Memorial Park - Neptune City, NJ
Memorial Park in Neptune City, New Jersey, is a hidden gem for dog lovers and families alike. Nestled on the shore of the Shark River, this dog-friendly park boasts scenic waterfront views, a relaxing sandy beach, and well-maintained walking trails—perfect for pet-friendly strolls. The park is well-equipped with picnic tables, benches along the water, and plenty of space for enjoying quiet Paw-friendly outings. Dogs are welcome on-leash throughout the park, including the small beach section.
Unique to Memorial Park is its convenient mix of amenities, including wheelchair accessible paths and parking, a public restroom, a newer playground for kids, and a boardwalk overlooking the bay—making it a top destination for families and pups alike. The area’s beautiful sunsets, calm vibe, clean facilities, and kayak launch add extra appeal for visitors seeking a tranquil pet-friendly spot in Monmouth County.
FAQ
- Are dogs allowed at Memorial Park? Yes, dogs are allowed throughout the park as long as they are kept on leash.
- Is there a fenced area for dogs? No, there is not a dedicated fenced dog run.
- Are there restrooms available for owners? Yes, there is a public restroom onsite.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, Memorial Park has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are many benches along the water and picnic tables, some of which are under cover.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, there is a playground and plenty of space for children to play.
- Are picnics allowed? Yes, visitors are welcome to use the picnic tables for picnics.
- Is there onsite parking? Yes, there is onsite parking available for visitors.
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? Yes, reviews mention that the park is very well maintained and clean.
- Are there walking trails at the park? Yes, there are walking paths and a small boardwalk along the beach area.
- Is there shade or shelter available? Yes, some picnic tables are under cover and there’s a pavilion onsite.
Reviews
Beach, Boardwalk, and views… a nice gem and a good place for kids. This is not an extensive area but it sure packs it in the positives. Small beach area, nice sand, nice views of the bay (sometimes the Jet skis out there in the bay can be distracting). There is a boardwalk above the beach area with benches. There is a nice playground area for the kids and an adjacent pavilion for parties etc. Very clean area. There is some sort of bring your own Kayak station also… need more info on that… but cool. Lots of parking (or perhaps just enough) to make sure this place has a good balance of folks to area ratio. There are horseshoe courts that no one seemed interested in. I would not recommend letting kids in the water at all (swimming itself is banned here, and there are signs not to harvest shellfish – that should be all you need to know, I am sure this area is in recovery ecologically but right now… be wary with the little ones – great chance to let them play in a big sandbox though!) Want somewhere to chill and just look out over open water? Great spot.
I found this lovely, quiet park by accident. It’s directly overlooking the bay in a nice little slice of a neighborhood.
It was lunchtime on a weekday and others were at picnic tables, walking their dogs on the beach and watching kids playing in the playground.
I’m sure I’ll return.
One of Monmouth County’s hidden gems. A spectacular place to catch a sunset on the Shark river and well maintained park. Dog friendly, picnic tables, playground and small boardwalk overlooking a Sandy beach. There’s also a kayak launch and paid storage for them.
Great little stretch of beach you can bring your pup to. Quite, not the best view. They also have bathrooms and a relatively new playground that looks like it would be fun if I was a kid.
Beautiful clean park on the shore of Shark river. It is very well maintained. A nice place to take a walk along the beach. There are many benches along the water. They have quite a few picnic tables, some under cover. Beautiful sunsets here.