209 Route 537, Colts Neck,
NJ
(732) 542-1642
This
active recreation site features 535 acres which include a barrier-free
playground, tennis courts, horseshoe courts, two swimming pools
(for lessons only), a Sprayground, an inline rink, basketball courts, open fields,
and 2.4 miles of paved trail for walking, biking, and in-line skating.
There are also athletic fields available for use for games only,
no practices. Please consult the Athletic Field Rentals link to
the right under "Facilities" for further information.
Additionally,
an area has been established for model airplane flying and model
rocket launches. Please contact the Park Manager at the above phone
number for further information.
Check out these programs offered at Dorbrook Recreation Area for groups serving individuals with disabilities.
Come and Play
Spray and Play
Challenger
Place – A Playground for Children of All Abilities
Challenger
Place is a place for all children to play in Monmouth County. This
universally accessible playground provides all children, at their
own level of play, an opportunity to laugh, play, grow and learn
together. This play facility, opened in June 2004, includes elevated
surfaces that are accessible to those in wheelchairs and Braille
signs for individuals who are visually impaired. Each of the three
play structures has areas in where children of varied abilities
can play together, enjoying fun and stimulating activities. This
playground project was a joint venture of the Monmouth County Park
System and Challenged Youth Sports, Middletown and is the first
universally integrated playground in New Jersey.
Sprayground
Adjacent to Challenger Place is the Sprayground. This water-enhanced
playground is a great place to be cool and play with water. The
facility is open 7 days a week from May 15th to September 15th, 2007.
Hours are Monday and Thursday 11am to one hour prior to posted park
closing; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am to
one hour prior to posted park closing (Park closing
is approximately 1/2 hour before dusk).
SPRAYGROUND FAQ's
This facility
provides refreshment for park visitors and participants in Park
System summer camp programs. Children under the age of 13 must be
accompanied by an adult. Individuals and family groups are welcome;
group outings are not permitted. For further information, contact
the park office at (732) 542-1642 Mondays-Fridays 8:30am-5:00pm.
Trails
A paved
trail winds its way around and through the north side of this active
park. The 2.4 mile trail has two loops for you to choose and vary
your trail experience. The park also offers an in-line skating rink
for casual, rental or league use.
Park Map (pdf)
(click on map to enlarge & print)
| Directions |
· Garden State Parkway to Exit 109. Southbound, turn
right onto Rt. 520 (Newman Springs Rd.); northbound, turn left
onto Rt. 520. Follow Rt. 520 (1.5 miles) to Swimming River Rd.,
turn left. Follow Swimming River Rd.to Rt. 537 west, turn right.
Follow to Area. |
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State Hwy. 34 to Rt. 537 east. Southbound, turn left; northbound,
turn right. Follow Rt. 537 east to Area. |
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State Hwy. 18 to Exit 19, Hwy. 34 north. Follow Hwy. 34 to Rt.
537 east. Turn right. Follow Rt. 537 to Area. |
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Note: Activity Center, Visitor Center, softball, field hockey,
in-line rink, paved trail, playground, hard courts and pool
are on the north side of Rt. 537. Rugby, soccer and flag football
fields are on the south side. |
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