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shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2788
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 9:20 pm: |     |
Is there such a thing not too far?
I'm thinking a place I can take them one afternoon after camp, maybe the bay side of Sandy Hook? Any other options?
I'm not interested in staying overnight, just taking a little excursion for the afternoon. |
jet
Citizen
Username: Jet
Post Number: 880
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 7:53 am: | |
Avon-by-the-sea , beach @ Lincoln ave. , kids playground , facilities , natual pool inside of jetty. Exit 100B , 50min. from Mwood. |
Yossarian
Citizen
Username: Yossarian
Post Number: 325
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 7:57 am: | |
Round Valley is perfect for kids. It's about 40 minutes away in Lebanon. Just go west on rt. 80. There's a big beach, concession stands, and clear, clean water.
More info here:
http://www.njskylands.com/pkrndval.htm
and here:
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/round.html
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Lisa Ebert
Citizen
Username: Boomie
Post Number: 40
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 9:09 am: | |
I think you are on the mark with Sandy Hook. With the trails and the outdoor programs and conservation stuff they have there, its perfect and not far at all. |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 2391
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 9:24 am: | |
Take a walk back in time and go to Ocean Grove. |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2789
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 9:26 am: | |
Oooh, thanks. I have heard good things about Avon by the Sea, and Skylands sounds great too.
Will put all 3 places on our list. |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2791
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 9:31 am: | |
SOL, is there parking in Ocean Grove and where is it? |
SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 2393
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:35 am: | |
There's parking all over the place... up along the boardwalk, up and down Main Street, and on any street. If you go, stop at Nagel's for an old timey ice cream... |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2795
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:46 am: | |
But how do I get there? |
Hank Zona
Supporter
Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 3619
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:49 am: | |
shh,
add Great Kills Park and Wolfs Pond Park to your list! |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2796
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:56 am: | |
Hank, I don't think I've ever been to either! Though I did my fair share of romping in the sand and under the boardwalk at South Beach!
Hey, last weekend I went to Denino's and Ralph's and lemme tell you...it was damngood! I don't think I ever realized how delish that pizza is! My kids loved it. |
Hank Zona
Supporter
Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 3620
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 12:59 pm: | |
Im jealous...practically weepy...since Im from South Beach. Oh, you thought I meant jealous about Denino's and Ralph's? OK..that too. Denino's blows away all the local bar pizza choices. I may have to have another Maplewood reverse-Fresh Air Fund trip and bring some pals to an SI Yankees game with the Denino's-Ralph's post-game...fuhgeddabodit!
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shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2797
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 1:02 pm: | |
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BGS
Citizen
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 213
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 1:56 pm: | |
shh-Ocean Grove is exit 100a or B on the parkway...follow the signs from there...
I second Avon by the Sea...my children grew up at that beach and, because of the natural cove that a jetty creates, such a nice place for little ones to swim without being knocked down by big waves...clean family beach.. |
CageyD
Citizen
Username: Cageyd
Post Number: 351
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:07 pm: | |
IF you aren't committed to salt water I have a great suggestion. Google directions for the NJ Botanical Garden. It is up north near the NY state border. On the grounds is also state park with a lovely sandy lake that has had all the goopy lake stuff scooped out and it is ideal for kids (there are life guards too) My 9 and 6 year old and younger nieces and nephews love swimming there. There is a concessions stand bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, bbqs, a play ground, fishing, boat, canoe, and I think kayak rentals, lots of trails and, it is next to the Botanical garden which is housed on the grounds of a lovely estate from which you can just make outthe Hudson River. It costs $10 per car to get in. Really one of the little known hidden gems of the state. |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2798
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 6:54 am: | |
Thanks. I think I'm going to go today, this afternoon, for a few hours so I'm going to try and find the closest place. I actually prefer non-salt water!
Sounds great. |
Lucy
Supporter
Username: Lucy
Post Number: 118
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 7:03 am: | |
The weather is going to be gorgeous today enjoy relax and tan thoughts to you. |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2799
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 7:25 am: | |
Decided on Round Valley for today. I am so excited! I will refer back to this thread though, and hopefully next week we can try anther place (and the following week, etc.). |
Georgie
Citizen
Username: Georgie
Post Number: 57
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 - 8:45 am: | |
Does any of these places rent umbrellas? We would like to go this weekend (without child). But hate lugging an umbrella (not to mention we don't even own one.
Thanks! |
tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 2643
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 - 9:36 am: | |
shh. Did you like Round Valley?
Georgie: Round Valley doesn't rent umbrellas, but they have great sites for barbecues, with tables and elevated sort of fireplaces for cookouts, all with a nice view. Thing is, weekends will be crowded. I recommend getting there early, to get a good picnic site, with lots of shade!!! |
shh
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 2858
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 - 2:06 pm: | |
Round Valley certainly DID rent umbrellas. Chairs too!
I liked it well enough. The bathroom situation (by the beach area) was not the greatest, but hey, it's a huge swimming hole. I can only imagine how many little kids pee in the water, so if mine did too.... Next time I'd bring a little porta-potty for the kids, just in case.
The clientele was mostly non-English speaking, but it was very family oriented. I don't know about weekends, but during the week it was fairly quiet. |
tulip
Citizen
Username: Braveheart
Post Number: 2645
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 3, 2005 - 3:02 pm: | |
Well, good!! When my kids were little, Round Valley was pretty quiet during the week, as well, and didn't rent umbrellas. I am glad they now do.
See if you like Oxford Furnace Lake, in Oxford. Take route 31 north to Oxford, and turn left at Shippen Manor. Follow that road for about four miles or so. You'll see the lake. It's small, deep and cool. Not so crowded.
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