Manchester is an Ocean County municipality located just west of Route 9, bordering Toms River. A large portion of the western half of Manchester consists of undeveloped Pine Barrens. Manchester is sometimes referred to as a “donut town”, as it surrounds Lakehurst on all sites.
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Located within Manchester is a neighborhood known as Pine Lake Park. Pine Lake Park is home to Pine Lake, a manmade body of water that was created in 1935. The original intent of the lake was to provide an area to contain runoff from a multitude of tributaries in the area. While it’s a great place to relax and enjoy a quiet neighborhood beach, it’s not open for swimming due to the varying bacteria levels from contributing waterways.
If it’s a swimming lake you’re after, you’ll want to head to Whiting, a community located in the western portion of Manchester. It’s here that you’ll find Harry Wright Lake, a swimming lake set in a heavily wooded portion of the County. Harry Wright serves as the township’s official firework location on the fourth of July, as well as the home for a summer concert series. Proficient swimmers can make their way out to a floating dock in the middle of the lake – the perfect area to work on your cannonball dives!
While many locals frequent Toms River for dining, Manchester does have a few great dining options right in town. Charlie’s Pizza on Rt 37 is a local’s favorite spot to grab a slice and a beer. If it’s seafood you desire, stop by Gregory’s for some of the freshest fish in the county.
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