Division of Parks and Recreation

The Atlantic County Park System reflects our ongoing commitment to the preservation of open space and the provision of ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Atlantic County Park System offers a wide variety of recreational and leisure pursuits. Park programs include large group events, crafts, environmental education, and children's programs.

Parks Information & Reservations

Reservation Office

Lake Lenape Boathouse
Lake Lenape (West)
6303 Old Harding Highway
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-8219

Open Daily
7:30am - 5:00pm

Warren E. Fox Nature Center

Atlantic County Park in Estell Manor
109 Boulevard Route 50
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-1897

Open Daily
8:00am - 4:00pm

Go Virtual

To reserve group camping sites, pavilions or the gazebo or to purchase Special Access Permits for river access, metal detecting, UAV or firewood you can now use the online system.

 Purchase Permits / Make a Reservation

 Parks & Facilities

The Park System's eighteen active and passive recreation facilities cover a total of 7400 acres and include:

• Oscar E. McClinton Jr. Waterfront Park in Atlantic City
• Estell Manor, selected as having some of the best recreational activities by readers in the 2013 Best of the Press poll
• Lake Lenape
• Weymouth Furnace
• Penny Pot
• Gaskill
• Riverbend
• Whirlpool Island
• Galloway Tract
• Leeds' Point
• Veterans Memorial Park

The County Park System also maintains three facilities - John F. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course, and Camp Acagisca and the Atlantic County Bikeway. There are also many other parks in Atlantic County that are not run by the county government.

Because Atlantic County is one of the most diverse counties in the state, each park in the county is unique and has something different to offer. Be sure to visit all of them!

Park System at a Glance