A Closer Look – Lake Shenandoah Park
Join Pinelands Adventures and Ocean County Park Staff for a free inclusive & accessible trip through the pine forest on the banks of picturesque Lake Shenandoah.
Date: September 14th, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Location: Lake Shenandoah County Park in Lakewood, NJ
Pinelands Adventures’ inclusive programs team up with Ocean County Parks. Join Pinelands Adventures and Ocean County Park Staff for a free relaxing, immersive, informative trip through the pine forest on the banks of picturesque Lake Shenandoah. The park is a small oasis in one of the most densely populated towns in Ocean County. Your guide will point out the various plants, animals, and natural systems along the route. We invite you to take in the refreshing sights, smells, and sounds the park has to offer.
The trip will take participants on a ¾ -mile loop. The path averages 6 feet wide and is composed of compacted soil which can be accessed with rugged terrain wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers and strollers. There are no inclines along the route. The trip will take about 1 hour. There are no benches or seating along the pathway. Accessible parking and restrooms are located in the park.
This program is free of charge!
For those interested in participating in this free program please call Ocean County Parks at one of the numbers provided below between 8:30 am -3:30 pm Monday-Friday to register for the program. When signing up for the program please use code 348123-1A to reference the event. There is a maximum of 15 participants. You must call and register in advance!
Parks Administration: 732-506-9090
Jakes Branch County Park: 732-281-2750
Wells Mills County Park: 609-971-3085
Pinelands Adventures has several all-terrain wheelchairs available for use by request both electric and manual types. If you would like to use one of our wheelchairs for this event after you have registered with Ocean County Parks, email Sean Kane-Holland, Access Nature Disability Advocate at sean@pinelandsalliance.org or call Sean @ 609-859-8860 ext. 117
Directions: This adventure takes place at Lake Shenandoah in Lakewood, NJ. Meet at the main parking area designated parking lot 4 off South Branch Ave. The address is S Branch Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701. Directions are found here.