CATTUS ISLAND COUNTY PARK (497 acres) 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River, NJ 08753 732-270-6960

 

CATTUS ISLAND ACTIVITY BOOK

 

The unspoiled beauty of nature is the main attraction at Cattus Island County Park.  This environmentally sensitive park spans almost 500 acres and boasts miles of trails, many offering lovely vistas of the adjacent Silver Bay.  Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, where visitors of all ages will enjoy our many displays and collections of snakes and reptiles, as well as numerous programs and presentations run by our professional staff.  One of its most popular programs is the Junior Naturalist , which encourages young environmentalists to partake in hands-on activities at the Cooper Environmental Center.  New to the park is the beautiful Butterfly Garden. Come and check it out!

PARK HOURS - SEVEN DAYS A WEEK - DAWN - DUSK
COOPER ENVIRNOMENTAL CENTER HOURS - SEVEN DAYS A WEEK - 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

FACILITIES:

Birding, boardwalk through wetlands, conservation area, environmental education site, crabbing, cross-country skiing, fishing, handicap-accessible, nature trails, picnic area, playground, restrooms, scenic overlooks.

DIRECTIONS:

Garden State Parkway to Exit 82 - Route 37 EAST/Seaside Heights.  Take jughandle to Fischer Blvd., then approx. 3 miles to Cattus Island Blvd.  Turn right at light, and left at Park entrance.

For more information, call 1-877-OC PARKS.