Holmdel Park, Public park in Holmdel Township, New Jersey, United States.
The 664-acre green space contains two ponds, ten miles of trails, tennis courts, playgrounds, and dedicated areas for winter activities.
The land transformed into a public recreation area in 1962, with substantial expansions of 227 acres in 2001 and additional parcels in 2017.
Historic Longstreet Farm within the park maintains a working 1890s farm environment where staff members demonstrate traditional agricultural methods.
Four separate visitor sections provide parking facilities, with the Pond View area offering access to the arboretum and Historic Longstreet Farm.
The David C. Shaw Arboretum started with 87 trees in 1963 and has expanded to include approximately 3000 horticultural specimens.
Location: New Jersey
Inception: 1962
GPS coordinates: 40.37510,-74.18590
Latest update: March 11, 2025 23:39
New Jersey contains numerous historical sites that often remain overlooked near major metropolitan areas. The state features restored mills from the 18th and 19th centuries, nature reserves with native wildlife, and preserved colonial buildings. The coastal region offers working lighthouses, while the interior is characterized by parks and forests. Attractions include traditional villages with craft workshops, former industrial facilities, and gardens with regional plants. Hiking trails traverse various landscapes, from marshlands to wooded hills. Several locations provide views of the New York or Philadelphia skylines. These sites document the state's industrial, agricultural, and maritime history. Museums present collections on local development, while parks offer recreational opportunities in natural settings. The sites are distributed throughout the state and showcase different aspects of regional identity.
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Henry Hudson Trail
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Two River Theater
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Seabrook-Wilson House
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Deep Cut Gardens
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Swimming River Reservoir
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Parker Homestead
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Poricy Park
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Highlands Army Air Defense Site
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T. Thomas Fortune House
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Old Scots Graveyard
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Christ Church
6.1 km
Maj. John Burrowes Mansion
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Longstreet Farm
712 m
Upper Meeting House of the Baptist Church of Middletown
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Holmdel Arboretum
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Old Kentuck
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Keansburg Firemen's Memorial Park
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Probasco-Dittner Farmstead
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Holmes-Hendrickson House
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Union Schoolhouse
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Thompson Park
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Cedar Grove School
8.1 km
Count Basie Theatre
10.2 km
Tinton Falls
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Middletown World Trade Center Memorial Gardens
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