four paws/central monroe township, nj 08831

Thompson Park provides restroom facilities, a performance gazebo, an animal haven, playgrounds, picnic groves (which can be reserved), and an array of recreational facilities including a disc-golf course, soccer, baseball and softball fields as well as tennis, basketball and handball courts. Some trails would be undesirable to walk on during rain, because of slippery rocks and bog-walks.Īn information kiosk is located at the beginning of the Red Trail by the off-leash dog area. Trails are mostly dry after a day of rain, except for some muddy areas. Please feel free to pick up any litter on our trails.

Our trails are open from sunrise to sunset. Some trails will not be as crowded as others, but expect to see other trail users. Deer ticks are present – please protect yourself by wearing light clothing, tucking pants into socks, etc.

There are also several small stream crossings without bridges. The trails can be muddy in spots, especially in the spring. A third is just past the Thompson Park Animal Haven, reached from Lakeview Avenue off Forsgate Drive. Two are off Fir Drive, which enters the park from Perrineville Road - one near the off-leash dog area and one near the spring. Orange Trail: Difficult steep ascent over a short distance Red, Blue, Yellow & Green Trails: Easy to moderate, a few steep, but short climbs up embankments wet or unstable footing (exposed roots) in a few sections. Green Trail: minimal elevation change (1) steep embankment Yellow Trail: 40 feet, moderate ascent/descent Red Trail: 40 feet, gradual elevation (1) steep embankmentīlue Trail: 40-50 feet, steep descent/ascent several steep embankments

Note: IGNORE the Boy Scout emblems, round spray paint and alpha-numeric codes on trees. Trails are marked with rectangular blazes corresponding to the color of the trail. Trail Map Summary Full Desc Flora & Fauna History Photos/VideosĪ total of about 4.5 miles of trail, including:

Four paws/central monroe township, nj 08831