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    • Freestyle - Dance - Open
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    “Branching Out” Saturday, April 17 : 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM“Branching Out”

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  • VIRTUAL LUNCH AND LEARN

    Enjoy your lunch while learning something new online!  Join us for any of our unique, lunchtime programs.
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  Click to Learn More About the Impact to Park Operations Due to COVID-19  
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Public Scoping Hearing Announcement

Under the New Jersey Green Acres Program Rules & Regulations the Morris County Park Commission is proposing to dispose of 6.5+/- of undeveloped parkland that was to be used for an extension of Patriots’ Path.  The public is invited to participate in the January 25, 2021 meeting to be held virtually.

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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.

Mennen Sports Arena Private Ice Skating Lessons

Private and Semi-Private Figure and Hockey Skating lessons are offered 7 days a week. No more than 2 skaters are allowed during any instructional time.

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.
Wednesday, April 4

Emerald Ash Borer

What everyone needs to know and how it directly effects YOU!

Closures

WEATHER CLOSURES 
None at this time.​​

CORONAVIRUS(COVID-19)
Click here for a complete list of the open and closed Morris County Park Commision locations.

EMERALD ASH BORER RESPONSE PROGRAM CLOSURES
For more information, please click here.

MAINTENANCE ADVISORY
None at this time.

CONSTRUCTION ADVISORY
None at this time.

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.

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. Hunters interested in participating in the 2021/22 season should reach out in July 2021.

  • History of the Program
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  • 2020/21 MCPC Hunt Maps 
  • 2020/21 Deer Management Hunt Schedule
  • 2020/21 Hunter Survey

Planning Projects

  • Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

Park Improvement Projects

  • Central Park of Morris County Shelter

Special Events

Thursday, April 1 —Friday, April 30 : Participate any time between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

April Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden

All ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day this month, so...

Thursday, April 8 —Thursday, June 17 : 12 noon – 12:45 p.m.

Virtual Lunch and Learn

Adults.  Environmental Education - Register here. For more information, 973.635.6629.Thursday, April 15: Wild in NJ -...

Thursday, April 8 : 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Spring In-Person Home School Days

All programs are for ages 6 - 12. Horticulture - Register here. For more information, 973.326.7601.April 8: How&rsquo...

Tuesday, April 13 : 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Spring Virtual Home School Days

All programs are for ages 6 - 12. Horticulture - Register here. For more information, 973.326.7601.April 13 - Oh,...

Monday, April 19 : 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Signs of Spring Walk at Pyramid Mountain

All ages.Spring signs are popping up all along the trails!  Come explore to see what animals and plants...

Sunday, April 25 : 5:45 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Spring Golden Hour Photography

Ages 18 & up.The farm is in bloom and spring is officially back at Fosterfields. Join staff at sunrise as...

Saturday, May 1 : 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

Born to Be Shorn

All ages.It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret Quinn, demonstrate how to...

Friday, April 23 : 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Raptor Adaptations

Ages 10 & up.Join The Nature Conservancy virtually on Zoom as The Raptor Trust takes an in-depth look at the...

Tuesday, April 27 : 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Orienteering for Families

Ages 8 & up.Learn the basics of map and compass use, then try out your skills through a series of...

Wednesday, April 28 : 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Spring Bird Walk – Meadows & Edges

Adults.Naturalist Bill Lynch will lead us through the meadows and forest edges of Bamboo Brook as we search for...

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Special Events

Thursday, April 1 —Friday, April 30 : Participate any time between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

April Family Photo Scavenger Hunt: Giants of the Garden

All ages.Bring your camera or phone for this month’s hunt. We celebrate Arbor Day this month, so...

Thursday, April 8 —Thursday, June 17 : 12 noon – 12:45 p.m.

Virtual Lunch and Learn

Adults.  Environmental Education - Register here. For more information, 973.635.6629.Thursday, April 15: Wild in NJ -...

Thursday, April 8 : 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Spring In-Person Home School Days

All programs are for ages 6 - 12. Horticulture - Register here. For more information, 973.326.7601.April 8: How&rsquo...

Tuesday, April 13 : 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Spring Virtual Home School Days

All programs are for ages 6 - 12. Horticulture - Register here. For more information, 973.326.7601.April 13 - Oh,...

Monday, April 19 : 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Signs of Spring Walk at Pyramid Mountain

All ages.Spring signs are popping up all along the trails!  Come explore to see what animals and plants...

Sunday, April 25 : 5:45 a.m. – 8 a.m.

Spring Golden Hour Photography

Ages 18 & up.The farm is in bloom and spring is officially back at Fosterfields. Join staff at sunrise as...

Saturday, May 1 : 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.

Born to Be Shorn

All ages.It’s time for a haircut! Visit Fosterfields and watch master shearer, Margaret Quinn, demonstrate how to...

Friday, April 23 : 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Raptor Adaptations

Ages 10 & up.Join The Nature Conservancy virtually on Zoom as The Raptor Trust takes an in-depth look at the...

Tuesday, April 27 : 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Orienteering for Families

Ages 8 & up.Learn the basics of map and compass use, then try out your skills through a series of...

Wednesday, April 28 : 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Spring Bird Walk – Meadows & Edges

Adults.Naturalist Bill Lynch will lead us through the meadows and forest edges of Bamboo Brook as we search for...

View All Special Events
Morris County Park Commission enjoy the experience

Morris County Park Commission
300 Mendham Road
Morris Township, NJ 07960
P: 973.326.7600

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