket, marshmallows and a roasting stick and settle in for a cozy evening around the campfire with beautiful Barnegat Lighthouse in the background.
Our entertainment will be storyteller Robin Moore who will enchant
you with eerie stories from revolutionary times.
Programs are in cooperation with Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.
LOCATION: Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Barnegat Light
DATE: Saturday, 10/24
TIME: 7 - 9 pm
FREE All Ages...

10/23/2026

MEET YOUR OCEAN COUNTY PARKS:
Eno's Pond County Park
28 acres
330 East Lacey Road
Lacey Township, NJ
732 281-2750 or (732) 506-9090

Eno's Pond County Park opened in the Autumn of 1998. Eno's Pond and the surrounding area have a long and colorful history dating to the Colonial period. The observation decks overlook Eno's Pond, which was used as a source of ice for a hotel once on the site and now is a perfect vantage point for viewing some of the pond's residents and visitors. Eno's Pond County Park is adjacent to part of the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Lacey Extension, and both entities are working to develop a trail system between the two properties.

Facilities:
Conservation area, handicapped accessible, open playing fields, nature trails, observation decks, picnic area/grills, NEW playground, restrooms, volleyball.

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

MEET YOUR OCEAN COUNTY PARKS:
John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island
25 acres
399 Brennan Concourse,
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 506-9090

Situated on a scenic peninsula jutting out into the calm waters of Barnegat Bay, John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park's location provides possibly the best view of the Bay in Ocean County. It also features a family-oriented spray park, playground, walking paths, small picnic areas, bait stations and more. The crabbing/fishing pier at the park is one of the County's most popular. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day sunning, fishing, or crabbing from the 100' pier.

After sustaining severe damage in Hurricane Sandy, the park was redesigned and reconstructed. The shoreline was reinforced and made to be more storm tolerant. The fishing/crabbing pier was replaced. A children's splash park was added along with a new, safer playground. New picnic areas, bocce, corn hole and horseshoe courts were added. There are new bathrooms and a new pavilion. The natural shoreline on the south-side was cleaned and repaired...and much more.

Immediately after the storm we partnered with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Barnegat Bay Partnership and Stevens Institute of Technology to incorporate new design and construction strategies including the use of living shorelines. Living shorelines mimic natural conditions by using nature’s own time-tested examples along with a small component of engineered structures like breakwaters and shoals. The result is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly shoreline. The most obvious benefit is a beautiful shoreline with native plants; but the ecological benefits include the creation of habitat for shellfish, fish, birds, and mammals. Living shorelines also improve the water quality by capturing runoff and providing for beneficial bacteria and other organisms. The long-term benefits include a stable, resilient shoreline that is able to withstand and recover from future storms.

Facilities:
Spray park, crabbing, fishing, horseshoe pits, bocce courts, small picnic areas with grills, playground, restrooms, covered pavilion, ADA accessible

10/21/2026

Bring a chair or beach blanket, marshmallows and a roasting stick and settle in for a cozy evening around the campfire with beautiful Barnegat Lighthouse in the background.
Our entertainment will be storyteller Robin Moore who will enchant
you with eerie stories from revolutionary times.
Programs are in cooperation with Barnegat Lighthouse State Park.
LOCATION: Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Barnegat Light
DATE: Saturday, 10/24
TIME: 7 - 9 pm
FREE All Ages...

10/21/2026

MEET YOUR OCEAN COUNTY PARKS:
Ocean County Park
323 acres
659 Ocean Ave. (Route 88)
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 506-9090 For Park Naturalist call:(732) 506-5122

NOTE: Our Off-Leash Dog Facilities Open at 8am
and will close 30 mins before the main park closes.

This magnificent facility in Lakewood has a rich and fascinating history. Ocean County Park was originally part of Financier John D. Rockefeller's vacation estate. White pine, Norway spruces, hemlock and other unique specimen trees, now mature, were imported by Rockefeller from all over the country. Tennis and pickleball courts, open play fields, and even a driving range, all free of charge, appeal to adults of all ages, and children will delight in using the playgrounds. Warm weather isn't the only time to enjoy this park, however. Transformed into a lovely and silent winter wonderland after a snowfall, it's a great site for cross-country skiing. Of course, there is no charge for casual use of the park, the beach or its other many facilities.

Facilities:
Bike trail, cross-country skiing, driving range, fishing, 3.1 mile perimeter walking trail Ocean County Park Trail Map, open playing fields, large picnic area, playgrounds, restrooms, softball fields, tennis and pickleball courts, 18 hole disc golf course.