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Ringwood State Park offers recreational opportunities year-round.

10/07/2026

The Duck Pond Loop section of Skylands - between Lot C and Skylands Rd. - will be closed to foot and vehicle traffic on Thursday (10/8), Friday (10/9), and possibly Monday (10/12) from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day for tree removal.

Please use the Morris Rd. entrance to the park to access Skylands and Shepherd Lake. Lots A, B, and C at Skylands will remain open.

09/14/2026

❗ Due to a permitted trail run event, parking and picnic area access at Shepherd Lake will be limited from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20. ❗

The boat launch, trails, and limited picnic tables/grills will remain open to the public as space allows, but groups visiting to picnic may wish to use the Ringwood Manor area instead.

09/11/2026

❗ The Shepherd Lake Boat Launch, Boat Launch Parking Lot, and Boat Rental will be closed Saturday, September 12 to safely facilitate the Ringwood Borough Fireworks. ❗

🚧 There will be no access to the Ringwood-Ramapo, Shepherd Lake Loop, or Race Trails from the Shepherd Lake boathouse trailhead on this date. Please plan an alternate route that does not start or end at Shepherd Lake, as the fireworks technicians need this area clear for safety purposes. 🚧

08/07/2026

Step back in time this weekend and explore Ringwood Manor, a Gilded Age summer estate that was home to the Cooper and Hewitt families, whose ironmaking operations played an important role in New Jersey’s industrial history.

After being closed for the past year for a major exterior restoration, Ringwood Manor is welcoming visitors back for tours beginning Aug. 8 and 9 during the annual Living History Timeline event.

Visitors can take a guided tour of the Manor and explore 32 of 51 fully furnished rooms, featuring original family furnishings, artwork and artifacts.

📅 Opening weekend tours: Aug. 8 & 9�
🕙 Every half hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.�
🎟️ $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (age 62+), $5 for children (ages 6-12), children 5 and under are free. Tickets are purchased at the park office located at the side of Ringwood Manor.

Following opening weekend, tours will resume their normal schedule Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For information about park entrance and tour fees, general tour information and the Living History Timeline event, visit: RingwoodManor.org

07/10/2026

Business Opportunity: Ringwood State Park - New Jersey Botanical Garden

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is accepting bid proposals for the operation of a food truck concession at the New Jersey Botanical Garden within Ringwood State Park.

Proposals are due by 5 p.m. on July 21.

🔗 More information: https://dep.nj.gov/otpla/request-for-proposal-le26-042-new-jersey-botanical-garden-food-truck-concession/

06/29/2026

The Independence Day holiday is always one of the busiest days throughout our NJ State Parks, which means that we will likely see capacity closures in many of our areas. Please keep the following tips in mind to make your visit to the park as enjoyable as possible:

🚫🏊🏼‍♂️There is NO SWIMMING in any of the areas administered by Ringwood State Park. Please visit the link below for a list of parks with swimming, and CALL AHEAD before heading out, as most parks with swimming fill VERY EARLY.

❗️Parking fees will be in effect at Shepherd Lake, Ringwood, and Skylands on Friday, July 3 (the observed holiday) through Sunday, July 5. Our tolls are cash only, and exact change helps to speed up the line. We do not have an ATM on-site.

⏰ Come early, and come together! Popular picnic, barbecue, and hiking spots usually fill in the morning, so round up your group and get here as soon as possible (and together so you don't get separated), and be sure to bring everything you need with you. If an area fills to capacity, you may be directed to park in another lot and walk (pro-tip: bring a cart, wagon, or handtruck in case you have to walk), or turned away completely until sufficient space opens up. There is no re-entry when an area is filled to capacity.

➡️ Have an alternate plan, just in case. Plan a backup hike or an alternate picnic area to visit. Maybe pack a picnic blanket or chairs in case there are no tables left when you get here.

🗑 Dumpsters are available in the Shepherd Lake and Ringwood picnic areas for garbage disposal. Be prepared to take your trash home with you for proper disposal in the event the dumpsters fill up. Be sure to clean up any loose trash in your area and leave the park as clean as you found it!

🚫 Please remember that alcohol is not permitted anywhere in the park, and smoking is permitted only in personal vehicles. Additional park rules are posted at bulletin boards and throughout the park.

🎉 Fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers, smoke bombs, and other incendiary devices are not permitted in the park at any time.

🚗 REMINDER: The Skylands Road gate is CLOSED. Please use Morris Road to access Skylands and Shepherd Lake.

If you have any questions, please contact the park office at (973) 962-2240 prior to your visit. Thanks, and have a happy holiday!

05/18/2026

🚧 The Long Pond Ironworks Multi-Use Trail Area (formerly Jungle Habitat) will be CLOSED to ALL USE, ALL DAY on Friday, May 22, 2026.🚧

05/07/2026

Mother's Day is always one of the busiest days of the year in the park, and if the weather is good, we expect this year to be no exception. If you're bringing Mom to the garden this weekend, follow these tips to avoid disappointing her!

🚗 Enter via the Morris Road entrance. The Skylands Road gate will be closed on weekends through October.
🕓 Come earlier or later in the day, if possible. Peak traffic times are usually in the early afternoon. Arrive together to avoid getting separated or having part of the party get turned away.
🅿️ Follow signs and directions of park staff to parking. Once lots fill, additional street parking will be available along the left side of Honeysuckle Lane.
⬅️ Have an alternate plan. If the gardens fill to capacity, all traffic will be directed to Shepherd Lake. If you are turned away, head to the lake and try back in a little while, or visit another area (Ringwood Manor is also lovely!). The gardens will reopen as space allows.
🚫 Photography permits DO NOT grant access when the area is full. Plan a backup location.

05/04/2026

🚧 The Skylands Road gate will be closed on weekends and holidays beginning Saturday, May 9.

🚗 Please use the Morris Road entrance to access Skylands and Shepherd Lake.

04/24/2026

UPDATE (4/25): Due to the weather forecast and low registration, this cleanup event has been cancelled.

Keep an eye out for more volunteer opportunities in the future!
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🌿 Earth Day Community Trash Clean-Up! 🌿
In celebration of Earth Day, we’re coming together to help keep Ringwood State Park beautiful! Join us for a volunteer trash clean-up at Green Turtle Pond on Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
📅 Date: April 25, 2026 (Rain date: April 26th)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Green Turtle Pond (limited parking is available in the upper lot, additional parking is available in the lower lot)
Let’s honor Earth Day by giving back to our local environment. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors—everyone is welcome! Gloves and bags will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.
💚 Together, we can make a positive impact on this beautiful natural space.
If you plan to join us, please register at the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/UMBUk2GFi5
Please note that parking in the top lot is limited and best for sedans, vehicles with higher ground clearances are encouraged to exercise caution when heading into the lower parking lots due to the road conditions.

Address

1304 Sloatsburg Road
Ringwood, NJ
07456

Telephone

(973) 962-2240

Website

https://www.njparksandforests.org/parks/ringwoodstatepark.html

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