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Cattus Island County Park Playground

Toms River, NJ

Toms River county park playground identified by Ocean County as part of its inclusive upgrade program and noted as under construction in the official announcement.
Quick facts

Price

Free public county park playground.

Profile

Usable profile coverage

Needs recheck

Public-source evidence needs review. Confirm time-sensitive details using the business links above.

Editorial Review

Why included

Inclusive Play Atlas includes this accessible playground because it has enough public information to compare fit, logistics, and source context.

What we verified

  • park name
  • city
  • inclusive-upgrade status

What remains unknown

  • Current operating hours or season
  • Current photo coverage

Profile updated August 3, 2026; source check April 11, 2026. Confirm current park hours, construction closures, restroom availability, and the specific accessibility features your family needs before making a special trip.

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Promising for Toms River families, but this one still needs a little caution because the public source described it during construction rather than with a fully finished feature list.

At a Glance

Venue type

Inclusive playground

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Park context

Part of a larger parkNature Play

Operator type

Municipal

Visit options

Free entry

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Plan Your Visit

WeatherOutdoor playground.
Visit StyleDrop-in public park visit.
Planning NoteOfficial county source described this playground as under construction in 2025; current equipment details were not clearly published in reviewed materials.

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryFree public county park playground.
AdmissionFree

About the Venue

Cattus Island County Park in Toms River was included in Ocean County's list of playgrounds being made more inclusive for children of all abilities, with the county noting it was under construction at the time of the official 2025 announcement. Because the county presented it as part of an active upgrade program rather than a closure notice, it remains a strong candidate for families tracking newer accessible public play options in Toms River. Still, the exact finished feature set and current completion level were not clearly detailed in the sources reviewed.

Accessibility & Comfort

These details reflect published sources and dated reports, not an ADA inspection. Confirm the specific supports and barriers that matter for your visit.

SummaryOfficial county source confirms Cattus Island County Park's playground was part of the inclusive-upgrade program for children of all abilities.
Considerations
The reviewed source did not provide a finished equipment inventory or confirmed surfacing details.Families with precise mobility or sensory priorities should treat this as a promising but still lightly documented option.

External Links

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Contact Information

Address

Toms River, NJ

Source & Verification

Last updated

August 3, 2026

Verification summary

Last source review: April 11, 2026

Checked against 1 public source.

This profile summarizes published information and dated reports. It is not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.

Reviewed as

Municipal source review

What Changed

April 11, 2026

Created listing from official county upgrade post; retained caution due to under-construction language in source.

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