Freneau Woods Park
The deciduous woodlands of Freneau Woods Park
TypePassive park
LocationAberdeen Township, New Jersey, United States
Coordinates40°24′02″N 74°15′11″W / 40.400419°N 74.253036°W / 40.400419; -74.253036
Area210 acres (0.85 km2)
Created2011
Owned byMonmouth County
Operated byMonmouth County Park System
Open7 AM - Dusk
StatusOpen all year
Hiking trails3
HabitatsMixed Oak Forest
DesignationPassive Park
Websitewww.monmouthcountyparks.com

Freneau Woods Park is a county park near the northern border of Monmouth County, in Aberdeen Township, New Jersey.[1]

Acquired by the Park System in 2011, the park consists of 210 acres of fields and forests along the headwaters of the Matawan Creek and the southern boundary of Lake Lefferts.[2] The park provides important habitats and green space in a densely populated part of the county. Part of the property was once owned by Philip Morin Freneau, "The Poet of the American Revolution", after whom the park is named. Later, the property was owned by a monastery, whose former buildings are used for events and as a visitor's center. The park is still in active growth and will eventually encompass 250 acres of open space.

Activities and facilities

Formerly a monastery, this building now serves as the visitor's center.
A pond in early fall in Freneau Woods Park.

Freneau Woods is currently a passive park, offering self-guided hiking, biking and horse riding on 1.6 miles (2.58 kilometers) of trails.[3] In addition to self-guided activities, the park system offers programs and guided hikes.[1] It is hoped that the park may be eventually connected to the Henry Hudson Trail.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Freneau Woods Park". Monmouth County Parks. Monmouth County Park System. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  2. ↑ Paul, Gleitz. "Freneau Woods Park Project Information" (PDF). Monmouth County Parks. Monmouth County Park System. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  3. ↑ "Freneau Woods Park Map" (PDF). Monmouth County. Monmouth County. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  4. ↑ "Property Information". Monmouth Conservation Foundation. Monmouth Conservation Foundation. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
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