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      • Multiuse Artificial Turf Fields
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      • Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
      • Patriots’ Path Great Morristown Greenway – Public Information Center
    • Park Improvement Projects
      • 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
  • INFO CENTER
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    • Press Releases
    • Maps & Apps
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    • Park Improvement Projects
    • Restroom Schedule
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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!
  Silas Condict Park - The entrance road to Silas Condict Park will reopen on Saturday, July 2nd.
  • Highlights
  • Natural Resources Stewardship
  • Park & Trail Closures
  • Deer Hunt
  • 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

  • None at this time.

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. Interested new hunters can be added to the list to receive an application in August using this link: hunter application request form

  • 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 
  • 2022/23 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

Thursday, July 14 —Thursday, September 15 : 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Home School Days

Ages 6 - 12. Environmental Education: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928 or Pyramid Mountain Natural...

Monday, July 11 —Monday, September 12 : 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Virtual Plant of the Month Club

Ages 6 – 12.Monday, July 11: Salvias Spikes - Salvias are the perfect garden plant.  Learn to attract pollinators...

Friday, July 8 —Friday, September 23 : 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Farmer Fridays

All Ages.Friday, July 8 - Cows, Friday, July 22 - Sheep, Friday, August 5 - Turkeys, Friday, August 19 - Goats, Friday, September 9...

Saturday, July 9 —Saturday, September 17 : 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. OR 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Farm Friends Day

Ages 2 – 4 with an adult. Saturday, July 9: Sheep Saturday - Visit Fosterfields to meet our sheep. Learn...

Friday, July 8 —Friday, August 12 : 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Garden Buds

Ages 4 – 5 with adult. Friday, July 8, 2022 through Friday August 12, 2022Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even...

Tuesday, July 5 —Thursday, August 11 : 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

“Branching Out!”

Ages 10 – 13. Time to get digging and get dirty! “Branching Out!” is a hands-on gardening program for...

Wednesday, July 6 —Wednesday, August 10 : 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

“Branching Out!”

Ages 6 – 9. Time to get digging and get dirty! “Branching Out!” is a hands-on gardening program for...

Friday, July 1 —Sunday, July 31 : 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Photo Scavenger Hunt:  Shady Business

All Ages.Bring your phone or camera for this month’s hunt, "That’s Cool.” Search for...

Tuesday, July 12 : 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

In person Floral Arranging with Garden Flowers

Adults.Visit the Arboretum's gardens, learn how to correctly cut flowers and successfully arrange them into a beautiful, long-lasting...

Thursday, July 14 —Tuesday, September 13 : 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Pond Exploration

Ages 5 & up with an adult.Thursday, July 14, Thursday, August 18 and Tuesday, September 13The pond is alive with...

Saturday, July 16 —Sunday, September 18 : 9:30 a.m. – noon.

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

Adults.July 16: Willowwood Arboretum, July 17: Frelinghuysen ArboretumAugust 20: Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, August 21: Frelinghuysen ArboretumSeptember 17: Willowwood Arboretum, September 18: Frelinghuysen ArboretumEnjoy...

Saturday, July 16 —Saturday, August 27 : 11 a.m. – noon OR 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Ice Cream Party!

All Ages.Saturday, July 16 and Saturday, August 27Life is better with ice cream! Learn how ice cream was made the...

Sunday, July 17 : 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Golden Hour Photography

Adults.Calling all photographers! The summer sunrise is the perfect time to capture life on the farm. Get exclusive access...

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Special Events

Thursday, July 14 —Thursday, September 15 : 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Home School Days

Ages 6 - 12. Environmental Education: Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Boulevard, Chatham Township, NJ 07928 or Pyramid Mountain Natural...

Monday, July 11 —Monday, September 12 : 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Virtual Plant of the Month Club

Ages 6 – 12.Monday, July 11: Salvias Spikes - Salvias are the perfect garden plant.  Learn to attract pollinators...

Friday, July 8 —Friday, September 23 : 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Farmer Fridays

All Ages.Friday, July 8 - Cows, Friday, July 22 - Sheep, Friday, August 5 - Turkeys, Friday, August 19 - Goats, Friday, September 9...

Saturday, July 9 —Saturday, September 17 : 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. OR 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Farm Friends Day

Ages 2 – 4 with an adult. Saturday, July 9: Sheep Saturday - Visit Fosterfields to meet our sheep. Learn...

Friday, July 8 —Friday, August 12 : 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Garden Buds

Ages 4 – 5 with adult. Friday, July 8, 2022 through Friday August 12, 2022Instill a love of gardening in preschoolers, and maybe even...

Tuesday, July 5 —Thursday, August 11 : 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

“Branching Out!”

Ages 10 – 13. Time to get digging and get dirty! “Branching Out!” is a hands-on gardening program for...

Wednesday, July 6 —Wednesday, August 10 : 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

“Branching Out!”

Ages 6 – 9. Time to get digging and get dirty! “Branching Out!” is a hands-on gardening program for...

Friday, July 1 —Sunday, July 31 : 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Photo Scavenger Hunt:  Shady Business

All Ages.Bring your phone or camera for this month’s hunt, "That’s Cool.” Search for...

Tuesday, July 12 : 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

In person Floral Arranging with Garden Flowers

Adults.Visit the Arboretum's gardens, learn how to correctly cut flowers and successfully arrange them into a beautiful, long-lasting...

Thursday, July 14 —Tuesday, September 13 : 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Pond Exploration

Ages 5 & up with an adult.Thursday, July 14, Thursday, August 18 and Tuesday, September 13The pond is alive with...

Saturday, July 16 —Sunday, September 18 : 9:30 a.m. – noon.

Forest Bathing with Rich Collins, ANFT Guide

Adults.July 16: Willowwood Arboretum, July 17: Frelinghuysen ArboretumAugust 20: Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center, August 21: Frelinghuysen ArboretumSeptember 17: Willowwood Arboretum, September 18: Frelinghuysen ArboretumEnjoy...

Saturday, July 16 —Saturday, August 27 : 11 a.m. – noon OR 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Ice Cream Party!

All Ages.Saturday, July 16 and Saturday, August 27Life is better with ice cream! Learn how ice cream was made the...

Sunday, July 17 : 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.

Golden Hour Photography

Adults.Calling all photographers! The summer sunrise is the perfect time to capture life on the farm. Get exclusive access...

View All Special Events
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Morris Township, NJ 07960
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  • 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
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  • Special Events
  • Press Releases
  • Maps & Apps
  • Planning Projects
  • Park Improvement Projects
  • Restroom Schedule
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