12. Old Bridge Waterfront Park ES

Extends for 1.3 miles along Raritan Bay · Map A

The park extends from the pavilion in the Cheesequake Creek area to Margaret's Creek through a series of boardwalks and walkways. The midway point of the park is at Laurence Harbor where new playground and fishing piers are available. At the Hoff Pavilion there are a concession stand, restrooms and a police substation.

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13. Cheesequake State Park ES

Garden State Parkway, Exit 120 or Rt. 34
Turn right on Lawrence Pkwy., turn right on Cliffwood Ave. to the "T," turn right on Gordon Rd. to the Park entrance in Matawan · Map A

Tel: (732) 566-2161
Hours: Daily 8am to dusk, year round
Admission: Memorial Day, Labor Day, except Tues
HCA: Yes
Parking: Lot

The only State Park in Middlesex County offers a variety of plant and animal life found nowhere else in the state. The site comprises 1,300 acres bordered by Cheesequake Creek, an estuary of Raritan Bay. Explore the Nature Center and trails that meander through salt and fresh water marshes, hardwood forest, and white cedar swamp. Also visible are the remains of pilings from the famous Steam Boat Landing which served the area from 1800 to 1930. The park includes areas for swimming, picnicking, camping, fishing, and crabbing.

Sponsored by Donald J. Peck.

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