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The Living Sculpture: A Seward Johnson Exhibit

The Living Sculpture is an art installation at the Willowwood Arboretum, on loan from the Seward Johnson Atelier, and will be on display from July 1, 2023 until November 15, 2023, open daily from 10 am until 4 pm.

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 round. It offers public sessions, group lessons, hockey clinics, figure skating clubs and birthday party packages.

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

The Red Trail located between Loantaka Way and Green Village Road will be under maitenance beginning May 2nd to be completed by May 6th. Please use caution on the trail.

CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY

Patriots Path
- Beginning the week of October 3, the stretch of Patriots’ Path Main Stem between Tingley Road east to the Cunningham Parking Lot in Lewis Morris Park will be closed until further notice for bridge replacement.
Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center
- The Orange Trail is closed through April 2023 while new and improved boardwalks are constructed. The Red and Green Trails, Visitor Center, and Wigwam will remain open. Parking will be very limited.

White-tailed deer management

The Morris County Park Commission is currently responsible for the stewardship of 20,437 acres of land with over 232 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 2022/23 season, hunters interested in participating in the 2023/24 program should reach out in July 2023.

Planning Projects

Park Improvement Projects

Special Events

Friday, June 16 : 4 pm – 9:30 am

Campout on the Beach

Family Friendly - All ages.(Rain Date: June 17)Join us for a night of camping on the beach at Sunrise...

Saturday, June 17 : 9 am - 10 am

Sensory Friendly Saturday

All ages. Visit Fosterfields for our new Sensory Friendly Saturdays. This event is designed to be less overwhelming to...

Monday, June 12 : 4 pm - 5 pm

Virtual Plant of the Month Club for Kids

Ages 6 - 12. Monday, June 12: Rudbeckias Perennial of the Year - The Rudbeckia is the 2023 Perennial of the...

Wednesday, June 14 : 10 am - 11 am or 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Garden Sprouts

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Wednesday, June 14: Smart Senses - Using 4 senses (instead of 5 - no tasting!),...

Friday, June 16 : 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Little History Explorers at the Cooper Gristmill

Ages 2 - 4 with an adult.We sit or squirm Friday mornings for a story and a snack with young learners...

Friday, June 9 —Friday, June 23 : 1 pm - 2 pm

Little Farm Friends

Ages 3 - 5 with an adult. Friday, June 9: Butterfly Buddies - Visit our gardens and see what brings...

Saturday, June 17 : 10 am - 11 am

Kids in the Wild

Ages 8 - 13. Join us to get into the woods, learning different outdoor skills, meeting other like-minded kids, and building...

Friday, June 16 : 4 pm - 6 pm

Start the Weekend Family Hike

Ages 7 & up with an adult.The week is finally over! Start your weekend right with a guided hike just...

Saturday, June 17 —Sunday, June 18 : 9:30 am - Noon

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

Adults. June 17: Willowwood ArboretumJune 18: Frelinghuysen ArboretumEnjoy a combination of Japanese oriented walking, meditation, mindfulness, and wellness promotion in the...

Friday, June 9 —Friday, June 30 : 1 pm - 2 pm

Hitch a Ride

All ages.Fridays: June 9 and June 30Take a wagon ride around the farm and see the sights! Learn some history...

Sunday, June 25 : 1 pm - 3 pm

Fairy Day

All ages.The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Twp. welcomes fairies to visit the gardens. Where can these tiny sprites find...

Saturday, June 24 : 2 pm - 3 pm

Children’s Tour of the Willows

Ages 4 - 12 with an adult.Step back in time at the Willows Mansion! Learn about the people who lived there...

Sunday, June 25 : 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Hook, Line and Sinker

All ages.Fish on! Anglers wanted at Fosterfields. Fish our farm pond using bamboo poles… then throw your catch...

Saturday, July 1 —Wednesday, November 15 : 10 am - 4 pm

The Living Sculpture: A Seward Johnson Exhibition at Willowwood Arboretum

All ages. The Living Sculpture is an art installation at the Willowwood Arboretum, on loan from the Seward Johnson...

Saturday, June 10 : 10 am - 11 am

Family Nature Stroll

All ages.Bring the whole family out on this guided hike to learn about the wildlife along the trails of...

Saturday, June 10 : 1 pm - 3 pm

Open Hearth Cooking

All ages with an adult.Muffins and pies, oh my! Join us for this open hearth cooking demonstration, free with...

Saturday, June 10 : 10 am - 11 am or 1 pm - 2 pm

Father’s Day Gifts: Natural Dyed Bandanas

All ages. Using flowers, bugs, and wood dyes, create a colorful bandana to give to the father figure in...

Tuesday, June 13 : 1:30 pm - 4 pm

Rockin’ Hike for Adults

Adults.What better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon? This 4 mile hike visits two major glacial erratics at Pyramid Mountain...

Thursday, June 15 : 4 pm - 5 pm

Bird Beak Investigation

Ages 6 & up.Why do birds have beaks in so many different shapes? It's all about what they...

Saturday, June 17 : 2 pm - 3 pm

Pond Life Exploration

Ages 5 - 9. Come explore the amazing creatures that live in the pond mud! We will focus on the bugs,...

Monday, June 19 —Friday, June 23 : 8:15 am - 12:15 pm

Learn to Skate Summer Camp

Ages 4 - 12.For skaters ages 4 to 12 who are looking to improve their skating skills or who want to learn how...

Wednesday, June 21 : 10 am - 11:30 am

Picturesque Perennials at Bamboo Brook

Adults.Explore the perennial gardens of Martha Brookes Hutcheson, one of America's first female landscape architects. Register here.

Thursday, June 22 : 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Ribbon Flowers

Ages 15 & up.Come out and learn how to turn ribbon into an everlasting garden! Make flowers to decorate clothes,...

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Special Events

Friday, June 16 : 4 pm – 9:30 am