Our Mission

The Monmouth County Park System is committed to improving the quality of the life of the citizens of Monmouth County by providing park and recreation areas, facilities, programs, and services of the highest quality and to furnishing these recreational opportunities in the most effective, efficient, and economical manner possible.

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National Accreditation Program

The Monmouth County Park System is proud to have achieved national accreditation status among park and recreation agencies in 1994 and 2004. Conferred by the National Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies and sanctioned by the American Academy for Parks and Recreation Association, the Monmouth County Park System was the first park & recreation agency in the nation accredited and is one of only 71 such accredited agencies in the nation to have achieved such an honor. 

Rules & Regulations General Summary

The Monmouth County Park System asks Park visitors to observe the following regulations:

• Leave all flowers, plants, animals and other natural features as they are found.
• Containers for recyclable items and trash are placed near the entrances of the parks. When on trails, carry out all trash and put glass, aluminum, and bi-metal cans in the correct containers.
• Possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages is not permitted in any Monmouth County
  Park System Park.
• Pets must be on leashes and under control. Each pet owner is responsible for his/her pet. Pets are not permitted in garden areas, at historic sites, on beaches, in park buildings, or as posted. Leader dogs for persons with disabilities ARE permitted in all areas. Dogs are not permitted to swim at ANY Monmouth County Park System facility.
• Groups of 50 or more need to obtain a group use permit seven days prior to the date of use. Group use is limited to designated areas. Adult supervision of children's groups is required.
• Meetings, concerts, or public entertainment may not be held without written permission seven days prior to use.
• Loudspeaker, public address systems, or amplifiers may not be used without written permission seven days prior to use. Any audio device, video device, or musical instrument should not be played in such a manner as to create a nuisance or any two-way radio, communication device or celluar phone should not create a nuisance.

Detailed Rules & Regulations Brochure

Lost and Found

Found items remain in the park for several days. If unclaimed, they are forwarded to the Headquarters Building in Thompson Park, Lincroft. For more info, call (732) 842-4000

Senior Discounts

Persons ages 65 and older are eligible for golf and other senior discounts.

Telephone Menu (732) 842-4000

• For program and activity reservations, PRESS 1. Have your program number and credit card ready.
• If using a touch-tone phone and you know the extension, enter the 4 digit number.
• Golf Course information and directions to the parks, PRESS 2- Park news and seasonal activities in the parks, PRESS 3- Weather cancellation of programs & activities, call 90 minutes prior to the start of your program and PRESS 6- Operator assistance, PRESS 0

Americans with Disabilities Act

The County of Monmouth does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.

Nancy J. Borchert, Monmouth County Park System, 805 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ. Telephone (732) 842-4000, ext. 4219, has been designated by the Board of Recreation Commissioners to be the Park System's Compliance Officer, to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice Regulations.

Information concerning the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided there under are available from the above named coordinator.