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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.

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.

Park Use & Social Distancing

Using Parks and Open Space while maintaining Social Distancing.

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Wednesday, April 4

Emerald Ash Borer

What everyone needs to know and how it directly effects YOU! Click the title to learn more and for The MCPC Response plan.

Closures

CORONAVIRUS(COVID-19)

Starting today, Saturday, March 21, 2020 the Park Commission will be conforming to Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107 (click to view)

For the summary page from the State of New Jersey regarding Executive Order No. 107 (click to view).

WEATHER CLOSURES

None at this time.

EMERALD ASH BORER RESPONSE PROGRAM CLOSURES

Beginning Monday, March 16, the Concord Road section of Hedden County Park will be closed for ash tree removal until further notice.

Sections of Hedden County Park will be closed throughout the month of March due to ash tree removal work as part of the MCPC’s Emerald Ash Borer Response Program. To protect public safety, park users should not walk around any closures.

For more information, please click here.

MAINTENANCE ADVISORY

Maintenance work is taking place along the utility easements at Loantaka Brook Reservation and may result in localized trail closures. To protect public safety, park users should not walk around any closures. Maps of impacted areas can be found here.

CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY

Sunrise Lake Closure

Beginning October 2019, Sunrise Lake and the dam area will be closed to the public for dredging activities.

In October, fish will be moved from the lake and the lake will be lowered for approximately 3 months.

Fields and trails through the area will remain open, however the dam and spillway bridge will be closed. Visitors should expect that in November, the lower parking lot at the Boathouse may be closed for construction.

The area should be reopened between January and February 2020.

GENERAL PARK CLOSURES

Patriot's Path

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

Schooley's Mountain County Park

The bridge and approaching trail along the Green Trail south of the Chapel is closed.

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 efficent and affective way available to minimize the severe threats posed to the biodiversity of native flora and fauna by overabundant ehite-tailed deer populations. The MCPC's controlled hunts are specifically used as a population management tool and do not represent recreational hunting opportunities.

Park & Facility Closures

Click here for detailed Park and Facility closures.

Helpful Links

Starting today, Saturday, March 21, 2020 the Park Commission will be conforming to Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107 (click to view) or click to view the summary page

Special Events

All Events are Temporarily Suspended

All special events are temporarily suspended for the safety of the public and the Park Commission staff.

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Special Events

All Events are Temporarily Suspended

All special events are temporarily suspended for the safety of the public and the Park Commission staff.

View All Special Events