What is our recipe for fun? Beautiful parks, great activities, and you! Interested?
Harvest Home Festival
Here's what is happening in your county parks this weekend:
Saturday, September 26 from 6-8 p.m.
Gather for a night of storytelling through life experiences. James Dalton, creator of AP & Me Productions, invites a cast of different characters from the region, all with unique voices and perspectives, all sharing their stories through a variety of topical prompts. Audience members will be encouraged to share their stories that relate to the given prompts as time allows. Light refreshments will be served. FREE!
Milling Demonstrations
Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27 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!
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir
Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27 at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. & 5 p.m.
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 weather, water level, and boat status dependent. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.
Sunday, September 27 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Step back in time to this old-fashioned fair that is reminiscent of the 1890s. Visitors can enjoy games and live entertainment. Admission and parking are free.
ENDLESS ECHOES Sunset Sessions
Sunday, September 27 from 4-6 p.m.
Join host Shane Horn and his saxophone for an open stage at this historic site that offers natural acoustics. All levels of musicians and singers are welcome at this informal event. Please bring a lawn chair and dress for the weather as it can be cool inside Battery Lewis. FREE!
April 15-December 31 (self-guided)
Various County Parks
Set out on a cross-county scavenger hunt while exploring our parks using the
Rockin’ the Trails brochure to find hidden trail markers. Return your completed brochure to be entered for a grand prize drawing. Visit our
Rockin’ the Trails webpage for details.
The Park System has several sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places that open for free tours during the warmer months, including:
Saturdays & Sundays from 12-3 p.m.
April 25-October 18
Wednesday-Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
May 2-November 15
Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
May 2-October 18
Historic Seabrook-Wilson House - Please note that while the house is open, tours and exhibits unavailable during ongoing repairs.
Mondays, Thursdays & Sundays from 1-4 p.m.
May 3-October 29 (Closed county holidays.)
Please note that these historic sites may close due to inclement weather and on county holidays.
With 18,506 acres and 40+ park areas that include woodlands, wetlands, open space and more, there's always something to see and do in your county parks. Here are some ideas:
For more information about the Park System, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312, between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m-4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.