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Review:
Cheesequake State Park is a gorgeous 1,610-acre state park located within the city of Old Bridge, originally established in 1937.
The unique park is noted for its diverse ecosystems, which lie at a transitional zone between unique state habitats like saltwater and freshwater marshes, tidal estuaries, white cedar swamps, and northeastern hardwood forest.
Visitors can fish for trout, catfish, sunfish, and largemouth bass on the six-acre Hooks Creek Lake, which also offers opportunities for crabbing. Boating, canoeing, and swimming are permitted throughout the summer months, with lifeguards staffed on duty between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Five marked hiking and mountain biking trails meander through the region's forest and marshland areas, while an interpretive center offers exhibits on the region's unique ecology. Throughout the winter months, visitors can enjoy opportunities for cross-country skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing.
Cheesequake State Park, 300 Gordon Rd, Matawan, NJ 07747, Phone: 732-566-2161
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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