Cattus Island County Park
Cattus Island County Park
Cattus Island County Park
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Pam S
Toms River, NJ50 contributions
Mar 2021 • Solo
This is a really nice place to walk. Various paths to walk on - a very wide one mile walk to the waterway. Busy on weekends, quieter during the week. The nature center was interesting - educational with friendly people working there. I will be back many times 🌞🌾🌻
Written March 15, 2021
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krocking123
New York City, NY965 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This place has a little but for everyone. The visitor center has air conditioning and many tanks with live animals. Lots of information to be learned about the jersey coast. There is a small butterfly garden, with real wild butterflies! Hiking trails that’s hard packed good for maintain bikes and sandy trails. We spent about 2 hours there. That includes a walk out to the furthest point and back. It’s a great spot for an drizzle or overcast kinda day.
Written August 8, 2020
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Christopher C
Toms River, NJ8 contributions
Sep 2011 • Solo
What a beautiful park. They have trails to walk with gorgeous views of the bay. Be sure to stop by the Cooper Environmental Center. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. We had questions about some plants we saw and the naturalist who helped us was able to tell us exactly what we had seen. Wonderful displays in there as well including : fish, snakes, turtles, frogs and plenty of hands-on games and activities for the kids. Best of all... everything is FREE. They will even loan you a bike, a nature backpack and a fishing net for free. Definitely worth a visit for any age. They told me that they are open all year. The Cooper Environmental Center is open from 8 to 4:30 and the park is open from dawn to dusk - seven-days-a-week. Oh, I almost forgot the beautiful Butterfly Garden.
Written September 15, 2011
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Nancie W
Toms River, NJ30 contributions
Jun 2012 • Family
This is a nice place but don't bring your dog, it is full of ticks and we had to come home and throw all our clothes in the dryer and leave dog outside while we washed him and got rid of ticks.
Written July 20, 2012
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ERits
Toms River, NJ59 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
We walk our dog here every day.. There are lots of well-marked trails and beautiful views. Well maintained. Great seasonal events.
Written December 10, 2011
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fi0nac0
Toms River, NJ10 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
Nice walk but stay on trails as the ticks are really bad. Free parking, can bike the trails if desired.
Written June 5, 2019
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dyco2358
Toms River, NJ42 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Although the center has not yet reopened from Sandy this is a great place for a long walk. We take our dog and she loves when we get to the beach so she can jump in. Lots of beautiful flora and watch for the birds. Very peaceful.
Written June 3, 2015
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shaluhe
Churchton, MD209 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
Loved the main trail and the views, with all the intriguing side trails! Plenty of parking. You can bring your doggie, too.
Written February 24, 2014
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miriamlkwd
Lakewood, NJ27 contributions
Nov 2019
really nice park! the nature center is amazing and they give out bikes, cool hiking backpacks and more! def recommend!
Written October 8, 2020
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CBaz128
Toms River, NJ7 contributions
May 2019
Have come here many times, before and after Hurricane Sandy for walks and photographs. It's our favorite park in Ocean County. Several trails are available. Love to come see the Osprey, heron and egrets. We have seen some wonderful sunsets bayside. The bugs can be bad in the summer, so we enjoy spring and fall walks. I've even taken walks after snowfall and when the bay is frozen. Winter can be a wonderful time for solace there. I've entered and walked the park from both entrances, one from Cattus Island Road and the other from Brandon Road. The renovated Cooper Environmental Center since Sandy is very nice. The butterfly garden is an additional treat. Wear protection against ticks and mosquitos. Good place to take kids to learn about the environment and wildlife. Great place to go for a run if you're a runner.
Written November 13, 2019
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Yes there is an area with tables and playground equipment.
Written August 24, 2019
There is a playground nestled in the woods. Bring your bikes there’s a nice flat road everyone can enjoy. The nature center is great for little ones and they can run wild and burn up some energy. The butterfly garden is small but very nice with bird feeders all around. If you like bring a picnic lunch. There’s picnic tables by the playground. If you venture into the woods be sure to use insect repellant. There’s ticks and deer in those woods. Dogs are allowed leashed, just make sure you pick up after them. Doggie bags provided along with garbage cans. Lot’s of exploring to do. I believe they will loan you binoculars. There’s at least 2 duck blinds to enjoy. Hope you enjoy the park as much as we do.
Written October 20, 2017
Do they still have an active butterfly garden?
Is this the wrong season for it?
Marty,
Toms River
Written July 13, 2016
Hi,
I haven't noticed if they have restored it since Sandy. I was there about a month ago and they were doing construction in that area but the trails are good to go!
Written July 14, 2016
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