State Park · New Jersey, United States
Island Beach State Park
Island Beach State Park is a state park in New Jersey, United States, covering 3,003 acres (1,215 ha), established in 1953.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Berkeley Township 39°54′19″N 74°04′53″W / 39.905272°N 74.081431°W / 39.905272; -74.081431, New Jersey, United States |
| Area | 3,003 acres (1,215 ha) |
| Established | 1953 |
| Coordinates | 39.9053° N, 74.0814° 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 Island Beach State Park
Island Beach State Park is a New Jersey state park located just south of Seaside Park on the Barnegat Peninsula in Berkeley Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. Most of the park encompasses the former borough of Island Beach. The park is the largest reserve of undeveloped barrier island in New Jersey and one of the largest in the United States. The park is divided into two areas. The Island Beach Northern Natural Area covers 659 acres (2.7 km2), some of which is restricted to the public.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Seaside Park, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just south of Seaside Park |
Airports near this park
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- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 53.2 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 54.4 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 61.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Jersey
Frequently asked questions
Where is Island Beach State Park?
Island Beach State Park is in New Jersey, United States (39.9053° N, 74.0814° W).
When was Island Beach State Park established?
Island Beach State Park was established in 1953, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Island Beach State Park?
Island Beach State Park covers 3,003 acres (1,215 ha).
How do I get to Island Beach State Park?
The nearest town is Seaside Park, New Jersey. just south of Seaside Park.
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/Island_Beach_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).