Raritan Bay Waterfront Park was the first Middlesex County park to be built on the banks of the scenic Raritan Bay. This nautically themed park has breathtaking views of the New York skyline and features a landmark pavilion overlook. The park encompasses 114 acres, of which 86 are considered wetlands, providing a nature study area for park goers interested in exploring its unique flora and fauna. In September of each year, the City of South Amboy hold a Seafood Festival at the park which is an extremely popular event. 

The then-named Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders chose Raritan Bay Waterfront Park as the site for the "Victims of Terrorism" memorial, dedicated to all victims of terrorist acts, because of its vantage point from which the New York skyline can be seen on a clear day across the Raritan Bay. The design of the memorial was the result of a competition sponsored jointly by the then-named Board of Chosen Freeholders and The Home News Tribune for students throughout Middlesex County. Elements of three winning entries were incorporated into the final design: The granite base in the shape of a pentagon recognized those lost at the Department of Defense's headquarters (Abdul Rahim, Old Bridge High School East); the white columns, which support an arbor shading a bench, provide a serene area suitable for reflection and remembrance (Josephine Wong, Old Bridge High School East); and the centerpiece is an awe-inspiring four-foot high bronze eagle (Megan Skulski, Sayreville High School).

Key Feature: Raritan Bay Views

Map of Raritan Bay Waterfront Park

Driving Directions and GPS Coordinates

Driving Directions, Crossroads, and GPS Coordinates

• City of South Amboy and Borough of Sayreville
• Intersection of: Kennan Way and John O'Leary Blvd
• GPS Coordinates: N 40° 28' 41.0016", W 74° 16' 19.7358"

From Route 287:

• Take Exit for Route 9 South
• Follow directions for Rt. 9

From Route 1:

• Take Exit for 287 South
• Follow directions for 287

From Route 9:

• Take Exit for Bordentown Avenue (South Amboy)
• Follow to end and make a left onto Broadway
• Make the first Right onto John St.
• Follow to end and make a right onto Rosewell Street/O' Leary Blvd.
• Continue on O' Leary Blvd. around to entrance of the Park

From Garden State Parkway - North:

• Take Exit for Rt. 9 North
• Follow directions for Rt. 9

From Garden State Parkway - South:

• Take Exit 124 (Route 670 - Main Street)
• Make left at Stop sign onto Main St.
• Follow through intersection (Raritan & Washington Ave.)
• Continue on Washington Ave.
• Make a left onto Main St.
• Continue on Main St. to 2nd Traffic Light
• Make a right at the light onto Broadway
• Continue on Broadway. Make a left onto John St.
• Follow to end and make a right onto Rosewell Street/O' Leary Blvd.
• Continue on O' Leary Blvd. around to entrance of the Park.

From NJ Turnpike:

• Take Exit 11 to Rt. 9 South
• Follow directions for Route 9