Monmouth County Park System

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SPRING LAKE

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SEVEN PRESIDENTS OCEANFRONT PARK

FORT MONMOUTH REC. AREA

THOMPSON PARK

SUNNYSIDEEQUESTRIAN CENTER

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HARTSHORNE WOODS PARK

BAYSHORE WATERFRONT PARK

BIG BROOK PARK

WELTZPARK

DORBROOKREC. AREA

WICKATUNK REC. AREA(undeveloped)

HOMINY HILL G.C.

Pine Brook G.C.

EASTFREEHOLDSHOWGROUNDS

DeBOIS CREEK REC.AREA(undeveloped)

BAYSHOLM TRACT (undeveloped)

YELLOW BROOKTRACT (undeveloped)

MANASQUANRESERVOIR

HOWELLPARK G.C.

MANASQUAN RIVERGREENWAY

TURKEYSWAMPPARK

CHARLESTON SPRINGS G.C.

PERRINEVILLELAKE PARK

CLAYTON PARK

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Rockin’ the Trailsat the Monmouth

County Parks

www.MonmouthCountyParks.com

For more information about this program please call the

Dorbrook Recreation Visitor Center at 732-542-1642, ext. 30.

For park directions, information, and trail maps visit

www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000, ext. 4312.

Please NoteDeer management will take place at some of the parks during the months of October, November and December. Please visit our website for updated information on locations and times.

All plants listed in this brochure can be seen in Monmouth County; however, not all are visible year round in every park location.

How it works:• Visit the seven parks listed in this brochure from April 15-December 31, 2019.

• Follow the instructions to locate the Rockin’ the Trails post in each park.

• View the plant attached to the post and write the name in the space provided.

• Mail your completed brochure to Dorbrook Recreation Area and receive a small prize.

• OR, bring your completed brochure to the Dorbrook Recreation Area Visitor Center to receive a small prize in person.

• Participation is free and you may complete the hunt at your own pace.

• Please submit your completed brochure by December 31, 2019.

Bumble bees are some of our most important pollinators. Bumble around from park to park, searching for depictions of Monmouth County’s native plants attached to each Rockin’ the Trails post. See if you can find the “hidden native plants” within the seven parks featured that a bumble bee may or may not visit to find nectar. Find its name and write it in the in space provided.

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Street _______________________________________

City _________________________________________

State _______ Zip Code _________________________

Phone Number ________________________________

Mail to: Monmouth County Park System Attn: Rockin’ the Trails–Dorbrook 805 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, NJ 07738-1695

Rockin’ the Trails at the Monmouth County Parks

Monmouth CountyBoard of Chosen Freeholders

Board of Recreation Commissioners

1. Deep Cut Gardens152 Red Hill Road Middletown, NJ 07748

From the Horticultural Center, pass the rose garden and pergola. Look for water.

Answer: ____________________________

2. Huber Woods Park25 Brown’s Dock Road Locust, NJ 07760

From the Environmental Center, follow the Farm Path across Brown’s Dock Road and through the Timolat Farm section.

Answer: ____________________________

3. Big Brook Park521 Route 520 Marlboro, NJ 07746

Follow the paved path past Elsa’s Lodge toward the Archery Range. Head to the tree line and take a look around.

Answer: ____________________________

4. Dorbrook Recreation Area 353 Route 537 Colts Neck, NJ 07722

Follow the West Loop to a blue bench near the tree line. Cross through the trees and take a look around.

Answer: ____________________________

5. Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area391 Third Ave Manasquan, NJ 08736

Follow the coastline west and inspect the nearby trail crossings.

Answer: ____________________________

6. Clayton Park 161 Emley’s Hill Road Upper Freehold (Imlaystown), NJ 08526

From the parking lot, explore the Glen Trail.

Answer: ____________________________

7. Weltz Park650 West Park Avenue Oakhurst, NJ 07755

From the parking lot, follow the Sweetbriar Trail to a trail crossing.

Answer: ____________________________