Monmouth County Park System

Created in 1960, the Monmouth County Park System offers over 40 park areas to explore, providing recreation opportunities for all ages. #MonmouthCountyParks

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Fall Foliage Update
Colors are slowly starting to change in the parks as fall temperatures fluctuate. Here are a few recent pictures that offer a glimpse of the colors peeking through.

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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲
In August, wildflowers are often in peak bloom, like this wildflower garden at Thompson Park. Wildflowers play a key role in supporting native pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.

Photo credit: Darrin Morrissey

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"Where flowers bloom, so does hope." - Lady Bird Johnson

Photo Credit: Darrin Morrissey

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It's the final day of the Monmouth County Fair, so let's make it one to remember!
Get all the details and today's schedule at https://t.co/144UfNYCli.

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Saturday brings a full day of Monmouth County Fair fun! 🎡
Find all your Fair details at https://t.co/144UfNYCli.

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Ready for some Friday night fun at the Fair? 🎪 🎠 🎡
Tonight brings Nicole Atkins to the Main Stage along with lots of excitement, from duck derbies to wrestling, a Jersey Fresh farmstand to a dinosaur zoo, and much more!
➡️ Get all the details at https://t.co/144UfNYCli.

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The Fall Parks & Programs Guide is currently available with hundreds of programs for families to choose from in September, October, and November.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13.
To view a digital version of the Fall Guide, visit https://t.co/KF6BaVnqUA.

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We had so much fun last night that we can't wait for another evening of Fair fun!🎆🎪🎡⁠
Highlights include the Mission Dance Band on the Main Stage, tons of entertainment, fantastic vendors, delicious food, exciting rides, and more! ⁠
Get details at https://t.co/144UfNYCli.

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Did you know boat rentals are available at some of your favorite Monmouth County parks? 🚣🏼🛶
Get all the details at https://t.co/HaDrNLPs4l (link in bio).

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Please Note:
Unfortunately, due to elevated wind conditions, tethered hot air balloon rides will not take place at the Monmouth County Fair.
However, a static display to view the balloons may occur later this evening.

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We're only a few hours away from opening night of the 50th annual Monmouth County Fair! 🎆 🎪 🎡
Get all the details, including a full schedule, at https://t.co/144UfNYCli.

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Tranquil, scenic, and full of charm! Freneau Woods Park is the perfect spot to unwind on a sunny day. For more information about the park, visit https://t.co/m8zIlyRJgw.

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We're only ONE WEEK away from the opening of the Monmouth County Fair! 🎡🎪
🎉 There's still time to win admission tickets and ride wristbands by entering our trivia contest, ending Thursday at 9am, at https://t.co/BIWkH71oAm.
🎉 For details, visit https://t.co/144UfNYCli.

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With the 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair only 🔟 days away, this is the final chance to win admission tickets and ride wristbands! 😯
🎪 Enter this week's Trivia Contest, happening now through 9 a.m. July 17, at https://t.co/BIWkH71oAm.

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𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 🪶
In partnership with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, we have successfully placed a satellite tag on a Black Vulture nestling.
However, our new friend needs a name! Enter your suggestion at: https://t.co/SC5wPOxgJF.

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We're only TWO weeks away from the Monmouth County Fair!
Don't miss all your returning favorites, including Mutts Gone Nuts🐕️⁠, Bwana Jim's Wildlife Show🐍⁠, Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy🤹⁠, Robinson's Racing Pigs🐖, and more!
Get details at https://t.co/144UfNYCli.

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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲
Around mid-July, shore birds like piping plovers migrate southward and may be spotted at sites like Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park or Bayshore Waterfront Park.
Be sure to watch from a distance so as not to disturb them.

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On Wednesday, July 23, from 6-9 p.m., two hot air balloons will be on display at the Fair!
Want an opportunity to take a ride in one? We're giving away ten family-four packs of tickets for rides. Check out all the details and enter today at https://t.co/ichTj7QHxn.

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The excitement of the Fair is right around the corner!
The 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair runs from July 23-27, and we're giving away another pair of admission tickets and a pair of Reithoffer ride wristbands.
🎪 Enter this week's Trivia Contest at https://t.co/cIYxAeW0yl.