Things to do ~ Close to Home Located right in the heart of 08755 are many activites for all members of the family.
The New Jersey Cooperative Extension Agricultural Center on Whitesville Road can be an invaluable resource for gardening tips and advice. Classes in Master Gardening are offered throughout the year and positions for volunteers gives an opportunity to learn more about gardening while helping others. Each spring there is a large plant sale- get there early, this is a popular event! 
Located on Old Freehold Road, the Ritacco Center has many programs which bring celebrity to Toms River. Concerts, sporting events and festivals add to the on-going "things to do" in Toms River.
Sports are an important interest for many of our residents. Bay Lea Golf Course, located on North Bay Avenue, showcases 18 holes with water and sand features and lovely greens. This is a county course and is open for play to all Ocean County residents.
Winding River Park, with access from Route 37 West bound and Oak Ridge Turnpike, has many acres of protected land with several baseball diamonds for Little Leaguers and adult teams alike. Also located within the Park are bike and walking trails and a Compassionate Friends Community Garden. Also available is a newly renovated Ice Skating Rink.
Offering a complete schedule of healthful events, the YMCA is located on Whitty Road in a huge and newly renovated building. Indoor pool, yoga, exercise, family events, senior programs and after school care for youngsters are available with your membership. 
The Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of America both have regional offices here to promote life skill and character development for local boys and girls.
For more local recreation, follow the links! Ocean County Calendar of Events Garden State Philharmonic Down Town Toms River Happenings Lakewood Blue Claws Strand Theater
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