Playground #2 @ Atsion Recreation Area - Shamong, NJ
N 39° 44.385 W 074° 43.700
18S E 523277 N 4398907
Atsion Recreational Center serve as the focal point of Atsion w/in Wharton State Forest, managed by NJDEP & the division of parks and forestry. This is one of two playgrounds. There is a fantastic view of the lake from this area and lots of benches.
Waymark Code: WM6VVD
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/25/2009
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This playground is on the right side of the main building. It is only twenty feet or so form the entrance and restrooms. There are pine trees overlooking the benches. This playground is more spread out than the other one and encompasses a wider area. Admission is $5.
This is a typical play area constructed of a pre-fab design with the usual slides, crawly areas, swings and things upon which to hang. There is a separate swing set of an older design and model than the current playground model.
Park Facts
The entrance is located at N 39° 44.232 W 074° 43.637 and easy to miss or pass if you drive like a lunatic. You will pay your fee at the toll house located at N 39° 44.257 W 074° 43.746. If you have a large group like we did, call in advance and make a reservation. We had a bus load of kids and it cost us $55. There are also playgrounds with equipment on the left and right of the main complex. nature trails (blue and red trail) begin off to the left. Picnic tables and grills will be to your left when just after you pay the toll or out front and left if your back is to the beach. park CLOSES @ 8 PM and is not open in the cold months.