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Brick Township is a community of about 74,000 people in Ocean County on the Jersey Shore, one of the most populous towns in New Jersey. It was incorporated in 1850 and named for Joseph W. Brick, owner of the Bergen Iron Works, and it remained a quiet area of farms, bog iron works and small villages until post-war suburban growth.
The township spreads around the Metedeconk River and the shore of Barnegat Bay, and it also owns a slice of the barrier peninsula with three oceanfront beaches. Boating, crabbing and fishing are part of everyday life, with marinas and bayfront parks such as Windward Beach and Traders Cove.
On the mainland, the Havens Homestead Museum preserves a historic local farmhouse, the Brick Township Reservoir offers a lakeside trail, and the Ocean Ice Palace has been a skating landmark since 1960. Point Pleasant Beach, Island Beach State Park and Seaside Heights are close by.
Three township-run oceanfront beaches on the Barnegat Peninsula, known as Brick Beach I, II and III, with lifeguards in summer, restrooms and quieter sands than the busy boardwalk towns nearby. Beach badges are required in season; arrive early on weekends, as parking fills quickly.
A township park on the Metedeconk River with a small sandy swimming beach, a playground, picnic areas and shady lawns along the water. It is calmer than the ocean and good for young children. The park hosts summer concerts and events; check the township calendar and bring a chair.
A waterfront park and marina on Barnegat Bay beside the Mantoloking Bridge, with a boat ramp, a fishing and crabbing area, a walking path and views over the bay. It is a nice place to watch boats and sunsets. Bring a crab line in summer, and check rules for parking and the ramp.
The original home of the Havens family, a historic farmhouse preserved by the local historical society with period rooms, local artifacts and a small gift shop. Volunteers explain early life in the township. Tours are offered on set days, so check opening hours before you go.
A reservoir ringed by a walking trail that is popular with walkers, runners and anglers. The flat loop has views across the water and shady stretches under the trees, and it makes a peaceful break from the summer beach crowds. Bring water, and carry a New Jersey fishing license if you plan to cast a line.
A long-standing local ice rink that hosts hockey leagues, figure skating and public skating sessions throughout the year. It is a fun break on a rainy shore day or a cold winter afternoon. Skate rentals are usually available; check the public session schedule online before visiting, as times change often.
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