Barnegat Branch Rail Trail

Barnegat Branch Rail Trail This “rail-to-trail” project follows the abandoned Barnegat Branch Division of the Central Railroad of New Jersey.

Once completed, it will stretch 15.6 miles from Barnegat to Toms River. On October 15, 2007, the Barnegat Branch Trail was officially opened to the public. The trail will be constructed in several phases and will stretch 15.6 miles from Barnegat to Toms River once completed.

09/01/2026
09/01/2026

Registration begins Friday 9/4:
Fishing for Sean — Sean Smida Memorial Kids Fishing Clinic
Traveling by Van to Island Beach State Park
It’s time for the Fall Run! With the help of Scott Thomas, a professional fisherman, you will learn what baits, hooks, rods and reels to use to catch yourself a keeper! No experience necessary. All supplies and bait will be provided by Grumpy’s Bait & Tackle. Bring a packed lunch, water, wear boots and a change of clothes. This will be an outdoor program only, as it is weather dependent.
LOCATION: Cooper Environmental Center, Lecture Room, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River
DATE: Thursday, November 5
TIME: 8am-1pm
$30 per child AGE: 12-16
PROGRAM #352516 – 2D
Registration Form:
http://www.co.ocean.nj.us//WebContentFiles//e6610e8e-b4ed-45da-8057-53c6f85f00ce.pdf

Register by mail or in-person at:
Jakes Branch County Park - Beachwood
Wells Mills County Park – Waretown
OC Parks Administration Office - Toms River
OC Parks Web Site: www.oceancountyparks.org
Administration Phone: (732) 506-9090

08/31/2026

Sunset and Full Moon Walks only occur a couple of times a year at Cattus Island County Park. We hike up to the Bay Beach for a beautiful view of the sunset in the west, then look to east to see the full Sturgeon Moon. It’s a different walk every time.

08/29/2026

Boat-Top Launch sites:
Gull Island County Park, Point Pleasant Beach
Mantoloking Bridge Fishing Pier, Brick Township
Metedeconk River Conservation Area, Lakewood & Brick
Parks & Recreation Administrative Office, Toms River
Wells Mills County Park, Waretown
A. Paul King County Park, Stafford Township
Lake Shenandoah County Park, Lakewood
Mill Creek County Park, Berkeley Township
John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island, Berkeley Township
Stanley Tip Seaman County Park, Tuckerton

Boat Ramp - Small trailer
Lake Shenandoah County Park, Lakewood (Clover street entrance)
Berkeley Island County Park, Berkeley Township (Dirt)
LINKS to the above sites:
https://oceancountyparks.org/frmThingsToDo

08/27/2026

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Barnegat, NJ
08005

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+17325069090

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