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Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, US
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Lakewood is a town in Ocean County, New Jersey.
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Within the Georgian Court University campus, the gardens feature both native and non-native species. Some of the largest trees of their species in the county can be found here. The Italian Gardens have an eagle and dragon sculpture and urns. The fenced Japanese Garden has a garden path with 4 bridges. The Sunken Garden has a lagoon that flows to Lake Carasaljo. The Formal Garden, in front of the mansion, has a sundial and 18 flower beds. Other, smaller gardens have perennial flowers.
A theater built back in 1922, originally showing silent films. It waned as other cinemas opened nearby, but today it has a restored Art Deco and Neo-classical interior.
FirstEnergy Park
This stadium is the home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. Features a mini-golf course, a boardwalk-themed section, and a variety of fast food.
The first park in Ocean County, once an estate for Rockefeller, has a disc golf course, swimming pool, lake with beach, dog park, and sporting facilities.
Lake Shenandoah is stocked with trout, providing opportunities for fishing.
Named after the daughters of Joseph W. Brick, the lake hosts a variety of activities during the spring and summer, and ice skating during the winter. The Lakewood Amphitheatre can be found near the lake's shore.
A southern-style kosher BBQ.
A two-story motel. Sometimes there may be no rooms available.
Take the Garden State parkway to exit 89A/B. From the west, you can take NJ-70 east or I-195 east to exit 28A.
Read in the guideThe Lakewood Shuttle bus costs $1 to ride and is available on weekdays.
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