State Park · New Jersey, United States
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is a state park in New Jersey, United States, covering 32.0 acres (12.9 ha), established in 1951.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Barnegat Light 39°45′47″N 74°06′29″W / 39.763031°N 74.107983°W / 39.763031; -74.107983, New Jersey, United States |
| Area | 32.0 acres (12.9 ha) |
| Established | 1951 |
| Coordinates | 39.7630° N, 74.1080° W |
| Managed by | New Jersey state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is located on the northern tip of Long Beach Island in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The area where the lighthouse stands was regarded as one of the most important navigational points for ships bound to and from New York Harbor. The ships were dependent upon the Barnegat Lighthouse to avoid the shoals extending from the shoreline. The fast currents, shifting sandbars, and offshore shoals challenged sailors. The park is included as a maritime site on the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) · Philadelphia, United States · 60.6 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 63.0 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 64.1 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Barnegat Lighthouse State Park?
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park is in New Jersey, United States (39.7630° N, 74.1080° W).
When was Barnegat Lighthouse State Park established?
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park was established in 1951, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Barnegat Lighthouse State Park?
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park covers 32.0 acres (12.9 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Jersey_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Jersey state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).