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      • Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
      • Patriots’ Path Great Morristown Greenway – Public Information Center
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      • Central Park Shelter
      • Vail Factory Restoration
      • Recreation Improvements at Lewis Morris County Park
    • Restroom Schedule
  • Calendar
  • Parks
  • Mennen Ice Arena
    • General Information
    • Public Skating / Adult Open Hockey Schedule
    • Learn-To-Skate
    • Private Lessons / Pro Staff
    • Birthday Parties
    • Non-ice Rentals
    • Clubs
    • Freestyle - Dance - Open
  • Golf
  • Reservations
    • Book Online
    • Athletic Fields
    • Birthday Parties
    • Indoor / Tented Events
    • Picnics
    • Event Rentals
    • Insurance Requirements
    • MDR - RV/Tent/Adirondack
    • Summer Camp
    • Camp at Sunrise Lake
    • Sunrise Lake Beach Club
  • Education
    • Overview
    • Enviromental Ed. Outreach Programs
    • Historic Sites
    • Horticulture
    • Lessons
    • Home Activities
    • Collections
    • Exhibits
    • Cell Phone Tours
  • Commission
    • About
    • Commissioners
    • Contact Management
    • Employment
    • Fee Schedule
    • Financials
    • Gift Cards
    • Natural Resources Stewardship
    • OPRA Requests
    • Park Rules
    • Privacy and Accessibility Policies
    • Public Bids
    • Public Meetings
    • Smoking Policy
    • Volunteer
    • White-tailed Deer Management
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    Birds’ Nest Challenge and Craft Friday, May 27 : 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMBirds’ Nest Challenge and Craft

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  • REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS

    Browse a variety of virtual and in-person programs and activities. Register here!
  • PARKS MEETS TECHNOLOGY

    Visit our MCPC Explorer App where you can search our facilities by activity, amenity, or proximity, and plan your next outing. Try it now!
  • SUMMER CAMP

    Looking for a fun, unique experience for your child this summer? Check out what the Morris County Park Commission has to offer!
  • Art in Bloom

    Beautiful floral arrangements accompany Matilda's artwork at the newly reopened Frelinghuysen Mansion!
  Silas Condict Park - The entrance road to Silas Condict Park is currently closed. Please use Ricker Road to access the park until further notice.   
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  • Projects

Patriots’ Path Great Morristown Greenway – Public Information Center

The Great Morristown Greenway, is currently in the Preliminary Engineering phase of work.  A virtual Public Information Center (PIC) will be held on Thursday August 26, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.  The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for input on the project, review exhibits, ask questions and discuss any concerns. A brief Presentation will be held at 6:05 PM and 7:05 PM.

  •   Additional project details can be found by clicking here.
  • Public announcement flyer

Weddings

Morris County Parks has a variety of beautiful locations for your wedding ceremonies, photos and reception. With both indoor and outdoor options, you’re sure to find the perfect venue for your special day.

William G. Mennen Sports Arena

The William G. Mennen Sports Arena is a full service ice center with skating year around. It offers public sessions, group lessons, hockey clinics, figure skating clubs and birthday party packages.

  • Mennen’s Elite Coaching Staff
  • Learn-to-Skate
Tuesday, April 20

Frelinghuysen Arboretum Meadow RestorationProject

Morris County Park Commission is working on a complete restoration of 12 acres of meadows and 630 linear feet of streambank at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum.

Friday, January 1

Prescribed Burning

The MCPC and the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) plan to conduct prescribed burns of MCPC forests and meadows in 2021.

Tuesday, August 4

Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive plant hopper first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 and later detected in New Jersey in 2018.

Closures

GENERAL PARK CLOSURES
  • Patriot's Path
    • The Bridge on Patriots' Path at Pine Tree Plaza in Hanover is currently out of service due to a vehicle accident.

WEATHER CLOSURES  

  • None at this time.

MAINTENANCE ADVISORY

  • Silas Condict County Park
    • The main entrance road to Silas Condict Park is currently closed due to emergency road work.  Please use Ricker Road to access the park until further notice.
  • Central Park of Morris County
    • ​The large dog park on the Collins Road side will be closed for turf reestablishment beginning 5/3 through 5/31. This is the only area of disruption.  The rest of the dog park areas will remain open.

 


CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY

  • ​None at this time.

White-tailed deer management

The Morris County Park Commission is currently responsible for the stewardship of 20,197 acres of land with 344.3 miles of trails. It recognizes that a controlled hunting program is the most efficient and effective way available to minimize the severe threats posed to the biodiversity of native flora and fauna by overabundant white-tailed deer populations. The MCPC's controlled hunts are specifically used as a population management tool and do not represent recreational hunting opportunities. The MCPC is no longer accepting applications for the 2021/22 season. Hunters interested in participating next year should reach out in July 2022.

  • History of the Program
  • Why Deer Management is Necessary
  • How to Get Involved
  • Information for Non-Hunters
  • Program Rules & Regulations
  • 2021/22 MCPC Hunt Maps 
  • 2021/22 Deer Management Hunt Schedule

Planning Projects

  • Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
  • Patriots’ Path Great Morristown Greenway – Public Information Center

Park Improvement Projects

  • Central Park of Morris County Shelter
  • Frelinghuysen Arboretum Meadow Restoration
  • Restoration of the Vail Factory Wheelhouse at Historic Speedwell
  • Public Hearing: New Jersey Green Acres Program - 25% Matching Local Government Assistance Park Development Grant

Special Events

Saturday, June 4 : 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Piglet Weigh In!

All Ages. The piglets have arrived! Help farm staff weigh the piglets by putting them in the crate and...

Sunday, June 5 : 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Art in Bloom

Adults.Join us for a magnificent art show of more than a dozen of Matilda Frelinghuysen’s original paintings...

Friday, June 3 —Friday, June 24 : 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Little Farm Friends

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Friday, June 3 and Friday, June 24: Super Seeds! – Learn all about...

Monday, June 6 : 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Virtual Plant of the Month Club

Ages 6 - 12. Monday, June 6: A Rose is A Rose - Which plant sometimes has a great scent,...

Wednesday, June 15 : 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

What’s In Bloom Tour

Adults.Explore the gardens with Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture, on this guided tour of the gardens and grounds. Enjoy...

Thursday, June 9 : 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Toddler Trek at Pyramid Mountain

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Thursday, June 9: Beautiful Bees - All kinds of bees are busy visiting flowers...

Thursday, June 9 —Thursday, June 23 : 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Pre-K Nature on the Farm

Ages 2 - 4 with an adult.Select Thursdays: June 9 and June 23Families with pre-K aged kids will take a walk on...

Thursday, May 26 —Thursday, June 23 : 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Home School Days

****** SOLD OUT ******

Ages 6 - 12. Environmental Education: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928. - Register here.****SOLD...

Saturday, June 18 —Sunday, June 19 : 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

Adults. Sunday, June 19 at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.Saturday, June 18 at Bamboo Brook...

Tuesday, May 24 —Tuesday, June 14 : 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Kids in the Wild

Ages 7 - 11.Get into the woods with like-minded kids to learn different outdoor skills while building confidence!Tuesday, May 24: ...

Thursday, May 26 —Thursday, June 23 : 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Virtual Ask the Expert

Adults.Thursday, May 26: Demystifying Design - Join Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, for a look at the...

Saturday, June 25 : 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Farm-Phonics

Ages 4 - 7 with an adult. Learning to read? Our animals would love to help! Come practice your reading skills...

Sunday, May 1 —Tuesday, May 31 : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Photo Scavenger Hunt: The Nose Knows

All Ages.Grab your camera and follow your nose. Use your senses to find all kinds of scents and smells...

Friday, June 3 : 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Early Morning Bird Walk

Ages 18 & up.May is peak time for the arrival of colorful migrant birds to our area. Join a naturalist...

Tuesday, June 21 : 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Home School Hikers

Ages 9 & up with an adult.Amphibians - This program for older homeschoolers features a 2-3 mile hike on...

Friday, May 27 —Thursday, June 9 : 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Birds’ Nest Challenge and Craft

Ages 5 & up.Friday, May 27 at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928.Thursday, June 9 at ...

Saturday, June 11 —Sunday, June 12 : 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Civil War Weekend

All Ages.Civil War Weekend is back at Fosterfields! Join the NJ 2nd brigade as they host a reenactment weekend....

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Special Events

Saturday, June 4 : 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Piglet Weigh In!

All Ages. The piglets have arrived! Help farm staff weigh the piglets by putting them in the crate and...

Sunday, June 5 : 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Art in Bloom

Adults.Join us for a magnificent art show of more than a dozen of Matilda Frelinghuysen’s original paintings...

Friday, June 3 —Friday, June 24 : 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Little Farm Friends

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Friday, June 3 and Friday, June 24: Super Seeds! – Learn all about...

Monday, June 6 : 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Virtual Plant of the Month Club

Ages 6 - 12. Monday, June 6: A Rose is A Rose - Which plant sometimes has a great scent,...

Wednesday, June 15 : 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

What’s In Bloom Tour

Adults.Explore the gardens with Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture, on this guided tour of the gardens and grounds. Enjoy...

Thursday, June 9 : 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Toddler Trek at Pyramid Mountain

Ages 2 - 5 with an adult.Thursday, June 9: Beautiful Bees - All kinds of bees are busy visiting flowers...

Thursday, June 9 —Thursday, June 23 : 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Pre-K Nature on the Farm

Ages 2 - 4 with an adult.Select Thursdays: June 9 and June 23Families with pre-K aged kids will take a walk on...

Thursday, May 26 —Thursday, June 23 : 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Home School Days

****** SOLD OUT ******

Ages 6 - 12. Environmental Education: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928. - Register here.****SOLD...

Saturday, June 18 —Sunday, June 19 : 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

Adults. Sunday, June 19 at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township, NJ 07960.Saturday, June 18 at Bamboo Brook...

Tuesday, May 24 —Tuesday, June 14 : 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Kids in the Wild

Ages 7 - 11.Get into the woods with like-minded kids to learn different outdoor skills while building confidence!Tuesday, May 24: ...

Thursday, May 26 —Thursday, June 23 : 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Virtual Ask the Expert

Adults.Thursday, May 26: Demystifying Design - Join Ann Fahey, Superintendent of Horticulture Education, for a look at the...

Saturday, June 25 : 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Farm-Phonics

Ages 4 - 7 with an adult. Learning to read? Our animals would love to help! Come practice your reading skills...

Sunday, May 1 —Tuesday, May 31 : 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Photo Scavenger Hunt: The Nose Knows

All Ages.Grab your camera and follow your nose. Use your senses to find all kinds of scents and smells...

Friday, June 3 : 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Early Morning Bird Walk

Ages 18 & up.May is peak time for the arrival of colorful migrant birds to our area. Join a naturalist...

Tuesday, June 21 : 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Home School Hikers

Ages 9 & up with an adult.Amphibians - This program for older homeschoolers features a 2-3 mile hike on...

Friday, May 27 —Thursday, June 9 : 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Birds’ Nest Challenge and Craft

Ages 5 & up.Friday, May 27 at Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928.Thursday, June 9 at ...

Saturday, June 11 —Sunday, June 12 : 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Civil War Weekend

All Ages.Civil War Weekend is back at Fosterfields! Join the NJ 2nd brigade as they host a reenactment weekend....

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Morris Township, NJ 07960
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  • MDR - RV/Tent/Adirondack
  • Summer Camp
  • Camp at Sunrise Lake
  • Sunrise Lake Beach Club
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