Parks and Recreation

If a day on the links is your cup of "tee", three area golf courses stand ready to accommodate you. Generous fairways, luxurious greens and top notch facilities beckon golfers to Lakewood's three golf courses.

Whatever your interests or your age, visitors will find Lakewood an ideal place to relax, picnic, or simply enjoy recreation of all kinds. Visitors can play or watch sports at Lakewood's many softball and soccer fields, or volleyball and tennis courts. Besides more than a dozen playgrounds, there are exercise and bike trails; on-site row boats, paddle boats, and canoe rentals; and several parks, some of which have swimming and fishing. The John F. Patrick Sports Complex, due to open in the summer of 2005, will add an additional four baseball fields and four soccer fields.

Parks Department | 732-367-6737

Lake Carasaljo
Route 9 (River Avenue)
732-367-6737

The lake was named in the late 1800's for Carolina, Sarah and Josephine Brick, the daughters of pioneering businessman Joseph W. Brick. Found in the center of town near the Victorian shopping area, Lake Carasaljo is one of the jewels in Lakewood's crown. The lake has a perimeter of 4.5 miles and sits on 176 acres of parkland. During warmer months a wide variety of activities, including fishing, swimming, bicycling, running and picnicking, take place in and around its sparkling waters. The Lakewood Amphitheatre, just a stone's throw from the lake, is a popular venue for community events and is the perfect spot to watch July 4th fireworks. In winter, ice skaters happily glide along the lake's frozen surface.

Ocean County Park
700 Route 88 (0cean Avenue)
732-506-9090

Ocean County Park No. 1 was once the estate of John D. Rockefeller. This beautiful, 565 acre park is filled with white pine, hemlock and many unique specimen trees. The park's offerings include tennis courts, open play fields, trails, a playground for children and a pristine lake, perfect for swimming. When winter snows fall, the park becomes a mecca for cross-country skiers.


Lake Shenandoah County Park
Route 88 (Ocean Avenue)
732-506-9090

If you're hooked on fishing, you'll love Lake Shenandoah County Park. Anglers have access to large piers, on-site boat rentals and a bait & tackle shop - not to mention a 100 acre lake stocked with trout. Towering oaks and pines ring the lake and foster a tranquil mood - a mood only broken when a "big one" strikes!


John F. Patrick Sports Complex
Vine Street
732-367-6737

Named for former Lakewood School's Superintendent John Patrick, the 40+ acre complex hosts six soccer fields and four baseball fields, equipped with lighting for night games, ample parking, restrooms, plus a full service concession stand. The complex is the new home to the Lakewood Little League and Lakewood Soccer League.

• 40+ acre complex
• 6 soccer fields (Four lighted)
• 4 lighted playing fields for baseball and softball

Smaller Municipal Parks & Playgrounds

Throughout the year, Lakewood offers a full slate of recreational programs and special activities geared to children, adults and families.
For a full listing click here

Lakewood Little League
Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Lakewood Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, Lakewood's Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.

Lakewood Little League Website First Energy Park
2 Stadium Way
Lakewood, NJ 08701
732-901-7000

Directions to FirstEnergy Park

Lakewood BlueClaws
Lakewood is the home of the award-winning "Single A" Minor League baseball team, the Lakewood BlueClaws, of the South Atlantic League. The BlueClaws have won three SAL championships, 2006, 2009, and 2010. The BlueClaws, SAL affiliate of the Phillies, play their April to September season at FirstEnergy Park, located at the intersection of New Hampshire (CR 623) and Cedar Bridge Avenues (CR 528).

FirstEnergy Park is the perfect spot to take in a ballgame. It seats 6,588 fans with grass seating for up to 3,000 more. The park features 17 SkyBoxes, a brand new Kimball Medical Center Champions Club party-box which can hold up to 50 people, and two party decks. There are three picnic areas, perfect for group outings like company picnics and family reunions. Concession stands sell traditional ballpark food as well as specialty items. Fans can find the latest BlueClaws memorabilia at the team's retail store, Claws Cove.

BlueClaws tickets are reasonably priced, making a trip to FirstEnergy Park fun and affordable for the entire family. So come on out to the ballpark and cheer on Lakewood's team, the BlueClaws!

For information and tickets | Call 732-901-7000
or visit www.lakewoodblueclaws.com



Conference Center
FirstEnergy Park is also home to 900 feet of meeting space.The Conference Center serves as a convenient meeting place for businesses and organizations in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.