Park Details

Name:	Cheesequake State Park
Address:	300 Gordon Road
	Matawan
	New Jersey
	07747
Phone:	732-566-2161
URL:	http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/cheesequake.html

Category

• State park or recreation area managed by a state agency

General Description

Cheesequake State Park�s uniqueness lies in its geographical location. Not only is it situated in the middle of the urban north and the suburban south, it lies in a transitional zone between two different ecosystems. Open fields, saltwater and freshwater marshes, a white cedar swamp, Pine Barrens, and a northeastern hardwood forest are the main characteristics of the park.

A striking example of vegetation change along a gradient from coastal salt marsh habitat to upland forests can be observed from the various trails running through the natural area. The natural area displays a diversity of plant species and community types characteristic of both northern and southern New Jersey.

Accessibility Features

General Accessibility Features

• Accessible tent camp sites
• Accessible bathrooms
• Accessible routes from accessible camp sites to accessible comfort stations/restrooms
• Accessible viewing areas or outlooks
• Accessible trails
• Accessible picnic tables/areas
• Accessible fishing locations
• Accessible playgrounds/children's play areas
• Accessible beaches

Amenities and Lodging

• Accessible food service areas

Information and Interpretation Features

• Nature centers, visitor centers and/or museums that are accessible for people using mobility devices
• Interior exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models and/or objects)
• Exhibits located on accessible routes
• Exhibits with tactile opportunities (such as tactile maps, models, and/or objects) on accessible routes
• Brochures or program guides provide information on its accessibility features
• A website that can be read by screen readers
• A website in which accessibility information is included