Things to Do in Waretown
On Barnegat Bay in the Pinelands.
The top things to do in Waretown are Wells Mills Park, Albert Music Hall, Sands Point Park — listing guides and practical checks below.
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Wells Mills Park
Must Seepark
Ocean County's largest park: about 900 acres of Pine Barrens trails, cedar swamp, and a lake, with a nature center, observation tower, and seasonal canoe and kayak rentals.
Albert Music Hall
Must Seeattraction
Home of the Pinelands Cultural Society, with live bluegrass, country, old-timey, and folk music every Saturday night. A genuine slice of South Jersey heritage.
Sands Point Park
Must Seepark
Bayfront town park with a public boat ramp, fishing pier, fish-cleaning station, crabbing, trailer parking, plus tennis, pickleball, and playgrounds.
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Wells Mills Park
Ocean County's largest park: about 900 acres of Pine Barrens trails, cedar swamp, and a lake, with a nature center, observation tower, and seasonal canoe and kayak rentals.
Sands Point Park
Bayfront town park with a public boat ramp, fishing pier, fish-cleaning station, crabbing, trailer parking, plus tennis, pickleball, and playgrounds.
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Albert Music Hall
Home of the Pinelands Cultural Society, with live bluegrass, country, old-timey, and folk music every Saturday night. A genuine slice of South Jersey heritage.
Key Harbor Marina
Full-service Waretown marina offering quick access to the bay flats and channels, with slips, fuel, and boat services for anglers and cruisers alike.
Little Red Schoolhouse Museum
A restored one-room schoolhouse on Wells Mills Road run by the Waretown Historical Society, telling the story of Ocean Township from its shipbuilding days forward.
Kite Island
A small sandy island in the middle of Barnegat Bay, surrounded by knee-deep water, that has become a favorite launch spot for kitesurfers on windy summer days.
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