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Freneau Woods Park, Aberdeen Township, NJ

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Freneau Woods Park

A 334-acre Monmouth County park of mostly woodland near Matawan Creek and Lake Lefferts, named for a Revolutionary-era poet.

360 Monastery Lane, Aberdeen Township, NJ 07747 · Aberdeen Township, NJ

About Freneau Woods Park

This Monmouth County park in Aberdeen Township is mostly forested and spans 334 acres. It sits near the start of Matawan Creek and beside Lake Lefferts, protecting wildlife habitat and helping keep regional water cleaner. Because it offers open land in a densely settled part of the county, it serves as an important green space. Visitors can reach the trails through entrances on Monastery Lane or Greenwood Avenue, and a Visitor Center has restrooms when programs are running. The park's name honors Philip Morin Freneau, a poet of the American Revolution whose family once owned part of the land. Staff have been working to extend the trail network and upgrade the buildings.

  • #woodland
  • #trails
  • #wildlife habitat
  • #water quality
  • #Revolutionary War history

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