2010s Timeline
Claypit Creek
2010
Popamora Point, Highlands, opens as terminal section of
Henry Hudson Trail.
Union Transportation Trail
opens its first two miles.
Park System opens 44-acre Claypit Creek section of
Hartshorne Woods Park.
Deep Run Recreation Area established in Marlboro.
Monmouth County's open space tops 15,000 acres as the Park System celebrates its 50th anniversary.
2011
Bel-Aire Golf Course
is redesigned following acquisition of adjacent property.
Park System Volunteer Program
(1,000+ members) undergoes significant expansion with new programs for docents, Beach Nesting Bird Monitors, and skilled pruning and garden teams.
Marlu Bridge
2012
Superstorm Sandy hit in October 29. Post-storm cleanup included repairs to buildings, trail bridge, tree removal, marina repairs and more.
Park System establishes the Swimming River Reservoir Greenway, Tinton Falls.
Opening of two new bridges formally completes
Thompson Park's
4.2-mile paved loop trail.
2013
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center,
Tinton Falls, opened in August.
The Park System offered a free, digital release of its
50th Anniversary Book
, originally published in 2010.
2014
Re-accredited by CAPRA
.
Freneau Woods Park
, Aberdeen, was established with the acquisition of 34 acres.
A
9-hole FootGolf Course
at
Bel-Aire Golf Course
, Wall, opened for year-round play.
Gun Barrel delivery
2015
Total park visits was 6,061,292; total park acreage was 16,557 (excluding easements).
A 120-ton, WWII-era gun barrel from the Battleship New Jersey was transported from Virginia to Battery Lewis in the
Hartshorne Woods Park
Rocky Point section in Highlands, to become part of the newly-established Navesink Military Reservation.
The Park System hosted its first
Creative Arts & Music Festival
to celebrate local artisans.
2016
The
Sprayground
at
Dorbrook Recreation Area
, Colts Neck, was renovated. A pool house was also added to the site for use by summer camp and swim lesson participants.
The final section of the
Union Transportation Trail
, Upper Freehold, was completed. The trail now runs uninterrupted across the western corner of the county.
The
Clayton Park Activity Center
, Upper Freehold, opened.
Henry Hudson Trail
2017
Renovations to repair storm damage to the
Henry Hudson Trail
(west of Popamora Point) were completed.
Spring Valley, formerly known as Peppadew Fresh Farms, was acquired as an addition to
Wickatunk Recreation Area
, Marlboro. It is currently being used as a
wedding venue
.
A 38-acre parcel of land, including the former St. Basil’s monastery, was added to
Freneau Woods Park
, Aberdeen.
2018
The Holmes Hendrickson House was transferred to
Holmdel Park
, Holmdel, from Monmouth Historical Association.
Restored Historic Battery Lewis in the
Hartshorne Woods Park
Rocky Point section, Highlands, opened seasonally for tours.
The Sensory Trail at the
Sunnyside Equestrian Center
, Lincroft, underwent improvements.
Reptile House
2019
Renovations of the Reptile House at
Huber Woods Park
, Middletown, was completed.
A new wing was added to
Thompson Park Creative Arts Center
, Lincroft. The addition included an art gallery, additional studio, and outdoor patio.
Re-accredited by CAPRA
.