Long Bridge Park

    I visited the Long Bridge Park in Hainesport Township last week, just after the huge rainstorm. Accordingly, many of the trails were underwater, whether by an inch or completely inundated varied by the section of trail.
    Long Bridge is great for bringing small children whose little legs tire out rather easily. None of the four trails are longer than 3/4 mile. All the trails add up to roughly 2-1/2 miles.
    All four trails offer places to sit and eat or places for bird watching and fishing. Bikes and all terrain vehicles are also allowed on the trails which are mostly flat, but horse riding is prohibited.
    The park, for the most part, is set far enough from development to allow a more sincere appreciation of nature, just don’t expect to be free from the distant din of the highway. Part of the yellow trail borders backyards as well.
    Again, Long Bridge is a great place to bring the little kids for an afternoon. The trails are easy and the playground almost enticed me to ride the slide for old times sake.