Monmouth County Park System Calendar of Events

Open Pool at the Fort

Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 2025


848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-8 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting.
Historic Portland Place Tours

Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours

Friday-Sunday, August 1-3, 2025

12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2

Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
Open Swim at the Fort

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 2025

10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
Historic Battery Lewis Tours

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 2025

12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
609-259-6275

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3, 2025

2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 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 $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Sunday, August 3, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Open Pool at the Fort

Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 2025


848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-8 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Monday, August 4, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Historic Portland Place Tours

Wednesday-Sunday, August 6-10, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Thursday, August 7, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours

Friday-Sunday, August 8-10, 2025

12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2

Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
Open Swim at the Fort

Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025

10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
Historic Battery Lewis Tours

Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford

Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025

12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
609-259-6275

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025

2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 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 $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Sunday, August 10, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Open Pool at the Fort

Monday-Friday, August 11-15, 2025


848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-7:30 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting.
Historic Portland Place Tours

Wednesday-Sunday, August 13-17, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Thursday, August 14, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours

Friday-Sunday, August 15-17, 2025

12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2

Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
Open Swim at the Fort

Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2025

10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
Historic Battery Lewis Tours

Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford

Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2025

12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
609-259-6275

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday & Sunday, August 16 & 17, 2025

2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 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 $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Sunday, August 17, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Open Pool at the Fort

Monday-Friday, August 18-22, 2025


848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 2-7:30 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Monday, August 18, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Historic Portland Place Tours

Wednesday-Sunday, August 20-24, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Thursday, August 21, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours

Friday-Sunday, August 22-24, 2025

12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2

Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
Open Swim at the Fort

Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025

10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
Historic Battery Lewis Tours

Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford

Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025

12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
609-259-6275

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025

2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 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 $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Sunday, August 24, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Open Pool at the Fort

Monday-Friday, August 25-29, 2025


848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Early Bird Workout from 7-10 a.m.; Open Swim from 12-7 p.m. Daily and season swim passes available for individuals and families (up to 4 people). Weather and conditions permitting.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Monday, August 25, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Historic Portland Place Tours

Wednesday-Sunday, August 27-31, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Thursday, August 28, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
Holmes-Hendrickson House Tours

Friday-Sunday, August 29-31, 2025

12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. & 2

Tour this house which dates back to 1754, furnished to reflect the status of a successful colonial farming family and an example of how Dutch and English cultures melded to form Monmouth County’s unique heritage. Tours are limited to 10 persons. Located in Holmdel Park, Holmdel. FREE!
Open Swim at the Fort

Saturday-Monday, August 30-September 1, 2025

10 a.m.-6 p.m.
848-456-4278

Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
Historic Battery Lewis Tours

Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31, 2025

10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.

Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!
Mill Demonstration at Historic Walnford

Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31, 2025

12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
609-259-6275

See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir

Saturday-Monday, August 30-September 1, 2025

2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 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 $6 per adult and $4 per child, age 12 and under. Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. All tours leave from the Visitor Center. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.
Seabrook-Wilson House Open

Sunday, August 31, 2025

1-4 p.m.

Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
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