This Weekend in the Parks


What is our recipe for fun? Beautiful parks, great activities and you! Interested? Here’s what's planned for this weekend: 
 
 
Guarded Swimming
Saturday-Monday, May 25-27 from 10am-5pm  
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, Long Branch 
It's time for some sand and surf! Our lifeguards are on duty weekends and holidays through mid-June.  Both daily and seasonal badges are available.  Find out how to get yours!
 
Play Dates in the Park   
Saturday, May 25        
Turkey Swamp Park, Freehold from 10am-12noon  
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell from 1:30-3:30pm  
Join us for a game of Jumbo Basketball. This popular game is played with a 10-foot blow up basketball goal! Ages 5 and up, with adult. No experience necessary!
 
Pop Up Picnic   
Saturday, May 25 from 3-6pm  
Dorbrook Recreation Area, Colts Neck  
Bring your picnic basket and join us! Look for the purple tent and pop in to make a tasty treat and a work of art.
 
Boat Tours of the Manasquan Reservoir   
Saturday-Monday, May 25-27 at 2, 3, 4 & 5pm   
Manasquan Reservoir, Howell
These 45-minute tours are narrated by Park System Naturalists and include opportunities to view local wildlife. Plan to arrive at the Visitor Center 10 minutes early. The cost is adults: $5.61; children 12 & under: $3.50 (tax not included). Please call to confirm schedule as tours are both weather and water level dependent.
 
Garlic Mustard   
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26 at 2pm   
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell  
Discover what all the fuss is about over this little flower during this presentation.
 
Historic Seabrook-Wilson House Open for Tours  
Sunday, May 26 from 1-4pm   
Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth
Visit this house, which dates back to the early 1700s, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!
 
Decoration Day Celebration   
Monday, May 27 from 12noon-3pm   
Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Join in the celebration as the staff enjoys an old-fashioned Decoration Day.
 
Our summer issue of the Program Directory is now available.  Registration for the summer and  camp/swim issues of the Program Directory is available online and in most county parks! 

Registration for summer camps and swim lessons is underway and can be done online, by phone at (732) 842-4000, ext. 1, or in person at Park System Headquarters in Thompson Park, Lincroft. 

For more information on any of these activities or parks, call (732) 842-4000, ext. 4312, between 10am-4pm daily.