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Monmouth County Park System @MonCountyParks

Created in 1960, the Monmouth County Park System offers over 40 park areas to explore, providing recreation opportunities for all ages. #MonmouthCountyParks

Joined November 2011
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Fall Foliage Update Colors are slowly starting to change in the parks as fall temperatures fluctuate. Here are a few recent pictures that offer a glimpse of the colors peeking through.
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๐๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐–๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก ๐–๐ž๐๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ In August, wildflowers are often in peak bloom, like this wildflower garden at Thompson Park. Wildflowers play a key role in supporting native pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. Photo credit: Darrin Morrissey
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"Where flowers bloom, so does hope." - Lady Bird Johnson Photo Credit: Darrin Morrissey
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It's the final day of the Monmouth County Fair, so let's make it one to remember! Get all the details and today's schedule at MonmouthCountyFair.com.
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Saturday brings a full day of Monmouth County Fair fun! ๐ŸŽก Find all your Fair details at MonmouthCountyFair.com.
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Ready for some Friday night fun at the Fair? ๐ŸŽช ๐ŸŽ  ๐ŸŽก Tonight brings Nicole Atkins to the Main Stage along with lots of excitement, from duck derbies to wrestling, a Jersey Fresh farmstand to a dinosaur zoo, and much more! โžก๏ธ Get all the details at MonmouthCountyFair.com.
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The Fall Parks & Programs Guide is currently available with hundreds of programs for families to choose from in September, October, and November. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13. To view a digital version of the Fall Guide, visit MonmouthCountyParks.com.
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We had so much fun last night that we can't wait for another evening of Fair fun!๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽช๐ŸŽกโ  Highlights include the Mission Dance Band on the Main Stage, tons of entertainment, fantastic vendors, delicious food, exciting rides, and more! โ  Get details at MonmouthCountyFair.com.
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Did you know boat rentals are available at some of your favorite Monmouth County parks? ๐Ÿšฃ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ›ถ Get all the details at bit.ly/MCPS_BoatRentals (link in bio).
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Please Note: Unfortunately, due to elevated wind conditions, tethered hot air balloon rides will not take place at the Monmouth County Fair. However, a static display to view the balloons may occur later this evening.
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We're only a few hours away from opening night of the 50th annual Monmouth County Fair! ๐ŸŽ† ๐ŸŽช ๐ŸŽก Get all the details, including a full schedule, at MonmouthCountyFair.com.
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Tranquil, scenic, and full of charm! Freneau Woods Park is the perfect spot to unwind on a sunny day. For more information about the park, visit bit.ly/MCPS_FreneauWoodsPark.
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We're only ONE WEEK away from the opening of the Monmouth County Fair! ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŽช ๐ŸŽ‰ There's still time to win admission tickets and ride wristbands by entering our trivia contest, ending Thursday at 9am, at bit.ly/MonmouthCountyFair202โ€ฆ. ๐ŸŽ‰ For details, visit MonmouthCountyFair.com.
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With the 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair only ๐Ÿ”Ÿ days away, this is the final chance to win admission tickets and ride wristbands! ๐Ÿ˜ฏ ๐ŸŽช Enter this week's Trivia Contest, happening now through 9 a.m. July 17, at bit.ly/MonmouthCountyFair202โ€ฆ.
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๐๐š๐ฆ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐Ÿชถ In partnership with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, we have successfully placed a satellite tag on a Black Vulture nestling. However, our new friend needs a name! Enter your suggestion at: bit.ly/MCPS_BlackVultureNestโ€ฆ.
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We're only TWO weeks away from the Monmouth County Fair! Don't miss all your returning favorites, including Mutts Gone Nuts๐Ÿ•๏ธโ , Bwana Jim's Wildlife Show๐Ÿโ , Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy๐Ÿคนโ , Robinson's Racing Pigs๐Ÿ–, and more! Get details at MonmouthCountyFair.com.
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๐๐š๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐–๐š๐ญ๐œ๐ก ๐–๐ž๐๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐๐š๐ฒ Around mid-July, shore birds like piping plovers migrate southward and may be spotted at sites like Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park or Bayshore Waterfront Park. Be sure to watch from a distance so as not to disturb them.
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On Wednesday, July 23, from 6-9 p.m., two hot air balloons will be on display at the Fair! Want an opportunity to take a ride in one? We're giving away ten family-four packs of tickets for rides. Check out all the details and enter today at l8r.it/c7qx.
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The excitement of the Fair is right around the corner! The 50th Annual Monmouth County Fair runs from July 23-27, and we're giving away another pair of admission tickets and a pair of Reithoffer ride wristbands. ๐ŸŽช Enter this week's Trivia Contest at l8r.it/plut.
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