This Weekend in the Parks


What is our recipe for fun? Beautiful parks, great activities, and you! Interested?     
  

cookstove demo
Cookstove Demonstration at Historic Longstreet Farm

Here's what is happening in your county parks this weekend:   
  
Cookstove Demonstration   
Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.   
See what's cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques, and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!  
    
Adult Basketball - Co-ed
Sunday, March 16 from 8-10 a.m.
Shoot some hoops on our full court gym. The cost is $8 per person per day; cash, check or credit card accepted. Open to ages 17 & up.
  
Sunday, March 16 from 1-2 p.m.   
Join a Park System Naturalist for a talk about this often-heard but rarely seen amphibian. FREE!   
  
The Park System is currently hosting the following free exhibit:
  
Can't Believe Your Eyes: Optical Illusions Art Exhibit   
February 7- May 16  
Hours are 12-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; or by appointment.  
Work featured utilizes optical illusion, including surrealistic thematic imagery or mirages. Admission and parking are free.
  
Here are some other ways to enjoy your county parks:  
  • Hike, bike, or walk our 147.5 miles of trails.
  • Visit a playground.
  • Capture the beauty of the season with your camera.
  • Check out our upcoming programs – nature, sports & fitness, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures and more.
   
For more information about the Park System, please call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312, between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m-4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.