Morristown-Based Podcast To Spotlight County's Park System

MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris County Park Commission is collaborating with a local podcast to “highlight the history, beauty, and community value of Morris County’s expansive park system.”

The park commission will be working with “Beyond the Green,” a Morristown-based podcast produced by Sleeping Bear Productions. “Beyond the Green” focuses on Morristown and its surrounding area, holding interviews with officials, doing deep dives on landmarks and businesses, and more.

“The Morris County Park Commission has always been committed to preserving natural resources while providing recreational opportunities for our residents,” said David Helmer, Executive Director of the Morris County Park Commission. “Partnering with Beyond The Green allows us to share these stories in a fresh and engaging way, reaching new audiences who may not yet realize the incredible assets available to them right in their backyard.”

The Morris County Park System is the largest park system in the state, by acreage, with more than 20,600 acres of parkland. Made up of historic sites, golf courses, outdoor educational and recreational facilities, arboreta, conservation areas, and more than 260 miles of trails, the system brings in around 5.4 million visitors annually.

According to Sleeping Bear Productions, the upcoming series will highlight key features of the park system, and will include interviews with park staff, local historians, and community members who “help make Morris County’s park system one of the most celebrated in New Jersey.”

“As a Morris County native, it’s a privilege to collaborate with the Park Commission on this project,” Beyond The Green producer Peter Barbounis said. “Beyond The Green was built to celebrate the people, places, and history that make our community unique. Highlighting the parks not only tells their story but also connects generations of residents to the natural beauty and heritage we’re so fortunate to have in Morris County.”

To learn more about the upcoming series, visit Sleeping Bear Productions’ website here.