- TripBuzz found 146 things to do with kids in or near Lakewood, New Jersey, including 138 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Point Pleasant Beach, Toms River, Atlantic Highlands and Belmar.
- From The Lakewood Blueclaws Professional Baseball Club to Incline Club, the Lakewood area offers 109 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Theaters, History Museums and Parks.
- Located in Ocean County, New Jersey, Lakewood has grown dramatically over the past several years, with a 50% increase in population since the year 2000. In addition to a number of water and recreation activities, guests can enjoy catching a game at the FirstEnergy Park to watch the local Lakewood BlueClaws, a single A minor league baseball team.
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Carnegie Lake is easily accessible for visitors interested in outdoor recreation. The clear blue water offers ample room for canoes, kayaks, and swimmers. It is also perfect for walking or biking. Parking is plentiful and the scenery is bountiful.
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483 Alexander St., Princeton, NJ 08540
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A direct launch dock is available at the Princeton Canoe and Kayak Rental at the Princeton Turning Basin Park. Guests can rent canoes or kayaks then paddle directly to the D&R Canal.
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SandBar Golf is a miniature golf course suitable for all ages and skill levels. Holes feature an array of angles and obstacles, and a hole in one on the 18th hole wins visitors a free round of golf.
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Constructed in 1781, the Kearny Cottage Museum is a four-room cottage containing many items showcasing the history of its owners and city. It is located just yards away from the Raritan River, and contains a colonial garden on its grounds.
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The Conference House is the place where the end of the Revolutionary War was negotiated. The house was built before 1860 and is included in the National Register of Historic Places.
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At Rockville Climbing Center, visitors can scale the climbing walls, attempt the bouldering course, and reserve a private belayer. The center has events like student nights, equipment demos, and climbing classes.
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A waterfront park located along the New Jersey-New York border, Bayview Park consists of grassy areas with significant tree cover. It has a gazebo, benches, trails for walking and biking and nearby water access for boating and fishing.
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Run through Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, the Rutgers Gardens features several distinct gardens and specific plant collections. Educational programs for adults are routinely held as are programs for children to learn about ecology and gardening.
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For over 80 years McCarter Theatre has been a center for performing arts, plays, and cultural education. Visitors can expect to see a variety of acts shown at the theater; including ballet, jazz, world music, and more.
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Since 1746, students have received their education at Princeton University, originally known as the College of New Jersey. Princeton, an Ivy League school, has the largest university endowment in the world.