| Teen Night: Basketball, Board Games and More |
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
7-8:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Teens age 13-18 are invited to play b-ball in our air conditioned, full court gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. If basketball’s not your thing, we have air hockey, foosball and other game tables, as well as some classic board games. The cost is $5 per person, cash or check. |
| Enviro-Quest |
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
11 a.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the equestrian trailer parking lot at Huber Woods Park, Middletown, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
2, 3 & 4 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Enviro-Quest |
Thursday, July 31, 2014
2 p.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the parking lot at Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area, Manasqaun, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Fall Program Directory Released |
Friday, August 1, 2014
(732) 842-4000
| Find out what's happening in the Monmouth County Park System by picking up the latest copy of The Program Directory. To receive the most recent copy, sign up here or call 732-842-4000 ext. 4313. Activity information can also be viewed online. Registration starts August 6. |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Friday, August 1, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Evening Boat Tour of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Friday, August 1, 2014
6:30 & 7:30 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Parent/Child Morning Chores at Longstreet Farm |
Saturday, August 2, 2014
8 a.m.
732-946-3758 | Rise and shine! Come help the staff with morning chores at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. You and your child (age 4 & up) can milk a cow, collect eggs and feed the animals. The cost is $15 per pair; $5 per additional person. |
| You Can Sail |
Saturday, August 2, 2014
10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4238 | Drop-in for the opportunity to sail a 15-foot American sailboat at the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell. We'll provide the captain, you provide the crew. Maximum three people per boat. Cost is $30 per boat. |
| Climb Time |
Saturday, August 2, 2014
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | Join us for a FREE chance to try our 25 foot rock climbing wall at Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold. Climbers must be 42 inches or taller. |
| Drop-In Surprise StoryTime |
Saturday, August 2, 2014
11-11:45 a.m.
| Join us for a reading from a nature- or garden-related book at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown. If the weather is nice, look for the clue at our entrance that leads to the secret spot in the gardens. If it’s rainy, we’ll be inside the Horticultural Center. FREE! |
| Potato Harvest |
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 2014
12-2 p.m.
732-946-3758 | Learn about how potatoes are grown and handled and help the staff check out the potato field at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. You'll discover the farm machinery used on this important crop and we'll hook the team up for the harvest (weather permitting). FREE! |
| Feed the Fish |
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 2014
12 p.m., 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.
732-751-9453 | Join us at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, to meet and feed the fish. FREE! |
| Eco-Kayak Drop-In Tour of the Navesink River |
Saturday, August 2, 2014
12:30-2 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2 | Join a Park System Naturalist for a paddle on the beautiful Navesink River. Meet at the Claypit Creek section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided - single and tandem kayaks are available. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per person. (cash or check) First come, first served. Will be cancelled in event of inclement weather. |
| Mill Demonstration |
Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 2014
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century mill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday, August 2, 2014
2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Men's Open Gym Basketball |
Sunday, August 3, 2014
9-11 a.m.
848-456-4278 | Drop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and shoot some hoops on our full court gym. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only. |
| Open Ceramics |
Sunday, August 3, 2014
12:30-4:30 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4343 | Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week. |
| Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours |
Sunday, August 3, 2014
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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| Music Man Rich Marzec |
Sunday, August 3, 2014
1-3 p.m.
732-946-3758 | Visit Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and enjoy piano music from the 1890s. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Sunday, August 3, 2014
2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| You Scream, I Scream, for Ice Cream! |
Sunday, August 3, 2014
3-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Family fun and food history intertwine as we crank and then sample batches of cold, sweet ice cream made using historic recipes and techniques at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Roving Park System Naturalist |
Monday, August 4, 2014
8 a.m.
| Join our Roving Park System Naturalist for a walk in Huber Woods Park, Middletown, and learn about seasonal points of interest. Meet in the main parking lot. FREE! |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Monday, August 4, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Enviro-Quest |
Monday, August 4, 2014
2 p.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the parking lot at Shark River Park, Wall, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Teen Night: Basketball, Board Games and More |
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
7-8:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Teens age 13-18 are invited to play b-ball in our air conditioned, full court gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. If basketball’s not your thing, we have air hockey, foosball and other game tables, as well as some classic board games. The cost is $5 per person, cash or check. |
| Fall Program Registration Begins |
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
8 a.m.
732-842-4000 ext 1 | Registration for fall programs begins at 8am online, in-person at Thompson Park Headquarters, Lincroft, or by calling 732-842-4000 ext 1. |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
2, 3 & 4 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Wildlife Wednesday |
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
3-3:45 p.m.
732-751-9453 | Explore new ways to enjoy nature at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, during this program designed for ages 5 and up (with adult). The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only. |
| Thompson Park Evening Canoe Rental |
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
6-9 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for 2 hours; cash or check only. Canoes must be returned to shore no later than 9pm. |
| Eco-Kayak Drop-In Tour of the Navesink River |
Thursday, August 7, 2014
5-6:30 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2 | Join a Park System Naturalist for a paddle on the beautiful Navesink River. Meet at the Claypit Creek section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided - single and tandem kayaks are available. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per person. (cash or check) First come, first served. Will be cancelled in event of inclement weather. |
| Enviro-Quest |
Friday, August 8, 2014
10 a.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the Old Orchard parking lot at Thompson Park, Lincroft, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Friday, August 8, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Thompson Park Canoe Rental |
Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2014
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
732-842-4000 ext 4312 | Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for 2 hours. Cash or check only. |
| Family Gym Time |
Saturday, August 9, 2014
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Drop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and enjoy tunnels, gym mats, trampolines, scooters and other play equipment. No instruction provided. Parent supervision is required. The cost is $10 per family; cash or check only. |
| 19th Century Woodworking Demonstration |
Saturday, August 9, 2014
1-3 p.m.
732-946-3758 | See how handtools were used in the 19th century at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration |
Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2014
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century mill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday, August 9, 2014
2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Men's Open Gym Basketball |
Sunday, August 10, 2014
9-11 a.m.
848-456-4278 | Drop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and shoot some hoops on our full court gym. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only. |
| Blacksmith Demonstration |
Sunday, August 10, 2014
1-3 p.m.
732-946-3758 | Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. FREE! |
| Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours |
Sunday, August 10, 2014
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Sunday, August 10, 2014
2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Monday, August 11, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Teen Night: Basketball, Board Games and More |
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
7-8:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Teens age 13-18 are invited to play b-ball in our air conditioned, full court gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. If basketball’s not your thing, we have air hockey, foosball and other game tables, as well as some classic board games. The cost is $5 per person, cash or check. |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Enviro-Quest |
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
11 a.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the Stonebridge Trail parking lot at Charleston Springs Golf Course, Millstone, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
2, 3 & 4 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Eco-Kayak Drop-In Tour of the Navesink River |
Thursday, August 14, 2014
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2 | Join a Park System Naturalist for a paddle on the beautiful Navesink River. Meet at the Claypit Creek section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided - single and tandem kayaks are available. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per person. (cash or check) First come, first served. Will be cancelled in event of inclement weather. |
| Enviro-Quest |
Thursday, August 14, 2014
1 p.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the parking lot at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Friday, August 15, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Open Shoot Archery |
Saturday, August 16, 2014
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4240 | If you are looking to try your hand at archery, join us for an open shoot at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft. All equipment is provided. No outside equipment permitted. There is limited instruction during this program open to ages 8 and up (under 18 with adult). Cost is $8 per person; cash or check only. |
| Climb Time |
Saturday, August 16, 2014
12-5 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | Join us for a FREE chance to try our 25 foot rock climbing wall at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Climbers must be 42 inches or taller. |
| Sweet Corn Festival |
Saturday, August 16, 2014
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | Join us for live music, corn-themed crafts, children's activities, the climbing wall and more at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration |
Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2014
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century mill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday, August 16, 2014
2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Men's Open Gym Basketball |
Sunday, August 17, 2014
9-11 a.m.
848-456-4278 | Drop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and shoot some hoops on our full court gym. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only. |
| Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours |
Sunday, August 17, 2014
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Sunday, August 17, 2014
2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Roving Park System Naturalist |
Monday, August 18, 2014
8 a.m.
| Join our Roving Park System Naturalist for a walk in Shark River Park, Wall, and learn about seasonal points of interest. Meet in the main parking lot. FREE! |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Monday, August 18, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Enviro-Quest |
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
10 a.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the parking lot at Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Teen Night: Basketball, Board Games and More |
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
7-8:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Teens age 13-18 are invited to play b-ball in our air conditioned, full court gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. If basketball’s not your thing, we have air hockey, foosball and other game tables, as well as some classic board games. The cost is $5 per person, cash or check. |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
2, 3 & 4 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Eco-Kayak Drop-In Tour of the Navesink River |
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
4-5:30 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2 | Join a Park System Naturalist for a paddle on the beautiful Navesink River. Meet at the Claypit Creek section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Middletown. Novice paddlers welcome. All equipment is provided - single and tandem kayaks are available. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Open to ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $20 per person. (cash or check) First come, first served. Will be cancelled in event of inclement weather. |
| Thompson Park Evening Canoe Rental |
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
6-9 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for 2 hours; cash or check only. Canoes must be returned to shore no later than 9pm. |
| S'more Family Fun |
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
7-9 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | You bring the marshmallows and we'll bring the sticks as we spend the evening at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch, enjoying fun and games. Pre-registration accepted. Call 732-842-4000, ext. 1. FREE! |
| Seining at the Bayshore |
Friday, August 22, 2014
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Join us at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, to discover marine life while seining the bay. Participants should park in the East Pews Creek parking lot on Old Port Monmouth Road. Open to ages 5 and up, under 18 with adult. Weather permitting. Sorry, NO GROUPS.
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| Enviro-Quest |
Friday, August 22, 2014
2 p.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the parking lot at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Eco-Elephant Family Flea Market |
Saturday, August 23, 2014
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
732-542-1642, ext. 31 | Come to the Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck, and browse our vendors at this outdoor market for the one-of-a-kind item you did not even think you needed. |
| Thompson Park Canoe Rental |
Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2014
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
732-842-4000 ext 4312 | Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake in Thompson Park, Lincroft. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for 2 hours. Cash or check only. |
| Discover Disc Golf |
Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2014
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
732-842-4000, ext. 4312 | Come out to Thompson Park, Lincroft, to enjoy our mini disc golf course! Ages 7 and up (under 18 with adult) will enjoy seeing how many throws it takes to hear the "cling" of the goal. Course map and list can be picked up at sign in at the Thompson Park Visitor Center. FREE! |
| Mill Demonstration |
Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2014
1-4 p.m.
609-259-6275 | See the 19th century mill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. FREE! |
| Snakes of Monmouth County |
Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2014
1 p.m.
732-751-9453 | Join us at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell, to learn about the variety of snakes found in Monmouth County. FREE! |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Saturday, August 23, 2014
2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Men's Open Gym Basketball |
Sunday, August 24, 2014
9-11 a.m.
848-456-4278 | Drop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and shoot some hoops on our full court gym. The cost is $5 per person; cash or check only. |
| Family Gym Time |
Sunday, August 24, 2014
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Drop by the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, and enjoy tunnels, gym mats, trampolines, scooters and other play equipment. No instruction provided. Parent supervision is required. The cost is $10 per family; cash or check only. |
| Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours |
Sunday, August 24, 2014
1-4 p.m.
732-787-3033, ext. 2# | Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, in Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. See displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Sunday, August 24, 2014
2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |
| Enviro-Quest |
Monday, August 25, 2014
2 p.m.
732-946-2669 | Start in the parking lot at Wolf Hill Recreation Area, Oceanport, and follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once there join in nature-related activities, crafts or games for 30–60 minutes of nature fun. FREE! |
| Teen Night: Basketball, Board Games and More |
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
7-8:30 p.m.
848-456-4278 | Teens age 13-18 are invited to play b-ball in our air conditioned, full court gym at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. If basketball’s not your thing, we have air hockey, foosball and other game tables, as well as some classic board games. The cost is $5 per person, cash or check. |
| Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir |
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
2, 3 & 4 p.m.
732-751-9453 | These 45-minute tours of the Manasquan Reservoir, Howell, are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. |