The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
is closed for renovations. 

First open to the public in 2001, the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center has provided visitors with hands-on learning opportunities covering topics such as wetlands ecology, habitat protection, and wildlife. Through interactive exhibits, educational activities, and wildlife observation areas, visitors gain an understanding of the important role water plays in our world.

After 23 years and hundreds of thousands of visitors, the Environmental Center will be getting its first exhibit renovation! Utilizing new technologies and interactive exhibits, our new design will immerse visitors into the natural world and encourage them to explore, engage, and encounter.

Beginning fall 2024, we will close our doors for the initial stage of the renovation process. During the building's closure, we will be exploring new locations and utilizing outdoor classrooms to host our educational programs.

The Environmental Center Picnic Area is undergoing construction for a new pavilion. Construction is scheduled to begin in fall 2025, with an anticipated completion in spring 2027. During this period, public trails around the picnic area will be closed. See details regarding the pavilion project.