Ecology & History


turtle at Marlu Lake

From Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch to Crosswicks Creek Park in Upper Freehold, the Monmouth County Park System actively manages its 18,000+ acres to protect and enhance the county's natural and historic heritage. Through active stewardship, the Monmouth County Park System aims to efficiently and economically manage resources which enrich the lives of park visitors and local communities. Planning, preserving, and conducting research are critical in this process. Click the tabs on the right to learn more about the unique natural and historic resources Monmouth County has to offer, and how the Park System implements stewardship to preserve them for generations to come.