Wells Mills Park - Waretown, NJ
N 39° 47.677 W 074° 16.619
18S E 561901 N 4405212
This is simply an amazing park located in the pine barrens within Ocean County, NJ. It has just about every amenity for which you could ask. It is well-maintained and highly recommended for youngsters and families.
Waymark Code: WM3KVX
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2008
Views: 30
Wells Mills has the distinction of being the largest park in the Ocean County park system with over 900 acres of pine and oak forest within southern New Jersey's environmental marvel known as the Pine Barrens. Miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty can be found here, including a "VIP" (Visually Impaired Persons) Trail.
I visited this park to find the ten geocaches placed here but had no idea what I would find instead! The entire place is a tribute to Smokey Bear; everywhere you look, especially the visitor center, are placards, posters and other assorted signs asking you to be wary of forest fires and asking each person to do their part!
The parking lot is huge. The welcome area has barbecues, picnic tables, a great playground, a wonderful visitor center with an observation area. There are bird houses everywhere and consequently I saw all kinds and manner of winged creature.
I found the staff to be cheerful, congenial and quite helpful. I noticed my dour mood was lifted as I was so distracted with all the neat things to do and look out. Naturally the trails were the most important thing to me. They are well marked, maintained and cared for by the park staff. This is definitely a place to visit if you have the time.
THERE ARE A TON OF TICKS.. BE WARNED
The posted coordinates are for the visitor center.
Name: Wells Mills Park
Street Location: 905 Wells Mills Road (Route 532)
Local Municipality: Waretown
State/Province, etc.: NJ
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Picnic Facilities: Picnic tables, pavilion, barbecue grills
Recreational Facilities:
canoeing, kayaking, jogging, hiking, playground
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Wells Mills Reservoir
Special Events: The Annual "Pine Barrens Jamboree" is held at Wells Mills each October
Traditional Geocaches:
There are ten total geocaches. Use the listed coordinates as a starting point.
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Date Established: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
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