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HOMPSON
PARK DAY
Admission
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OCTOBER 16 Parking Free!
11:00 AM-5:00 PM (some activities
Thompson Park, Lincroft may have a fee)
PUMPKIN PAINTING
WAGON RIDES
KIDS’ RACES
POTTERY DEMONSTRATIONS
CONTESTS
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
CERAMICS
EXPLORE YOUR
NATURAL WORLD & GARDENS
RIDES
ENTERTAINMENT
FOOD
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Enter our fun and exciting contests:
Pie Eating Contest
Scarecrow Contest
Strut Your Mutt Doggie Costume Contest
(see inside back cover for contest details)
For full details about this year’s Thompson Park Day, see page 8.
Adults 46-91 Kids & Teens 27-45
Active Adults 55+.....................46-48 Arts & Crafts..........................27-31
Arts & Crafts. .........................48-59 Culinary Arts .........................31-32
Culinary Arts .........................60-62 Education & Enrichment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-36
Education & Enrichment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-65 Nature ..................................37
Health & Wellness ....................66-68 Outdoor Adventures.....................38
Horticulture..........................68-70 Performing Arts ......................38-39
Nature ...............................70-74 Personal Improvement ..................40
Outdoor Adventures..................75-80 Sports & Fitness ......................41-45
Performing Arts .........................80
Sports & Fitness ......................81-91 Parent & Child 14-26
Arts & Crafts..........................14-15
Canine Classes 91 Culinary Arts ............................16
Education & Enrichment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-19
Equestrian 92-93
Horticulture.............................19
Nature ...............................19-21
Families 6-14
Outdoor Adventures..................21-22
Arts & Crafts..............................6 Play Group ...........................22-25
Family Fun .............................6-7 School Skills.............................25
Horticulture..............................7 Sports & Fitness ......................25-26
Nature ................................9-12
Outdoor Adventures.....................13 Park Partners 112
Sports & Fitness .........................14
Park System Spotlight 2-3
Golf 94-99
Park System Map 108-109
Historic 100-102
Longstreet Farm................... 100-101 Registration Information 110-111
Walnford...............................102
Therapeutic Recreation 103
Trips 104-107
Upcoming Events 4-5
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3. 1
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It’s a well known fact exercise can help control weight. But Exercise promotes better sleep
there are many other ways that regular exercise can better Struggling to fall asleep? Or to stay asleep? Regular
your life. The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and physical activity can help you fall asleep faster and deepen
Research explains that the following are additional benefits your sleep. Just don’t exercise too close to bedtime, or you
to adding physical activity to your life: may be too energized to fall asleep.”
“Exercise combats health conditions and diseases The Park System makes it simple to add regular exercise
No matter what your current weight, being active boosts high- into your weekly routine. With trails, facilities and
density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good,” cholesterol and decreases programs, it’s easy to find something that suits your
unhealthy triglycerides. This one-two punch keeps your blood lifestyle and schedule.
flowing smoothly, which decreases your risk of cardiovascular
diseases. In fact, regular physical activity can help you prevent Park System Trails
or manage a wide range of health problems and concerns, Within 21 county park areas you’ll find over 130 miles
including stroke, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, of trails that vary from easy to challenging. Easy trails
depression, certain types of cancer, arthritis and falls. are well-maintained or paved and intended for walking
or running. Trails marked as moderate are often longer
Exercise improves mood and have some grades or obstructions and are intended
Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that more for hiking, equestrians, and all-terrain bicycles.
may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. You may Challenging trails are much more primitive with
also feel better about your appearance and yourself when steep grades or obstructions and are better for more
you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence experienced hikers, equestrians and all-terrain cyclists.
and improve your self-esteem. Also available are our fitness trails which are typically
walking or running trails that offer exercise stations to
Exercise boosts energy add to your fitness routine.
Regular physical activity can improve your muscle
strength and boost your endurance. Exercise and physical
activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and
help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently.
And when your heart and lungs work more efficiently, you
have more energy to go about your daily chores.
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There are a variety of locations where you can enjoy From bicycling, hiking and paddling with our Outdoor H
sports in the parks. Tennis courts (available on a first Adventures programs to kickboxing, yoga and
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come, first served basis) are available at Dorbrook dodgeball with our Sports & Fitness department (and
Recreation Area, Colts Neck; Holmdel Park, Holmdel; much more!), it’s easy to find something fun that offers
and Thompson Park, Lincroft. Fort Monmouth the exercise your body needs to stay healthy.
Recreation Center offers a variety of Open Gym times
for use of their indoor gymnasium for Men’s Basketball, These are just some of the ways your Monmouth
Teen Open Basketball, and Co-Ed Basketball for only $5 County parks offer the fitness you need. Visit us online
per person, per day (cash or check only). or give us a call to learn all about activities available to
you in the parks.
Looking for something a little different to get you active?
Check out the disc golf course recently added at Wolf Hill www.MonmouthCountyParks.com
Recreation Area, Oceanport. Played much like traditional 732-842-4000, ext. 4312
golf, disc golf uses a flying disc thrown from a paver brick
“tee” pad toward an elevated metal basket located at the
end of the fairway. Another fun new addition to the Park
System that is also similar to golf is FootGolf, currently
available at both Bel-Aire Golf Course in Wall and Pine
Brook Golf Course in Manalapan. A mixture of golf and
soccer, see how many kicks it takes to get into the cup
during this family friendly sport.
Holmdel Park
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The Casual Birder
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O Ask a Naturalist Butterfly Walk
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Games Galore
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September 3, 4 & 5 (
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Butterfly Walk Ask a Naturalist
September 17 September 30
Climb Time
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September 4
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Jersey Shore Rose Society
OCTOBER 2016
Open Ceramics Rose Show
Roving Naturalist
September 4 September 17
October 1
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(p. 11)
Roving Naturalist Wind & Sea Festival
Surprise Story Time
September 10 Saturday, September 17
October 1
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Surprise Story Time Cornbread Contest
Don’t Fence Me In
September 10 September 18
October 2-31
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Thompson Park Canoe Rentals Corny Joke Contest
Blacksmith Demonstration
September 10 & 11 September 18
October 2
(p. 13) (p. 102)
(p. 100)
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Open Shoot Archery
Music Man
September 11 September 18
October 2
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(p. 100)
Blacksmith Demonstration Open House Barn Dance
Open Ceramics
September 11 September 23
October 2
(p. 100) (p. 80)
(p. 50)
Bonsai Day Great Fall Perennial Plant
Ask a Naturalist
September 11 Swap
October 4
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Music Man
The Casual Birder
September 11 Thompson Park Canoe Rentals
October 6
(p. 100) September 24 & 25 (p. 74)
(p. 13)
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Timberbrook Triathlon Roving Naturalist Home Composting Workshop
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Concert in the Barn: Ravine Currier and Ives Style Selfies V
Crossing Chorale November 19 & 20 E
Surprise Story Time
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November 5
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Open Shoot Archery S
Quilting Demonstration November 20
Woods Hollow Mountain Bike
October 9 (p. 13)
Race
(p. 100)
November 5
Ask a Naturalist
(p. 88)
Eek-O-Fabulous Costume November 29
(p. 71)
Swap
Open Ceramics
October 11
November 6
(p. 24) DECEMBER 2016
(p. 50)
Creative Arts Center Student/
Barn Raising
Fall Craft Show Instructor Show & Sale
October 15
November 12 December 3 & 4
(p. 102)
(p. 55) (p. 49)
Home Compositing Workshop
Currier and Ives Style Selfies Open Ceramics
October 15
November 12 & 13 December 4
(p. 69)
(p. 102) (p. 50)
Roving Naturalist
Blacksmith Demonstration
October 16
November 13
(p. 11)
(p. 100)
Thompson Park Day
Music Man
October 16
November 13
(p. 8)
(p. 100)
The Casual Birder
Woodworking Demonstration
October 20
November 13
(p. 74)
(p. 100)
Ask a Naturalist
The Casual Birder
October 21
November 17
(p. 71)
(p. 74)
The Real Story of the Jersey
The Wonder & Ecology of
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Knobbed Whelks
October 27
November 17
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3. 5
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Holiday Window Painting at the Fort Candy Bar Bingo
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You’ve seen it done at businesses around town, now it’s Candy markers, candy prizes and a fun twist on that
your chance to try your hand at it on our lobby windows. classic game. Though we’re not playing for 100 GRAND
Bring us some seasonal cheer, and enjoy a fun family you can still win MOUNDS of treats! Family time has
activity, with your own winter themed picture. We never been so sweet.
supply the paints and brushes, you bring the creativity. One 1-Hr & 30-Min Session $36.00 2-4 Per Family
Artwork will remain up through January, be featured in $12.00 Additional Person
the Rec Center’s winter program flier and posted on the Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Lobby
Park System’s Facebook page. Sat, Sep 24 2:00-3:30 PM ...............M0964X
One 3-Hr Session $29.00 Per Family
Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Prog Rm A (118)
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
Sat, Dec 3 12:00-3:00 PM ...............M0271A
(all ages, under 18 with adult)
Pull on your parka and mittens, bring a flashlight and
Pumpkin Carving & Painting Station be part of this festive night! Rumor has it that our park
(all ages, under 18 with adult) rangers dropped bags of candy canes all over the field.
Decorate your front porch for the harvest season with a We’ll need to start by making/decorating bags to collect
variety of traditional and non-traditional spooktacular them all. After we’re sure we’ve got them all, we’ll head
pumpkin designs. Carve your own design or use the in for some hot cocoa and cookies as we wait for Mr. C
templates provided. Or maybe you would like to to arrive bearing gifts for all.
encourage your youngster’s creativity and allow them One 1-Hr & 30-Min Session $29.00 Per Family
to paint their own pumpkin. Your choice, paint or Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Lobby
carve and we will take care of the mess. No experience Fri, Dec 9 7:00-8:30 PM .................M0371A
needed!
One 2-Hr Session $10.00 Pumpkin (Large) $6.00
Great Pumpkin Barn Dance
Pumpkin (Small)
(all ages, under 18 with adult)
Thompson Pk Activity Barn
Celebrate the harvest season with pumpkin carving
Sat, Oct 8 10:00 AM-12:00 PM...........U0664X
and an old-fashioned barn dance. Design your own or
Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Prog Rm A (118)
use the templates provided and after you’ve finished
Sat, Oct 8 2:00-4:00 PM .................U0764X
carving take some time to kick up your heels! At
Holmdel Pk Shelter Bldg
the end of the evening the pumpkins will be put on
Sun, Oct 9 10:00 AM-12:00 PM ..........U0864X
display for a group picture, and then you will be able
Big Brook Pk Elsa Lodge Program Room
to take it home to adorn your front porch. Fee includes
Sun, Oct 9 2:00-4:00 PM ................U0964X
admission to dance and one large pumpkin per paid
registration. Family rate includes 2-4 people. This is a
great activity for the entire family! Light refreshments
will be provided. Additional pumpkins are available;
see pricing below.
Thompson Pk Activity Barn
One 2-Hr Session $25.00 2-4 Per Family $7.00
Additional Person
Sat, Oct 22 3:00-5:00 PM................U0264X
Purchase an Additional Pumpkin!
$9.00 Per Each Additional Pumpkin
Sat, Oct 22 3:00-5:00 PM...............U0364A
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Help the Deep Cut fairies welcome autumn by creating
tiny fairy houses out of natural materials to be left
behind for Deep Cut’s fairies. We will begin with a story
for inspiration, learn about fairies’ favorite plants and
review fairy “building codes” before going outdoors
to build. Bring your imagination, a blanket for relaxing
outdoors, and any natural found objects (bark, pebbles,
shells) you would like to include in your creation. Take
home some tips on creating your own fairy garden.
One 2-Hr Session $8.50 Per Adult $6.00 Per Child
Jolly Jingle Jamboree
Deep Cut Gardens Horticultural Center
(all ages) Sat, Sep 24 1:00-3:00 PM ................INJ64X
A wintry celebration for the whole family. An elf escort
will lead you from station to station. Complete a craft,
Go Wild! Grow a Native Garden!
savor some hot chocolate and enjoy seasonal music
during a visit from you know who. (all ages)
One 1-Hr & 30-Min Session $10.00 Per Person Looking to start your own garden? Both parents and
children will learn about the benefits of using native
Dorbrook Rec Area Prog Bldg
Sat, Dec 3 10:00-11:30 AM..............A0571A plants. Find out which plants are best to use, look the
Sat, Dec 3 10:30 AM-12:00 PM...........A0671A nicest, and those that will encourage wildlife to visit
Sat, Dec 3 11:00 AM-12:30 PM...........A0771A your garden. Participants will have the chance to get
Sat, Dec 3 11:30 AM-1:00 PM............A0871A their hands dirty by making your own “seed bomb” to
get a garden started at home.
One 1-Hr Session $11.00 Parent/Child $5.00
Mess Fest!
Additional Person
(all ages, under 18 with adult) Deep Cut Gardens Horticultural Center
It’s art! It’s science! It’s a mess! Our mad scientists Sat, Sep 10 1:00-2:00 PM ................IPU64X
will help you concoct fizzy dough, slime, elephant
toothpaste and more.
One 1-Hr & 30-Min Session $25.00 2-4 Per Family
Drop-in Surprise
$10.00 Additional Person
Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Prog Rm C (120)
Story Time
Sun, Oct 2 2:00-3:30 PM ................M1064X
(ages 4-7, with adult)
Sun, Nov 6 2:00-3:30 PM................M1164X
Deep Cut Gardens, Middletown
11:00-11:45 AM on
Snuggies, S’mores & Science Experiments Saturday, September 10; Saturday, October 1 &
(ages 4-7, with adult) Saturday, November 5
Grab your Snuggy and join us with your little one On one Saturday each month, join us for a reading
around an indoor campfire at one of the Park System’s from a nature- or garden-related book. If it’s cold or
cozy shelter buildings. We will get you fired up rainy we’ll be inside the Horticultural Center, but if
with some fun, hands-on age appropriate science it’s fair we will be out in the garden. A clue at the
experiments such as creating elephant tooth paste and entrance will lead you to the secret spot! This is a
Mentos soda rockets. Then enjoy the warmth of the fire free drop-in program; registration is not required.
while nibbling s’mores and sipping hot chocolate. All
participants have the option to bring their own Snuggy!
One 1-Hr & 30-Min Session $14.00 Parent/Child
$8.00 Additional Sibling
Shark River Pk Shelter Bldg
Sat, Oct 29 5:30-7:00 PM................XB464X
PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3. 7
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A Strut Your Mutt Doggie Costume Contest
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(Sponsored by Friends of the Parks)
Scarecrow Contest
Square Dancing
Pumpkin Painting
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Entertainment
Rides
Kids Races
Pottery Demonstrations
Ceramics
Archery
Canoeing
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Pie Eating Contest
Food Vendors
And much more!
Free Admission • Free Parking
** Some activities require a fee. **
For additional information,
please call the following
numbers:
Event Information
732-842-4000, ext. 4312
Strut Your Mutt Costume
Contest
732-975-9735
Scarecrow Contest
732-872-2670, ext. 225
Pie Eating Contest
732-542-1642, ext. 26
Food Vendor
732-842-4000, ext. 4383
www.MonmouthCountyParks.com
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