What is our recipe for fun? Beautiful parks, great activities, and you! Interested?
Sentimental Journey Big Band
Here's what is happening in your county parks this weekend:
Friday, June 12 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Led by vocalist Altha Morton, this band will perform classic melodies of the 20th century with a patriotic theme. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, food, and soft drinks. FREE!
Open Swim at the Fort
Friday, June 12 from 4-8 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Enjoy the pool at the Fort. Daily and season swim passes available. Weather and conditions permitting.
Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
All equipment is provided for this open shoot. No outside equipment permitted. This is not an instructional clinic and NOT designed for beginners. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. Open to ages 10 and up; under 18 with adult. The cost is $10 per person; cash or check only.
Penny Rug Demonstration
Saturday, June 13 from 1-3 p.m.
See how scraps of wool or felted wool from old clothing were used to create mats and rugs during this demonstration. FREE!
Milling Demonstrations
Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14 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, June 13 & 14 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 both weather and water level dependent. Life-jackets required. Tickets can be purchased on day of tour only.
Victorian Laundry Demonstration Sunday, June 14 from 1-2:30 p.m.
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
From lighting the wood stove to ironing the aprons, experience a late Victorian laundry day during this demonstration.
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 a number of sites listed on the National Registers 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 July 24 & 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. weekdays and 10 a.m-4 p.m. on weekends and holidays.