Ireland Brook (New Jersey) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ireland Brook |
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Ireland Brook map
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| Country | United States |
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| Main source | 40°24′57″N 74°25′00″W / 40.41583°N 74.41667°W |
| River mouth | 52 ft (16 m) 40°25′14″N 74°29′07″W / 40.42056°N 74.48528°W |
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| Progression | Lawrence Brook, Raritan River, Atlantic Ocean |
The Ireland Brook is a cool stream, or 'tributary,' that flows into the Lawrence Brook. You can find it in Middlesex County, New Jersey, in the United States. It's a pretty long stream that helps drain water from the middle part of East Brunswick.
Journey of the Ireland Brook
The Ireland Brook starts its journey near the intersection of Cranbury Road and Rues Lane in East Brunswick. This spot is at 40°24′57″N 74°25′00″W / 40.41583°N 74.41667°W.
From there, it flows across Fern Road. Then, it winds its way through two fun places: the East Brunswick Community Park and the Ireland Brook County Park.
The brook continues its path, crossing Dunhams Corner Road and even going under the New Jersey Turnpike. It keeps flowing through the long Ireland Brook County Park.
Finally, after crossing Fresh Ponds Road and Riva Avenue, the Ireland Brook empties into Farrington Lake. Farrington Lake is actually a part of the Lawrence Brook that was dammed to create a lake. The brook joins the lake at 40°25′14″N 74°29′07″W / 40.42056°N 74.48528°W.
Visiting the Brook
You can easily visit the Ireland Brook! It flows through a park, making about half of its path simple to reach. The brook also crosses many roads, so you can often see it from your car or by walking along the roads.
Images for kids
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A bridge crossing the Ireland Brook at Riva Avenue.
