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Cattus Island County Park The Nature Center at Cattus Island County Park is closed until further notice due to storm damage. For information and temporary staff offices call 732-270-2703. 530 acres 1170 Cattus Island Blvd., Toms River, NJ 732-270-6960 The unspoiled beauty of nature is the main attraction at Cattus Island County Park. This environmentally sensitive park spans just over 500 acres and boasts several miles of trails, many offering lovely vistas of the adjacent Barnegat Bay. Cattus Island is home to the Cooper Environmental Center, where visitors of all ages will enjoy hands-on displays along with collections of live reptiles and fish. Every weekend, the Cooper Center staff run progams throughout the day. The park also contains a beautiful Butterfly Garden. Nature discovery backpacks, adult size bicycles and GPS units are available to borrow - inquire at the reception desk. PARK HOURS - SEVEN DAYS A WEEK - DAWN - DUSK COOPER ENVIRNOMENTAL CENTER HOURS - SEVEN DAYS A WEEK - 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Facilities: Birding, boardwalk through wetlands, conservation area, environmental education site, crabbing, cross-country skiing, fishing, handicapped accessible, nature trails, picnic area, playground, restrooms and scenic overlooks. Click  here for a printable brochure of Cattus Island County Park (PDF) Click  here to see a brochure of the Butterfly Garden (PDF) Click  here for a map of the Cattus Island Trail Map (PDF) Click  here for a printable brochure on the Cooper Environmental Center Group Educational Programs (PDF) Click  here for a map and directions to this County Park  Photo Gallery for Cattus Island County Park.