These 45-minute tours 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. Children must be age 2 or older to attend and able to sit independently during the duration of the tour. Please call 732-919-0996, ext. 4526, to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.
Lacemaking Demonstration - Please note that this offering, originally scheduled for Saturday, July 11, is being postponed. Check back for the new date.
This offering is being postponed. Please check back for the new date.
Open Shoot Archery
Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Improve your archery skills during this open shoot in the Activity Barn. This is NOT a beginner program; those new to archery should participate in one of our instructional classes prior to attending. All equipment is provided. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with an adult. Cost is $10 per person, cash or check only.
Saturday Swim Time at Big Brook Park - CANCELLED
Saturday, July 11 Big Brook Park, Marlboro
This offering has been cancelled.
Rigging 101Saturday, July 11 from 1-3 p.m.Manasquan Reservoir, Howell - Meet at the West Dock/Ramp.
Are you an experienced sailor without a sailing certification or looking to refresh your skills? Join us to learn how to rig our 15' American sailboats. Sailors showing profiency will have an opportunity to obtain a Monmouth County Park System sailing card, which allows them to rent these boats during our drop-in sailboat rental dates.
FREE!Disc Golfing at Big Brook
Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Big Brook Park, Marlboro
Bring your friends and family to challenge each other to a round of disc golf! The baskets will be set up in varying lengths from 150-250 feet as you see who will hear the cling of the basket first. Sign in at the Pool House. We provide the discs, or bring your own. Open to ages 5 and up, with adult.
FREE!Milling Demonstrations
Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
See the 19th-century gristmill grind corn into meal. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Victorian Laundry Demonstration
Sunday, July 12 from 1-2:30 p.m.
From lighting the wood stove to ironing the aprons, experience a late-Victorian laundry day as we cover loads of material during this demonstration. Make sure to hang around for a bit!
FREE! Open Mic Poetry
Sunday, July 12 from 3-4:30 p.m.
Thompson Park, Lincroft
Explore or recite literary works during a time of alliteration, rhythm, and verse as this month's session theme is "The American I Dream of and/or Poems Inspired by the American Revolution" in the Theater Barn. All are welcome to read their works aloud or read a work from their favorite poet(s). All readings must be appropriate for a family-oriented audience.
Pre-registration is recommended for readers. FREE!