Explore the intertidal zone with a Park System Naturalist on Saturday, October 16. Open to ages 9 and up.
Relax and socialize as you create a guided work of art on Monday, October 18. No art experience needed.
Gather around a campfire after searching for family friendly ghosts and goblins on our trails. Held on Friday, October 22. Open to ages 4-7 with adult.
Collect leaves, flowers, twig during a short hike to press into artwork. Afterward, enjoy a campfire. Offered on Saturday, October 23.
Unleash your child's inner superhero during this class that features stories, games and activities. Offered on Mondays, October 25-November 22.
Learn primitive fire making skills from both an anthropological and a wilderness survival perspective on Saturday, October 30.
The use of all tobacco products is now prohibited in all the parks, thanks to a recent change in NJ’s Smoke Free Air Act.
Park Rangers are stepping up enforcement of the leash rule in response to feedback from our visitors.
Host your next gathering in the parks! Check out these rooms available for rental in the Park System.
Let us help you find the perfect spot for your special day. Unforgettable locations at a very reasonable price.
Every year, over 1000 individuals enrich the Monmouth County Park System through their dedication in the Volunteers in Parks program. Working as a team with Park System staff, volunteers can be found helping in countless ways. Learn more about our volunteer team.
Reports of tick activity in the parks have increased this season. Learn about ticks commonly found in Monmouth County including the Blacklegged tick, the Lone star tick, and the American dog tick, and see what precautions you can take to prevent tick bites.
Each year the Park System undertakes a variety of capital improvement projects in the parks to expand recreational opportunities for our visitors, upgrade facilities and infrastructure, restore historic sites and structures, and enhance park landscapes through plantings and vegetation management.