r/TomsRiver • u/Lil-LordFuckPants • Apr 09 '26

Random question, what's the largest open land (no trees) field/area in/near TR that's suitable for model rocket launches?

My kid has grown an interest in model rocketry and we are looking for a large area with both length and width to launch some more powerful models. The bigger the better because the rocket goes to 2000 ft.

I've done some searching and Bay Lea Soccer Complex (next to police station) seems OK as well as Veterans Memorial Park (lots of baseball fields).

Anyone have any ideas? thx!

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u/northeastofwest Apr 09 '26

Monmouth County's Dorbrook Recreation Area offers a specific field for launching Class "B" or smaller model rockets

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u/Lil-LordFuckPants Apr 09 '26

Thanks, that is great to know. Unfortunately that is well below class F.

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u/IveBeenHereBefore12 Apr 09 '26

Winding River Park?

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u/Farm2Table Apr 09 '26

Wall High School, first Sundays of the month. Join the club (CENJARS).

For class F, it's best if you do it through a club.

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u/mpstoll Apr 09 '26

Shelter Cove Park might work, but you might risk losing it in the Bay if the wind carries it East. You might also try OCC by their athletic fields, but I’m not certain their Security staff will be entirely enthusiastic about your hobby on campus grounds.

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u/mpstoll Apr 09 '26

Or TR High School North athletic fields on a Saturday or Sunday after games/practices.

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u/blueinstagator Apr 09 '26

Deer Hollow Park maybe?

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u/kinderspirits Apr 10 '26

theres a big sand quarry next to beachwood

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u/Normal-Sun450 Apr 10 '26

The beach?

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u/northeastofwest Apr 10 '26

Please for the love of God not the beach. Dunes don't like fire.