Neptune Township, New Jersey, was founded in 1879 and named after the Roman God of the Sea. There are census-designated places and unincorporated communities within the Township, including Ocean Grove, Shark River Hills, Bradley Park, West Neptune, and more. Because of its location, the Township has been nicknamed the Crossroads of the Jersey Shore. The area has produced many professional athletes, politicians, and actors Jack Nicholson and Danny DeVito.
If there is one thing Neptune Township loves, it's its parks. The Neptune Skatepark attracts kids of all ages. The 6,000-square-foot structure is free to enter, and riders enjoy classic features like the quarterpipe, kickers with a gap, London gap, and a pump track.
Shark River Park was the first one that opened in 1961. The park is an angler's delight, so get a pole in the water and try for catfish, yellow perch, black crappie, and more. You can cross-country ski or ice skate on the river when the weather turns. There are also scenic hiking trails, horseshoes, and shuffleboard courts. The Township also offers sports leagues, events, and classes such as Zumba, computer coding, and line dancing.
If a bigger catch is what you're after, head over to Shark Inlet Charters. Captain Mike has been fishing here for over 30 years and knows the hottest spots. For the experienced sports fisherman, take a day charter and go for tuna, dolphin (not the mammal), and sharks. If less of a fight is your skill level, other trips include sea bass, fluke, and blackfish.
You won't find pirates on the water, but you can butt heads with them at The Pirates of the Golden Skull escape room at Solve It Sherlock. After trying to steal the captain's treasure, you'll have to figure out how to get out of the brig, get the treasure, and escape before Captain Calabaza throws you overboard. You can test your deductive reasoning skills in other rooms like the Legend of the Pines, The Magician's Secret, Sacred Stones, and more.
Take a step back in time at the Silverball Retro Arcade. Over 600 pinball machines are in rotation, with some dating back to the 1950s. Test your reflexes on classic arcade games like skee ball, super breakout, and pong, or the cutting edge (back in the day) pinball machines like Evel Knevel and KISS. For avid fans, you can become a VIP Member.
For a sensation like no other, spend a night at the Ashley House – Angel Nook Inn. The Inn is not your average bed and breakfast. Ghosts have been reported roaming the halls, touching guests as they sleep, and even crawling into bed with them. The Inn was built in 1875, and the house has become more haunted as the years have passed.
Things that also haunt residents of Neptune Township are pests and nuisance wildlife. If you are being kept awake at night by the creepy sounds they make, Elite Pest Control is here for you. We are the area's leading pest control service, and our technicians are experts at removing evil (living) spirits. Contact us today for an estimate.
