For other shopping needs, residents can visit the Ocean County Mall, which is minutes away in Toms River and has more than 100 shops and stores, including Macy's. We expect our population to reach 30,000 in about three years. Those who are financially able purchase million-dollar waterfront estate homes along the lagoon and Barnegat Bay. There are some beautiful homes there. I believe we're the second largest in the state, as far as boating registration goes.
Residents here own one, two or even three boats.
You'll find many marinas based along the branches of Forked River. The river also is a favorite fishing spot. An annual river event during the Summer is the Night of Lights Celebration, which features a great parade of illuminated boats traversing up and down the waterway. Three major lakes and a minor lake also dot the area along the north branch of the Forked River. Besides having access to public beaches here, residents can swim at selected beaches along Cedar Creek.