All parks are open, but some park facilities remain closed. See details.
Face coverings are required in all buildings. (updated 6/26/2020)
Boat rentals resume on Thursday, July 9. Rentals may end early if life jackets run out. Life jackets will only be used once a day so that they be cleaned after use. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own life jackets.
Here are the days and times:
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
10a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
Rent a Rowboat or Kayak - Park System boat rentals resume on July 9.
Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays
7 a.m.-6 p.m
At the Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center, park patrons ages 18 and older can rent rowboats (1-hr $14.54 or 4-hrs $35.64); electric motor powered rowboats (4-hrs $46.42); and kayaks (1-hr single person $14.54 or 1-hr double person $20.63). Cash or check only. A $10 deposit is required for 1 hour rental; $20 deposit required for 4 hour rental. (Please note prices do not include sales tax.)
Please note that the operation of an electric motorboat requires a NJ boating safety certificate.
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold
Rent a Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboat - Park System boat rentals resume on July 9.
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
10 a.m. -5:30 p.m.
Boat rental hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The cost is $14.54 an hour. Double kayaks are available for $20.63 an hour. A refundable deposit of $10 is required for individual rental. Group rentals are available. (Please note prices do not include sales tax.)
Thompson Park, Lincroft
Marlu Lake Canoe Rentals at Thompson Park
All equipment is provided; limited number of canoes available. The cost is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours of canoeing; cash or check only. Open to ages 3 and up, under 18 with adult.
Marlu Lake Canoe Rentals are available from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the following weekend:
- July 18 & 19
- August 1 & 2
- August 15 & 16
- August 29 & 30
Please note that all rentals must be returned by 3 p.m.