Pokemon GO is essentially a virtual geocaching mobile app. The game utilizes your phone's GPS to detect where you are and will show you a map to where the next Pokemon is located. There are several Pokestops. To get more Pokeballs, eggs and other Pokeswag you should check the app everywhere you go to find more Pokemon, because the goal is to catch them all! We have created a list of Pokestops, thanks to our readers for their input.
Post offices
Libraries
Brookdale Community College
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
Marlboro
Marlboro Recreation Center: Dog park and basketball courts
Marlboro Jewish Center - 103 School Rd W, Marlboro
Old Scots Cemetery - Marlboro
Osteria Cucina Rustica - 91 S Main St, Marlboro Township
Bear Brooks Commons
Manalapan/Englishtown
Babies R Us
Target
Rec Center
St. Thomas Moore -186 Gordons Corner Rd, Manalapan
Holiday Park (Poke Gym) -15 Blenheim Rd, Manalapan
Rosalita's - 180 Route 9 North, Englishtown
Battleground State Park (Poke Gym)
Englishtown Post Office (Poke Gym)
Freehold
Freehold Boro
Freehold Mall
Whittier Oaks Park, 500 East Freehold Rd
Old Bridge
Shoppes at Old Bridge
While you are playing Pokemon GO it is very important to stay alert, be careful of your surroundings and utilize common sense. Here are a few pointers we have put together to ensure you have a pleasant Pokemon GO experience.
- Do not play and drive. Distracted driving is the cause of many accidents. We know it's tempting, but it's just not safe.
- Don't get tripped up, look up! Be aware of your surroundings. It's easy to follow a GPS map blindly but remember to look up. Trees, bumps, moving vehicles, and debris are not on the map.
- Don't Poke in the dark. We get it. You're addicted. You wanna catch them all and catch them all now. But lingering in the dark, alone, with a cell phone is never a good idea. We recommend catching Pokemon as a family, during the day and utilize caution when going to new areas.
- Poke around with friends and family. Nobody wants to wander around alone. Bring friends and family. It will keep you more alert and aware of your surroundings. Plus it will be a bonding experience.
- Afraid your kids will be to tempted wander? Only download the app on an adult's phone. If it's on your child's phone enforce safety rules and boundaries of where they can play Pokemon GO and when.
- The game is not a race. The Pokemon will wait for you, nobody can steal them. There is no reason to speed or drive recklessly.
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