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No Park Entrance Fees at State Parks for 2022

May 26. 2022: No Park Entrance Fees at State Parks for 2022

The NJ State Park System has decided to stop (or not start) collecting park entrance fees this summer.

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Let's ski this summer!

May 20. 2022: Let's ski this summer!

NJ's indoor ski slope, Big Snow, will reopen this memorial Day.

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State Park Facilities Close to Help Reduce Spread of COVID-19

Mar 16. 2020: State Park Facilities Close to Help Reduce Spread of COVID-19

Open spaces at state parks and wildlife management areas open and available for passive recreation; enclosed facilities, campgrounds at state parks, forests and recreation areas closed.

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Lines on the Pines - Owls of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, March 15th

Feb 26. 2020: Lines on the Pines - Owls of the New Jersey Pine Barrens, March 15th

Lines on the Pines, an INDOOR event, celebrating the New Jersey Pine Barrens returns, for the third time, to the Stockton University CAMPUS CENTER, located at 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205. The 15 th Annual Event will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 11:00 AM 4:00 PM. 15 YEARS on the 15th of MARCH! This popular book-signing, history, arts, humanities, craft show, and everything NJ Pine Barrens is FREE and open to the public. It is presented by Its a Sign of the Pines, a 501(c) (3) NJ non-profit corporation dedicated to sharing the wonders of our Pine Barrens.

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I Heart NJ Parks -- Park Visitor Feedback Survey

Jul 9. 2019: I Heart NJ Parks -- Park Visitor Feedback Survey

The NJ Division of Parks and Forestry is dedicated to the excellent stewardship of the state's rich and diverse historic, cultural, recreational and natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. And they are looking to know what you think about their parks!

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(updated) State Parks, Forests, Historic Sites, and Recreation Areas will be closed for a bit

Jul 1. 2017: (updated) State Parks, Forests, Historic Sites, and Recreation Areas will be closed for a bit

Due to the government shutdown in the State of New Jersey, all State Parks, Forests, Historic Sites, and Recreation Areas will be closed until further notice.

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Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch At Manasquan Reservoir (Patch Article)

Apr 5. 2017: Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch At Manasquan Reservoir (Patch Article)

Great news from the Manasquan Reservoir! Have you ever seen one soaring around NJ?

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The SPIRIT of the JERSEYS Returns to Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Mar 17. 2017: The SPIRIT of the JERSEYS Returns to Monmouth Battlefield State Park

Experience five centuries of New Jerseys history all in one place at the annual SPIRIT of the JERSEYS State History Fair - a historical festival for all ages on Saturday, May 13th, Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, NJ.

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2017 First Day Hikes Throughout the NJ State Parks

Dec 30. 2016: 2017 First Day Hikes Throughout the NJ State Parks

The New Jersey State Park Service is hosting 19 guided hikes, 1 mountain bike ride and 1 horseback ride in state parks, forests and historic sites on New Years Day as part of America's State Parks First Day Hikes program. These free First Day Hikes offer a great incentive to get outside, exercise, experience history, enjoy nature, and celebrate the New Year with friends and family in one of your state parks.

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Rebuild the Boondocks Boardwalk...

Sep 23. 2015: Rebuild the Boondocks Boardwalk...

In September, 2015, the Somerset County Parks has launched a campaign, asking for funding from the public to fix the Boondocks section of the park.

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