Monmouth Guide

7 Parks and Trails to Explore in Monmouth County This November

By Monmouth Guide ·

November is a good month to get outside in Monmouth County. The leaves are down or coming down, the trails are quieter, and the lakes and ponds are easy to reach on a cool afternoon. This guide pulls together seven places to walk, fish, paddle or simply sit on a bench for a while.

The list spans the county, from Deal Lake's long shoreline in Interlaken to the Pine Barrens edge at Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold Township. Some spots are built for a few miles of walking, others for a short stop with the dog or a rod. Below you will also find a few nearby events happening the same week.

Our 7 picks

Here are our seven picks for this November, with a short note on what you will find at each one.

1. Deal Lake, Interlaken

The Deal Lake Commission publishes fishing and depth maps and lists public access points and boat rentals · Interlaken

A 158-acre lake with 12.5 miles of shoreline that almost surrounds Interlaken. It is managed by a commission of the seven towns on its shore and is popular for fishing, boating and bird-watching.

2. Seastreak Ferry to NYC, Highlands

water · Highlands

A fast ferry from Highlands to Manhattan, making a car-free day trip to New York City.

3. Pete Sensi Park, Allentown

park · Allentown

Small park with a boat dock and benches on the millpond across from the Old Mill. It is a popular spot for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.

4. Tatum Park, Middletown

trail · Middletown

366 acres of rolling hills, fields and woods with 6.5 miles of trails and a playground.

5. Shark River Park, Wall Township

trail · Wall Township

A 1,006-acre wooded park with 7.5 miles of trails, a fitness trail, fishing ponds and shaded picnic areas.

6. Weltz Conservation Area Off-Leash Dog Area, Ocean Township

dog park · Ocean Township

A nearly half-acre fenced off-leash area in Oakhurst open to dogs of all sizes.

7. Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold Township

park · Freehold Township

A Pine Barrens-edge park with a 17-acre lake, boat rentals, 9 miles of trails, an archery range and wooded campsites.

Also happening nearby

If you are already out and about, a handful of other local happenings fall in the same stretch of the month.

More parks and trails in Monmouth County

These seven are a starting point. The full guide covers 30 parks and trails across Monmouth County.

See all 30 parks and trails in Monmouth County.

Pack a layer, check park hours before you head out, and pick whichever spot is closest to home. Whether that means 7.5 miles of trails at Shark River Park or a bench by the millpond in Allentown, November is an easy month to explore locally.

Quick answers

What are good parks and trails in Monmouth County, NJ?

Local picks include Deal Lake in Interlaken, Seastreak Ferry to NYC in Highlands, Pete Sensi Park in Allentown and Tatum Park in Middletown. See the full guide for all 30.

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