🔴 Lake Carasaljo, located in the middle of Lakewood off Route 9, is owned by Lakewood Township

🔴 It is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, bicycling and running

🔴 The operator of the dock said "thousands of dollars" worth of damage will not be repaired in time for summer 2023


LAKEWOOD — The operator of the dock at a popular Ocean County lake says there will be no boating activity this summer.

Lake Carasaljo, located in the middle of Lakewood off Route 9, is owned by Lakewood Township and is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, bicycling and running. The park also hosts the township's annual Fourth of July fireworks display.

Information about Lake Carasaljo
Information about Lake Carasaljo (Canva)
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Expensive repairs

Yonoson Ely told The Lakewood Scoop that there is severe damage to the docks and equipment that will require "hundreds of thousands" dollars to repair. The damage was caused by weather and vandalism.

Signs are already posted with the message that the docks are unsafe and will reopen in spring 2024.

The mayor's office could not be reached for comment Monday morning.

Sign at Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood about the unsafe dock
Sign at Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood about the unsafe dock (The Lakewood Scoop)
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Dan Alexander is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at dan.alexander@townsquaremedia.com

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