Monmouth County Park System

  • Home
  • Monmouth County Park System

Monmouth County Park System The Park System has over 40 parks, gardens, golf courses, historic sites, and more to discover!

Created in 1960, the Park System has over 30 parks, forests, gardens, wetland/marine habitats, golf courses, historic sites, recreation areas, and conservation properties totaling over 17,000 acres.

18/06/2026

Many of your Monmouth County parks include exquisite views that make your visits unforgettable. Head to www.MonmouthCountyParks.com to learn more about these parks and more!

17/06/2026

The Popamora Point section of the Henry Hudson Trail is the perfect spot for a relaxing walk or bike ride with gorgeous views of the bay.

๐ŸŽฃ Get your reels and rods ready, this weekend we're hosting our annual Freshwater Fishing Derbies! ๐ŸŸ๏ธ The fun kicks off ...
16/06/2026

๐ŸŽฃ Get your reels and rods ready, this weekend we're hosting our annual Freshwater Fishing Derbies!
๐ŸŸ๏ธ The fun kicks off on Saturday, June 20, at the Manasquan Reservoir, and continues on Sunday, June 21, at Turkey Swamp Park.
๐ŸŸ๏ธ All skill levels are welcome, and free hands-on clinics will be available for beginners. Cost is $34 per family of 4, or $10 per person. Pre-registration is available online; however, walk-ins are welcome (cash or check only for on-site registration). A container of worms is included with each registration.
๐Ÿ“Œ Check out full details and register at https://bit.ly/MCPS_2026FishingDerbies.

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ตRed foxes are highly active in spring as parents hunt around meadows and suburbs to feed their playful, fast...
15/06/2026

๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต
Red foxes are highly active in spring as parents hunt around meadows and suburbs to feed their playful, fast-growing spring kits.

Photo captured last month by Park System Naturalist Paul Mandala.

13/06/2026

Looking for a quiet place to catch up on your favorite books? Well, look no further. Check these places out the next time you're looking for a sunny day to enjoy the outdoors.

12/06/2026

Tonight's Concert in the Park: Sentimental Journey Big Band Concert - America's Swinging Two-Fifty! from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Thompson Park, Lincroft, will be moved inside the Theatre Barn due to the heat. Chairs will be provided.

Is your child interested in the sport of archery?During Take a Shot: Intro to Archery, ages 9-17 will develop the skills...
12/06/2026

Is your child interested in the sport of archery?
During Take a Shot: Intro to Archery, ages 9-17 will develop the skills necessary to enjoy this timeless pastime.
Learn more and register today at https://bit.ly/MCPS_W7163X.

Can you see it? ๐Ÿ‘€The weekend is just over the horizon! โ˜€๏ธGet out in your parks this weekend and have some fun! ๐ŸŽ‰We're ki...
11/06/2026

Can you see it? ๐Ÿ‘€
The weekend is just over the horizon! โ˜€๏ธ
Get out in your parks this weekend and have some fun! ๐ŸŽ‰
We're kicking things off with a concert in the park and some swimming on Friday, followed by shooting for the bull's-eye, historic demonstrations, boat tours, and more!
Get all the details on this weekend's activities at https://bit.ly/MCPS_Weekend.

10/06/2026

Historic Portland Place dates back to around 1720 when the original cabin, a 1 ยฝ story Dutch-framed pioneer house, was built. The home was owned by the Hartshorne family and was expanded and altered over its long history, transforming into the handsome country place we know today. Daniel Ward Seitz, a Hartshorne descendant, bequeathed Portland Place to the Park System in 2008, thus ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Today, the site offers interpretive panels illustrating the story of Portland Place and the Hartshorne family, along with the early settlement of the Navesink Highlands. Free guided tours take place Wednesdays through Sundays through November 14 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m., with a maximum of 10 persons per tour. Please sign up for tours at the Visitor Center upon arrival.

Check out more details of this historic site at https://bit.ly/MCPS_HistoricPortlandPlace.

History and nature combine during ๐‘จ ๐‘พ๐’‚๐’๐’Œ ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐‘ฏ๐’†๐’๐’“๐’š ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’‰๐’๐’”๐’๐’, ๐‘บ๐’๐’๐’…๐’Š๐’†๐’“ ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘จ๐’Ž๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’„๐’‚๐’ ๐‘น๐’†๐’—๐’๐’๐’–๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’.During a walk through th...
09/06/2026

History and nature combine during ๐‘จ ๐‘พ๐’‚๐’๐’Œ ๐’˜๐’Š๐’•๐’‰ ๐‘ฏ๐’†๐’๐’“๐’š ๐‘ฑ๐’๐’‰๐’๐’”๐’๐’, ๐‘บ๐’๐’๐’…๐’Š๐’†๐’“ ๐’๐’‡ ๐’•๐’‰๐’† ๐‘จ๐’Ž๐’†๐’“๐’Š๐’„๐’‚๐’ ๐‘น๐’†๐’—๐’๐’๐’–๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’.
During a walk through the meadows and woods of his childhood farm, we'll discuss details from Johnson's letters to his parents describing his life as a soldier, while also identifying plant and tree species that may have existed during the Revolutionary War.
๐Ÿ“Œ Get all the details and register today at https://bit.ly/MCPS_IN963X.

Address

NJ

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30
Saturday 08:00 - 16:30
Sunday 08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+17328424000

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Monmouth County Park System posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

  • Want your organization to be the top-listed Government Service?

Share