Giving Tuesday: Monmouth Park System Calls For Donations

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Although Giving Tuesday only comes once a year, nonprofit organization Monmouth County Friends of the Parks relies on donations year round. Even if Giving Tuesday has already passed you by, it's never too late to lend a helping hand to the ecosystems, park patrons and youths who rely on the park system.

Friends of The Parks, founded in 1991, is composed of citizens and businesses who help support the park system and its many programs, exhibits, beautification projects and its Recreation Assistance Program, which helps underprivileged youth enjoy sports and recreational activities.

Now, it's asking for support from the community.

The premier way to support the organization is by becoming a member, Friends of The Parks said on its website. Residents can become members or, as the holidays approach, give a loved one a membership as a gift.

Residents can become members on Friends of The Parks's website.

Individual memberships cost $25 each, and family memberships cost $50. Memberships continue to range in price from $100 for patron members and up to $1,000 for an executive membership.

The organization also accepts donations in any amount.

All told, the Monmouth County Park System manages more than 16,000 acres of parks, golf courses, historic sites, stream valleys and recreation areas.