Monmouth County Park System 2013 Annual Report

Parks & The Quality Of Life

Land & Trails

106,897Recreation Program Attendance

Recreation Programs Offered 6,334

Special Event Attendance128,250

Total County Park Visits in 20136,105,983

Population of Monmouth County†

630,380

Visitation

*Excluding easements†Estimate based on US Census

Visits to Park System Website985,892

Summer Visits toSeven Presidents Oceanfront Park

250,025

Park with Highest Visitation -Manasquan Reservoir

1,126,626

301,804Total Acres inMonmouth County

15,940* Total Acres Managedby the Park System

Land Acres95%

Water Acres 5%

206*AcresAcquiredin 2013

Largest Park(in Acres): Turkey Swamp Park

2,217

Total Miles of Park System Trails

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The beautifully preserved Longstreet Farm is the perfect

backdrop for summer camps and old-fashioned games

and activities at events held throughout the year.

Miles of idyllic woodlands and groomed field trails attract winter weather enthusiasts to enjoy the snow.

2013 Quick Facts

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How Parks Make Life Better One of the best compliments the Monmouth County Park System hears from visitors is how “lucky” they feel to live in Monmouth County because of the great parks. Since the mission of the Park System is to improve the quality of the life for residents of Monmouth County by providing exceptional park and recreation facilities and services, we are pleased to learn we are getting the job done. (Please see the inside back cover for complete Mission Statement.)

Having quality parks for residents to enjoy is just one benefit of protecting open space. Parks also conserve land and water resources; preserve forests, fields and other important habitats, supporting species that may someday cure disease; and can even buffer the impact of storms. Parks improve local property values and add to the local economy; protect historic landscapes and buildings, and improve the likelihood that people living nearby will be more physically active. Recreation programs, special events and fitness/sports facilities round out the advantages of having a park nearby.

These quality of life benefits help create a sense of well-being for Monmouth County’s residents, which is perhaps why they choose the word “lucky” to describe how they feel about the parks. That’s a very powerful outcome from preserving open space, and a very good indicator as to why parks matter.

This 2013 Annual Report begins with an overview of park statistics followed by a detailed summary of improvements, accomplishments and land acquisitions. The report concludes with a presentation of annual finances.

Park races welcome single entrants as well as teams of family members and friends.

Historic buildings and landscapes help us feel what it was like to live in a quieter time from the past.

25,392Total Volunteer Hours

Golf

1,222Number of Volunteers

Special Event Attendance84,000 Monmouth County Fair (5 days)

12,303 Longstreet Farm (Harvest Home Festival and Sheep Shearing)

10,523 Thompson Park Day

9,500 Holmdel Park Cross Country Meets (est.)

4,016 Deep Cut Flower/Plant Shows (Rose Show,DayLily Day, Bonsai Day, Fall & Spring Plant Swaps)

2,106 Open Houses (Deep Cut, Sunnyside, Ft. Monmouth, Charleston Springs GC)

1,450 Earth Day Events Throughout Park System (2 days)

1,422 Historic Walnford Festivals (Sweet Corn Festival, Bluebell Festival, Walnford Day)

1,211 Outdoor Adventure Expo

1,059 Races (Todd Half Marathon, Funtathlon, Manasquan Reservoir 5-Mile, Timberbrook Triathlon, Woods Hollow)

660 Golf Tournaments

Personnel

Program Staff

Hourly/Part-time Staff(Seasonal)

Full-time Staff

328 306

177

Full-time Staff 328Hourly/Part-time Staff 306(Seasonal)Program Staff 177

Number of Golf Courses

Acres of Landin Golf Courses

Total RoundsPlayed in 2013

Course with MostRounds Played:Hominy Hill

206,2071,7058 36,055

Manasquan Reservoir Longstreet Farm

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2013 Park AccomplishmentsPost-Sandy RepairsPost-Sandy repairs consumed a great deal of park time and energy in 2013.

Park Rangers spent many hours removing downed trees and limbs throughout the parks in 2013, especially at heavily wooded sites such as Turkey Swamp Park.

Volunteer clean-up crews worked hard to clear parkland along the Navesink River at Hartshorne Woods Park.

Rangers at Seven Presidents hauled almost 14,000 tons of sand back to the beaches and seawall, in addition to time spent on building and boardwalk repair.

Although building and office damage displaced staff during the first half of the year, they were able to make needed repairs to the docks and pilings in time to reopen the Monmouth Cove Marina for the 2013 boating season.

When storm surge from Sandy Hook Bay wiped out all the bridges along the Henry Hudson Trail from Popamora Point to Atlantic Highlands, staff salvaged the wood to rebuild interim boardwalks.

Facility ImprovementsNewly paved cart paths on the back nine at Pine Brook Golf Course are easier to maintain and provide golfers with more convenient access.

Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area is a popular site with dog walkers, paddlers and beach enthusiasts. The site’s 80+ year old bulkhead was replaced this year.

Portions of this streambank near the Ramanessin Trail in Holmdel Park were restored in 2013 to improve area water quality.

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NEW! Fort Monmouth Recreation CenterThe Park System completed initial steps to

acquire the first county park facility of its kind, a recreation center built from

the ground up for its intended use. Formerly part of the Fort Monmouth

Military Base, the Fort Monmouth Recreation

Center opened in August.

Historic Restorations Two charming and historic park buildings were restored in 2013. Each dates back to the early 1800s, retains plenty of original features, and is now used for office space and programs.

The exterior face, canopies (shown) and interior walls of Battery Lewis at Hartshorne Woods Park were repaired in 2013 to allow for future interpretation of the site’s military history.

This beautiful historic view of the ponds in the Timolat Farm section of Huber Woods Park (above) was restored with funding through the Friends of the Parks.

Monmouth County’s cultural and agricultural history is preserved through projects both large and small (left).

Park System carpenters restored this Longstreet Farm well house in 2013.

Visitors to the Fort Monmouth

Recreation Center Open House sampled indoor and outdoor

activities.

Salvaging this stone wall from a demolished mill house, to be used as a kiosk, helps remind visitors of the history of the Claypit Creek Section of Hartshorne Woods Park.

Renovations to shore up the original stone foundation and restore the exterior were done on the Holland Activity Center at Tatum Park, a popular program and rental site.Formerly a farmhouse, the Sunnyside

Activity Center received much needed renovations to update interior and exterior architectural features.

Battery Lewis After

Battery Lewis Before

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Customer Service Improvements The Park System completed its first full year of earlier opening times in 2013. Almost all gated parks now open at 7am instead of 8am for visitor convenience (except the historic sites and Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, which open later). Shown: Sunrise at Bayshore Waterfront Park.

Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park began offering Veteran/Military Discounts in 2013 as well as free summer admis-sion to Tony’s Place Playground for families of individuals with disabilities (registration required).

New Exhibits Local artist Ken Stetz created this colorful mural depicting the wildlife inhabitants of the Manasquan Reservoir. Funded by the Friends of the Parks, the mural was added to the exhibits at the Environmental Center.

Fresh vegetables were available for sale at the Monmouth County Fair this year, thanks to a new agricultural initiative with the Future Farmers of America (FFA).

Also at the Fair for the first time in 2013, two therapy horses from Sunnyside Recreation Area and SPUR (Special People United to Ride) were on hand with staff to provide infor-mation about the therapeutic riding program.

Historic Walnford received a wayside exhibit describing the former tenant houses onsite to help interpret its history as a former mill village, funded by the Friends of the Parks.

The Park System offered a free, digital release of its 50th Anniversary Book, published in 2010. The book is available at: www.monmouthcountyparks.com, About Us, Park System History Book.

2013 Park Accomplishments (cont.)

Visitors can now enjoy a wide variety activities—from birthday parties to nature programs—next to campfires on the beach at Seven Presidents and Bayshore Waterfront Park.

Paddling remains one of the most popular outdoor adventures in 2013 with a growing line-up of options such as Kayaking the Navesink (shown) from Blackfish Cove, Fireworks Paddle, and Paddle With Your Pooch joining the mix.

New Activities & Events Trends in recreation change frequently as people look for new ways to exercise and relax. Here are some popular outdoor trends and new activities from 2013:

Accolades & AffiliationsDeep Cut Gardens joined the Garden State Garden Consortium (GSGC; www.gardenstategardens.org), an organization dedicated to promoting NJ’s public gardens.

A panel of experts at NJ Monthly Magazine voted Hominy Hill, Howell Park and Charleston Springs Golf Course (shown) among NJ’s top 40 golf courses.

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6,105,983Total Park Visits In 2013*1,126,626

Manasquan Reservoir

1,029,401Holmdel Park

703,648Dorbrook Recreation Area

485,852Thompson Park

414,958Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park

251,569Turkey Swamp Park

235,481Hartshorne Woods Park

204,308Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook

188,069Tatum Park

184,515Henry Hudson Trail

167,492Bayshore Waterfront Park

162,847East Freehold Showgrounds

148,227Wolf Hill Recreation Area

123,585Shark River Park

123,510Historic Longstreet Farm

109,872Huber Woods Park

93,622Deep Cut Gardens

32,238Shark River Golf Course

50,008Charleston Springs Golf Course

42,060Fisherman’s Cove

37,803Clayton Park

36,055Hominy Hill Golf Course

32,343Howell Park Golf Course

24,837Monmouth Cove Marina

22,641Bel-Aire, 18-hole Course

16,413Union Transportation Trail

13,453Historic Walnford

11,628Perrineville Lake Park

8,951Bel-Aire, 9-hole Course

23,971Pine Brook Golf Course

*chart not to scale

2013 Park Attendance

Runners get ready for a race at the Manasquan Reservoir.

Students warm up for the

Monmouth County High School Golf Championship at Hominy Hill

Golf Course.

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2013 Land AcquisitionsThe Monmouth County Park System acquired 226 acres of land and easements in 2013. One of the largest was the 53 acre Sacco Trust Property in Upper Freehold.

This parcel of open space protects former farmland from development near Crosswicks Creek Greenway and like many acquisitions, was made possible with assistance from the Monmouth Conservation Foundation.

Parks AcreageBayshore Waterfront Park 228Big Brook Park 415Clayton Park 438Hartshorne Woods Park 794Holmdel Park 565Huber Woods Park 376Perrineville Lake Park 1,127Shark River Park 985Tatum Park 366Thompson Park 667Turkey Swamp Park 2,217

Recreation AreasDeep Run Recreation Area 71DeBois Creek Recreation Area 165Dorbrook Recreation Area 535Fort Monmouth Recreation Area 6Sunnyside Recreation Area 135Wolf Hill Recreation Area 92

Special Use AreasDeep Cut Gardens 54East Freehold Showgrounds 81Historic Longstreet Farm 9Historic Walnford 36Manasquan Reservoir 1,205Monmouth Cove Marina 11Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook 12Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park 38

Golf CoursesBel-Aire 114Charleston Springs 781Hominy Hill 262Howell Park 311Pine Brook 61Shark River 176

Park New Acres Turkey Swamp Park 14

Henry Hudson Trail 0.2 Manasquan River Greenway 35

Crosswicks Creek Greenway 65 Perrineville Lake Park 37

Metedeconk River Greenway 53 Swimming River Greenway 2 Land Purchased in 2013 206 Easements Purchased in 2013 20 TOTAL 226

In total, the Park System now owns/manages almost 16,000 acres of open space at 42 park sites

throughout Monmouth County. Another 2,724 acres of land are protected by easement

(NOT shown on map).

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GreenwaysCrosswicks Creek 1,897 Henry Hudson Trail (HHT) 111Manasquan River 429Metedeconk River 386Swimming River Greenway 5Union Transportation Trail (UTT) 21

Conservation AreaFisherman’s Cove 55

Open LandsBaysholm Tract 71Yellow Brook Tract 369

UnclassifiedDurand Tract (leased to Freehold Twp.) 94Weltz Park 169

TOTAL ACRES OWNED AND/OR MANAGED BY THE PARK SYSTEM 15,940*

EASEMENTS 2,724†

TOTAL ACRES 18,664

*This number includes 1,052 acres at the Manasquan Reservoir owned by the NJ Water Supply Authority and leased to the Park System for perpetual use, 83 acres of the HHT owned by the county and leased to the Park System, and 6 acres at Fort Monmouth leased to the Park System from the US Army through the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA).†This number includes 103 acres of the HHT under 20 year lease from NJ Transit as an easement, and 63 acres of the UTT under per-manent easement from JCP&L as a right of way.

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2013 Park PartnersIn 2013, 1,222 volunteers contributed 25,392 hours of service to the Park System. In addition to working on projects that keep the park trails, gardens and landscapes beautiful, they helped staff many of our special events and activities. The Grand Opening of the Fort Monmmouth Recreation Center, open houses at Sunnyside Equestrian Center and other sites, and all the classic park events were made possible with the assistance of our volunteers. info@monmouthcountyparks.com

40-99 Hour VolunteersTalya R. AchermanPam AdamsZachary J. AlexanderTrina AndersonValerie AndrewlevichAndrew AntoniolliMary R. BaechleJim BayePatricia BernsteinBenjamin A. BerubeLois E. BlakeLaura K. BoyleChristine BremsethSandy BurnMary ByrneEmma CaccavaleStephanie CampSharon CapriottiRebecca E. CarhartBarbara CarrollAnne M. CarusoElizabeth M. ClarkeJohn P. ConnorsLinda CsernicaKathleen CulverStacy CurroJudy Curry-PhippsEric DaltonDarlene A. DeBarbaEan D. DelehantyAnthony DiSpirito IIIHannah B. EarecksonDeborah ElsingerIlona FallonCarol D. FornwaldBarry FulmerCheryl FulmerRuth GariepyJames R. GaultLoma L. GaultVictoria GercherBrandon L. GioggiaJulienne GoldfineRaymond D. GonzalezJayson Gonzalez-GoldsteinKasey A. GoonSusan L. HalleDonna C. HansenLisa A. HaskellEmily E. HassellPatricia M. HauserAmanda HintelmannStephanie Marie Hunt

Richard A. HuntingtonAndrew ImperialeMayah J. IrizarryAnusha KallakuriNadide F. KaracayAndrew W. KarlanSherri KeenanRose A. KeiserRoberta KilduffSherry A. KosbergEmma KrallKatha A. LarityAmelia E. LautenbergLinda LawtonElizabeth G. LillestonDaniel H. LingelbachJeanette LingelbachMichael J. LoefflerHaley ManderMaury ManganLynne E. MartocciElaine A. McColganPatrice McCoyKim W. McCrackenNancy MeagherPhillip M. MejiaKathleen A. MelnykevichChristina MinakakisGeorge MinakakisBonnie MuirJanice MundyEileen MurphyDawn NahoryStephanie J. NolanEmily E. O’ConnorKaylyn Ann O’GaraMorgan E. PlosicaArturo J. PoznanskiApril C. QinAshley L. RehaPatricia A. RichterTeddy RiemanHoward RockhillDaniela Rodriguez-LunaGail C. SandersonBrea E. SaundersMarlis Schlegel-SteadmanChristine ScottPatricia K. SherwoodEllen SimonettiMatthew R. SmithAshley E. StillwagonJason M. StoneAlex SundtDianne L. Swenson

Ellen B. TerryGail B. TewellPatricia A. ThulBarbara L. TrouwborstDaniel L. TutlerAnn K. TvarohaElizabeth S. VandorSandra WolfeEmma M. WulfhorstRichard A. Yackel

100+ Hour VolunteersWerner AehlichTheresa J. AstmannJanet L. BreslinMarvin BrittenNina CasolaJack T. CurryLouise DelColloBarbara DugganHarvey EvansBarbara A. FinazzoNatalie J. FishlinHarden FowlerJonela R. GrimaldiJulia GuercioRebecca GwinnellJames HenryJoyce HenryLiz HespeBridget Marie JonesDanielle Nicole KadenMegan M. KaneIsabell A. LindeGerry LingnerLois LyonsRalph MarateaCorinne H. MazzocchiRichard B. MerkerCatherine MerkerBarry I. MillerWilliam MurphyLeslie NeimanFrank NofiAlex OsnatoDeborah A. PalumboLinda A. RovderAshley SeyglinskiEleanor C. SwansonMargo ThorntonBarbara A. VenanziniGerald A. Vernon, Jr.Thomas E. WaltersElaine M. Weigl

Tiffanie Tse at Earth Day

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This non-profit, established in 1991 and now with more than 350 members, provides fundraising for park enhancements and special programs. Highlights for 2013 include the application for Battery Lewis in Hartshorne Woods Park to become part of the National Register, exhibit upgrades at Historic Walnford and the Manasquan Reservoir, and activities for volunteers, urban youth and young adults with disabilities. www.friendsofmonmouthcountyparks.com

The Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF) was founded in 1977 as a private, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving land and protecting the spectacular natural resources of Monmouth County. Since its inception, MCF has helped to preserve over 6,500 acres of open space and stream corridors, wetlands, woodlands and prime agricultural areas. MCF also advocates strongly for a permanent and stable source of funding for open space, farmland and historic preservation in New Jersey. www.monmouthconservation.org

The MCF helps protect horse and other farmland as permanent open space.

Special People United to Ride (SPUR) is a non-profit charitable organization that funds a therapeutic horseback riding program for adults and children with neurological impairment, cerebral palsy, MS and other special needs at Sunnyside Equestrian Center. In addition to building a beautiful facility, in 2013 SPUR helped pay for staff training and 86 student scholarships. www.spuronline.org

Volunteer School GroupsAcademy of Allied Health & SciencesAllentown High SchoolAllenwood Elementary SchoolAmeriCorpsAsbury Park Free PlayBayshore Middle SchoolBiotechnology High SchoolCedar Drive Middle SchoolChristrian Brothers AcademyColts Neck High SchoolCommunication High SchoolDwight-EngelwoodFarmingdale ElementaryFarmingdale SchoolForrestdale Middle SchoolFrank Antonides SchoolFreehold Boro High SchoolFreehold Township High SchoolHazlet Middle SchoolHigh Technology High SchoolHigh Technology High SchoolHolmdel High SchoolHowell High SchoolJ.R. Bolger Middle SchoolLawrence High SchoolLiberty High SchoolLong Branch Middle SchoolManalapan High SchoolManalapan Middle SchoolManalapan-Englishtown Middle SchoolManasquan High SchoolMaple Place Middle SchoolMarine Academy of Science & TechnologyMarlboro High SchoolMarlboro Memorial Middle SchoolMatawan Regional High SchoolMiddletown High School NorthMiddletown High School SouthMiddletown South High SchoolMonmouth County Vocational High SchoolMonmouth Regional High SchoolNew Egypt Middle SchoolOcean Township High SchoolOcean Township IntermediatePershing Middle School, TexasPin Oak Middle SchoolRanney SchoolRaritan High SchoolRed Bank Catholic High SchoolRobbinsville High SchoolRumson Fair Haven High SchoolSt. Catherine’s School St. James School

Shore Regional High SchoolSt. John Vianney High SchoolSt. Leo the GreatSt. Mary’s SchoolSt. Rose Grammar SchoolSt. Thomas Episcopal SchoolThe Academy of Allied Health and SciencesThompson Middle SchoolThorne Middle SchoolW.R. Satz Middle SchoolWall High School

Community Group & College VolunteersAllegheny CollegeAmberjack Solar EnergyAmeriCorp NCCCBoston UniversityBrookdale Community CollegeBoy Scouts of America Monmouth Council Calvary Christian SchoolCommunity CollaborationsEnvirotactics, Inc.Fordham UniversityGeocachersGeorgian Court UniversityGirl ScoutsGood Shepard GardenersJersey Off Road Bicycle Association (JORBA)Jersey Shore Rose SocietyKean UniversityLa Salle UniversityL’Oreal USALoyola UniversityMaster Gardeners of Monmouth CountyMaster Gardener of Middlesex CountyMontclair State UniversityNavesink Swimming River GroupNew Monmouth Baptist ChurchNJ Institute of TechnologyOcean County CollegeRamapo CollegeRichard Stockton College of NJRoger Williams UniversityRowan UniversityRutgers UniversitySacred Heart UniversitySt. Lukes Episcopal ChurchSurfrider FoundationThe New Egypt Aggies 4-H GroupTimberland StoresUniversity of ScrantonVonageWater Watch

SPUR Staff accept a donation from Musicians on a Mission for their Scholarship Fund.

Bill Murphy and Cheryl Fulmer at the Fair Gail Tewell and Gerry Lingner at Thompson Park Day.

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Combined Statement of Revenue, Expenses and Fund Balances For Year Ending December 31, 2013

Totals General TrustCash

DonationsBEGINNING FUND BALANCE $12,203,368 $ $10,716,191 $1,487,176

INCOMECounty Appropriation

Salaries/Wages 16,508,784 16,508,784Other Expense Approp. 1,760,523 1,760,523

Revenue Donations 16,591 16,591Golf Courses 9,393,284 5,881,819 3,511,465Parks 2,549,340 1,191,554 1,357,786Monmouth Cove Marina 733,921 733,921Visitor Services 2,502,741 2,502,741

Open Space Tax 3,087,352

TOTAL INCOME $36,552,536 $25,342,680 $8,105,913 $16,591

EXPENDITURES Personnel 19,350,189 17,554,227 1,795,962 Operations 8,115,980 1,344,048 6,616,854 155,078

General Revenue Returned to TreasurerGolf Courses 5,881,819 5,881,819Parks 1,191,554 1,191,554

Open Space Tax (a) 3,087,352

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $37,626,894 $25,971,648 $8,412,816 $155,078

Excess (Deficit) in Revenues -1,074,358 -628,968 -306,903 -138,487

ENDING FUND BALANCE $11,129,010 -$628,968 $10,409,288 $1,348,689

Capital Cash & Open Space Expenditures: (b)

Site Improvements $7,919,784

Land Acquisition 7,074,973

Line Item Capital - Equipment (additional & replacement) 0

TOTAL $14,994,757

Note:

(a) Open Space Preservation Tax offsets maintenance personnel and other expense appropriation

(b) Not included in above statement of expenditures

Capital items listed are not amortized

Appropriation does not include salary adjustments, fringe benefits, insurance, and legal services

2013 Financial Statement (unaudited)

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2013 Park System Expenditures $37,539,542

(excluding Capital)

Personnel $19,350,189 51%

Open Space Preservation Tax $3,000,000 8%

General Revenue Returned to County Treasurer $7,073,373 19%

Operations (supplies, utilities, services, contracts, etc.) $8,115,980 22%

2013 Park System

Revenue $36,552,536

2013 County Budget$481,000,000

County Appropriation $18,269,307 50%

Donations $16,591 0%

Golf Courses $9,393,284 26%

Parks $2,549,340 7%

Monmouth Cove Marina $733,921 2%

Visitor Services $2,502,741 7%

Open Space Preservation Tax $3,087,352 8%

Public Safety Functions 20%

Contingent 0%

Education Functions 8%

Utility Expenses and Bulk Purchases 2%

Human Services and Health Functions 19%

Code Enforcement Administration 0%

Public Works Functions 6%

Federal and State Grants 2%

Capital Improvements 0%

General Government Functions 6%

Other Common Operating Functions 0%

Insurance 13%

Statutory Expenditures 7%

Debt Service 11%

Land Use Administration 0%

Park and Recreation Functions 4%

2013 County Budget

2013 Park System Budget

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Donations and Contributions

Friends of the Park

Creative Arts Center $207.00

Deep Cut Gardens 615.00

E. Murray Todd Half Marathon 3,178.00

Employee Education & Training 5,469.00

Employee Recognition Dinner 2,572.00

Historic Longstreet Farm 7,483.00

Historic Walnford 1,113.00

Huber Woods Park 396.00

Manasquan Reservoir 2,175.00

Park Benches & Memorial Donations 7,720.00

RAP Programs 14,470.00

Therapeutic Recreation 1,707.00

Timolat Farm - Huber Woods Park 75,940.00

Tony’s Place, Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park 108,044.00

Volunteer Services 3,648.00

$234,737.00

Miscellaneous Donated Items $8,550.00

Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF)

Acquisition and Support Services $35,000.00

Monmouth University Urban Rec. Camps $14,250.00

Special People United to Ride (SPUR)

Scholarships $26,158.25Instructor Training 200.00

$26,358.25

Sponsorships - Monmouth County Fair $15,500.00

Grants

N.J. Green Acres Grants - Various Acq. Projects $0.00N.J. Clean Energy Program - Solar Panels at East Freehold Showgrounds 678,455.00

$678,455.00

Volunteer Hours 1,222 volunteers for a total of 25,392 hrs. @ $22.14/hr(a) $27,055.08

Community Service Hours 14 individuals for a total of 268 hrs. @ $22.14/hr(a) $5,933.52

TOTAL $1,045,838.85

(a) Based on Points of Light value

2013 Value Of In-Kind Donations, Contributions & Grants (unaudited)

(Phase II)

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2013 Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Gary J. Rich; Lillian G. Burry; Thomas A. Arnone, Director; Serena DiMaso, Deputy Director; and John P. Curley

2013 Monmouth County Board of Recreation Commissioners

(Standing, left to right) Commissioner Michael G. Harmon, Park System Assistant Director Bruce Gollnick, Secretary-Director James Truncer, Special County Counsel Michael P. Supko Jr., Commissioner Melvin A. Hood, Commissioner Mark E. Zelina, Commissioner David W. Horsnall, Chairman Edward Loud, Commissioner Thomas E. Hennessey Jr. and Commissioner Violeta Peters (seated) Freeholder Liaison to the Park System Lillian G. Burry, Vice Chairman Fred J. Rummel, and Commissioner Kevin Mandeville

2014 Monmouth County Park System Administration

(Standing) James J. Truncer, Secretary-Director; David Compton, County Park Superintendent; Michael Janoski, Assistant Superintendent of Parks for Human Resources; Stephanie Weise, Purchasing Agent; and Karen Livingstone, Public Information Officer. (Seated) Andrew Spears, Superintendent of Recreation; Bruce Gollnick, Assistant Director; Maria Wojciechowski, Director of Development; and Spencer Wickham, Chief of Land Acquisition and Design.

Mission StatementThe Monmouth County Park

System is committed to improving the quality of the life of the citizens of Monmouth County by providing park and recreation areas, facilities, programs and services of the highest

quality and to furnishing these recreational opportunities in the

most effective, efficient and economical manner possible.

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This Oystercatcher chick demonstrates its reputation as a friendly

and curious species while nesting at Seven

Presidents Oceanfront Park this summer for the first time

in many years.

Headquarters: 805 Newman Springs Road Lincroft, NJ 07738732-842-4000www.monmouthcountyparks.comThe Nation’s First Accredited Park and Recreation Agency

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