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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, May 27 —Saturday, June 17 : 9 am - 10 am

Sensory Friendly Saturday

All ages. Saturdays: May 27 and June 17.Visit Fosterfields for our new Sensory Friendly Saturdays. This event is designed 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...

Thursday, June 1 : 9 am - 11 am

Active Seniors Hiking Club

Ages 50 & up.Join our group of active seniors for a guided hike on the trails of Pyramid and Turkey...

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!),...

Thursday, June 1 : 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Little History Explorers at Historic Speedwell

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

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...

Friday, June 2 : 10 am - 3 pm

Farmer Friday

All ages.Join the Fosterfields Farmers to learn about the farm!

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...

Sunday, June 4 : 1:30 pm - 3 pm

Lenape Life

Ages 7 & up with an adult.Get a feel for what life in New Jersey was like hundreds of years...

Saturday, June 3 —Saturday, June 3 : 10 am - 10:45 am

Sunshine Yoga for Kids

Ages 4 - 7.Saturday, June 3: Night SkyAn awesome class for kids who want to play games, use their imaginations, and...

Saturday, May 27 —Saturday, June 10 : 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Bird Nerds!

Ages 8 - 14. Saturdays: May 27 and June 10Join this fun new series all about birds and meet other birding kids!...

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 4 : 10 am - 3 pm

Art In Bloom

Adults. Join us for a magnificent art show featuring more than a dozen of landscape designer Martha Brookes Hutcheson'...

Saturday, June 3 : 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Paranormal Evenings: The Grounds of Fosterfields

Adults.The grounds of Fosterfields become the setting for an evening of paranormal investigations. Visit several different locations on the...

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...

Monday, May 1 —Wednesday, May 31 : 8 am - 4 pm

Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: What Smells?

All ages. Use your eyes and your nose to find this month's plants and solve this month'...

Saturday, May 27 —Saturday, June 24 : 2 pm - 3 pm

Children’s Tour of the Willows

Ages 4 - 12 with an adult.Saturdays: May 27 and June 24Step back in time at the Willows Mansion! Learn about the...

Saturday, June 3 —Saturday, June 24 : 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Hook, Line and Sinker

All ages.Saturdays: June 3 and June 24Fish on! Anglers wanted at Fosterfields. Fish our farm pond using bamboo poles…...

Wednesday, May 31 —Tuesday, June 13 : 10 am - 11 am

Whippany Farm: Spring Delights

Adults.Wednesday, May 31: Spring Delights - Join us for a walk through of the gardens of what was once called...

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 3 : 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm

Dairy Demo Day

All ages.To celebrate the start of dairy month, learn the various uses and benefits of milk. Help an educator...

Saturday, June 3 : 9 am - 10 am

Family Nest Box Safari

Ages 8 & up. Walk the trails of Willowwood learning about the fascinating residents of the nest boxes. Find out...

Monday, June 5 : 4 pm - 5:30 pm

Art in Bloom for Girl Scouts

Junior, Cadette, and Senior Girl Scouts. Visit Art in Bloom in the historic mansion and learn how floral arrangers...

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

Soap Making with Honey & Flowers

Adults.Celebrate the bees by making 4 bars of gentle glycerin and honey-based soaps with flowers, aromatic herbs, and essential oils...

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...

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