Check out these rooms available to rent in the Park System. Unless noted otherwise, rentals are for four hours. Non-profits receive a 10% discount. Please be aware that sternos, candles and alcohol are not permitted at these sites. To reserve a room, please call Reservations at 732-842-4000, ext. 1.
Elsa’s Lodge
Big Brook Park - Elsa’s Lodge, Marlboro Located in
Big Brook Park, this rustic lodge can accommodate up to 62 people and costs $125 for county residents and $175 for non-residents.
Clayton Park Activity Center
Clayton Park Activity Center Classroom
Clayton Park Activity Center, Upper Freehold
Originally a school, the Clayton Park Activity Center is tucked in the western part of the county and offers several classrooms that can be rented. Classrooms A & B are on the second level and can each hold up to 40 people. Classroom C is on the lower level and includes a small kitchenette. The cost to rent each room is $50 for county residents and $100 for non-residents.
Horticultural Center
Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown
Located in the Park System's Horticultural Center, this room (24' x 26') can accommodate 45 people. Those reserving the room can use the center's kitchen. The cost per four hours is $200 for county residents and $300 for non-residents. Each additional hour is $75 for residents and $125 for non-residents. Building offers running water and sink. Blackboard available.
Fisherman's Cove Activity Center
Fisherman's Cove Activity Center, Manasquan
Nestled in the last undeveloped stretch along the Manasquan River, Fisherman's Cove Activity Center can hold up to 30 people. The room is 23' x 29'. The cost per four hours is $125 for county residents and $200 for non-residents. Building offers running water and sink. Please note that parking is limited to street availability. Building is closed between November and March for winterization.
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center's Room C
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center's Room D
Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls
Acquired from the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center is the Park System’s first indoor recreation facility. Two of its rooms are available for rental; each can accommodate 35 people.
Adult Group Rentals
The cost to rent one room for a two-hour block is $68 for in-county groups ($26 each additional hour) and $137 for out-of-county groups ($53 each additional hour). The rooms can be rented together at the cost of $152 for in-county groups ($42 each additional hour) and $210 for out-of-county groups ($84 each additional hour).
Youth Non-Profit/Service Group Rentals
In-county groups are charged $26 for a two-hour block for one room ($11 each additional hour), or rent both rooms for $68 for a two-hour block ($16 each additional hour). Out-of-county groups are charged $53 for a two-hour block for one room ($21 each additional hour), or rent both rooms for $105 ($32 each additional hour).
Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center
Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center - Program Room
Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center - Art Room
Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center, Aberdeen
This distinct building, once used as a monastery, features a program room and an art room that can be rented. The Program Room can hold up to 49 people and costs $125 for county residents and $175 for non-residents. The Art Room can accommodate up to 30 people and costs $80 for county residents and $110 for non-residents.
Hominy Hill Golf Center
Hominy Hill Golf Center, Colts Neck
This iconic building recently underwent a comprehensive renovation. Its spacious multi-purpose room can accommodate up to 120 people, offers a brand-new audio/visual system with projector and screen, and features stunning views of the renowned course.
The Park System’s exclusive caterer for Hominy Hill is Jacques Exclusive Caterers.
Visit their website for additional details. To arrange a tour and check available dates, please call 732-495-3603 or email
Sales@jacquescatering.com.
Huber Woods Lodge
Huber Woods Lodge - interior
Huber Woods Lodge, Middletown
Light and airy, this charming rustic room (28' x 36') can accommodate up to 45 people. The cost to rent the Huber Woods Lodge per four hours is $200 for county residents and $300 for non-residents. Each additional hour is $75 for residents and $125 for non-residents. TV and VCR/DVD available. The building is air conditioned and has a cast iron wood burning stove. Please note that restrooms are located across the small courtyard in the main Environmental Center building.
Longstreet Farm Visitor Center
Longstreet Farm Visitor Center, Holmdel
Located in the Longstreet Farm Visitor Center, this welcoming room can accommodate up to 35 people. Heated and air-conditioned, the room (26’ x 26’) is pleasant any time of year. The rental cost is $150 for county residents and $200 for non-residents per four hours. Each additional hour is $50 for county residents and $100 for non-residents. Please note that bathrooms are located across the parking lot in the Holmdel Park Shelter Building.
Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center
Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center - Waterview Room
Manasquan Reservoir Visitor Center, Howell
This modern building features spectacular views and two rooms that can be rented. The large Waterview Room, available evenings only, boasts a charming fireplace at its center. Measuring approximately 35' x 35', the room can accommodate up to 60 people. The cost is $250 for county residents and $375 for non-residents for three hours. Each additional hour is $100 for residents and $150 for non-residents. Please note that the Waterview Room does not have air conditioning.
Also located within the Visitor Center is a smaller room (19' x 27') that can accommodate up to 30 people. There is a small projector screen in this room. The cost for this room is $150 for county residents and $225 for non-residents for four hours. Each additional hour is $65 for residents and $100 for non-residents. The building offers running water and sink. TV and VCR available.
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park Activity Center, Long Branch
One of the cottages built during the heyday of William “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s Wild West Show in Long Branch, the building was moved and renovated by the Park System to host programs and activities. Its program room is available September 15-May 15 for four-hour blocks at the cost of $125 for county residents and $200 for non-residents. Each additional hour is $45 for residents and $90 for non-residents. The room can hold 29 people.
Holland Activity Center
Interior of the Holland Activity Center
Tatum Park Holland Activity Center Courtyard
Tatum Park Holland Activity Center, Middletown
Recently renovated, this historic farmhouse offers the spacious and elegant Tatum Room. Perfect for special occasions such as weddings and reunions, it can also be used for meetings and other events accommodating up to 50 people. The cost per four hours is $525 for county residents and $675 for non-residents; per eight hours is $675 for county residents and $975 for non-residents.
The Activity Center also offers the Storey Room and Parlor. Rented together, this space can accommodate 49 people. The Storey Room is furnished as a meeting room while the Parlor serves as a lounge. The kitchen is included in this rental. The cost per four hours is $275 for county residents and $425 for non-residents; per eight hours is $425 for county residents and $725 for non-residents. Rental of the whole building can accommodate up to 99 people max.
Whole building rental for four hours is $775 for county residents and $1,025 for non-residents; eight hours is $975 for county residents and $1,575.00 for non-residents.
Tatum Park Holland Activity Center room rental rates are effective December 1 – March 31. Otherwise, patrons need to contact contact Lisa Tevis at Jacques Catering, at 866-522-7837, ext. 304, for availability and pricing.
Red Hill Activity Center
Red Hill Activity Center - Heath Room
Red Hill Activity Center - Room 1
Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Middletown
The Red Hill Activity Center's Room 1 can accommodate 30 people and costs $150 for county residents and $225 for non-residents. Each additional hour is $65 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Room 2 can accommodate 27 people and costs $150 for county residents and $225 for non-residents. Each additional hour is $65 for residents and $100 for non-residents. The room includes a sink and refrigerator.
The spacious Heath Room can fit 75 people and costs $275 for county residents and $350 for non-residents. The Heath Room features a small (20' x 8') permanent stage at one end of the room. The room is available in four-hour blocks. Each additional hour is $75 for residents and $100 for non-residents.
This air-conditioned building offers running water and sink. Blackboard available.
Thompson Park Visitor Center
Thompson Park Visitor Center's Beech Room
Thompson Park Visitor Center's Beech Room, Lincroft
Classically elegant yet modern, this meeting room (30' x 35') in the rebuilt Visitor Center features a built-in large screen, power point projector and sound system. Accommodating up to 45 people, the meeting room costs per four hours $525 for county residents and $750 for non-residents. An eight hour block is $675 for county residents and $975 for non-residents. The building offers a small kitchen. TV, VCR and blackboard available. Use of the Oak Room included.
Thompson Park Visitor Center's Oak Room
Thompson Park Visitor Center's Oak Room, Lincroft
This room can accommodate up to 12 people and costs $75 for county residents and $100 for non-residents. The building offers a small kitchen. It is available for two hour blocks.
Thompson Park Visitor Center's Sunroom
Thompson Park Visitor Center's Sunroom, Lincroft
Airy yet cozy, this room can hold eight people, perfect for an intimate gathering, and costs $75 for county residents and $100 for non-residents. The building offers a small kitchen. It is available for two hour blocks.
Thompson Park Visitor Center's First Floor
The first floor of the Thompson Park Visitor Center is available for special use on weekend evenings only. It can accommodate up to 175 people. The cost for a four-hour block is $900 for county residents and $1,300 for non-residents; for an eight-hour block the cost is $1,300 for county residents and $2,095 for non-residents.
Thompson Park Activity Barn
Thompson Park Activity Barn
The offers a large open space and is available on weekend evenings, April 15-October 15. The cost per four hours is $2,000 for county residents and $3,500 for non-residents; per eight hours is $4,500 for county residents and $6,000 for non-residents. Please note that the barn does not offer climate control.
Waln House
Waln House's Open Hearth Kitchen
Waln House's Front Parlor
The Waln House in Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold
Elegant and historic, the Waln House dates back to 1774 and offers two rooms for rental. The charming Open Hearth Kitchen can accommodate 12 people and is available in four-hour blocks at the cost of $53 for county residents and $79 for non-residents. Each additional hour is $26 for residents and $42 for non-residents.
The spacious Front Parlor, which accommodates 30 people, is available for $105 for residents and $158 for non-residents. Each additional hour is $53 for residents and $79 for non-residents. There is running water and minimal electricity in the building. The building is not air conditioned. Restrooms located in the Wagon Barn. Please note that paths onsite are gravel with minimal lighting at night.
Barn at Historic Walnford
Barn at Historic Walnford - Room 1
Barn at Historic Walnford - Room 2
Barn at Historic Walnford - Room 3
Historic Walnford Barn, Upper Freehold
Love the site but need a larger space? Check out these rooms in the barn. Room 1 can accommodate 60 people and costs $105 for county residents and $210 for non-residents per four hours. Each additional hour is $53 for residents and $79 for non-residents.
Rooms 1, 2 & 3 can be rented together to accommodate 120 people. The cost is $210 for county residents and $315 for non-residents for four hours. Each additional hour is $105 for residents and $158 for non-residents.
Restrooms located in nearby Wagon Barn. Please note that paths onsite are gravel with minimal lighting at night. There is no climate control in the Barn and minimal electricity. Grills are not permitted on site.
(prices updated 11/2023)