Named for Lewis Morris, the first Governor of the State of New Jersey, this Park was the first to be opened in the Morris County Park System in March, 1958. The original 350 acres have grown to a total of 1154 acres, which includes a lake recreation area, Parcourse Exercise Circuit, three ballfields, a group camping area and six distinct picnic areas. The newest of these, Deer Run, was officially opened at the Rededication Ceremonies on September 25, 1988. Lewis Morris Park, one of the first parks to benefit from the Interpretive Signage program, is also one of the sites where equestrian trails are designated and implemented.
The County´s veterans' memorial is located near the Route 24 entrance to the Park and was dedicated in 1992.
In June 1995 Saturn of Denville, Mount Olive, and Livingston, donated their first playground to the Morris County Park Commission. The playground, "Saturn Playgrounds" is a wonderful combination of slides, rings, and climbing structures. It is located next to Doe Meadow in the center of the park.
Sunrise Lake at the Park now features Wibit! Wibit provides a track where players can race each other in on the water. Wibit kayaks are also available for a relaxing ride or a race with family or friends. Call (973) 267-4351 for more information about Sunrise Lake and the Wibit.
Park Features
Athletic Fields
Dog Park (off leash)
Fitness Stations
Lake
Meeting Rooms: Reservable (Handicapped Accessible Accommodations)
Picnic Areas: Non-reservable (Handicapped Accessible Accommodations)
Picnic Areas: Reservable (Handicapped Accessible Accommodations)
Picnic Shelter: Reservable (Handicapped Accessible Accommodations)
Play Areas (Handicapped Accessible Accommodations)
Snack Bar (seasonal)
Trails
Pets Welcome - Leashed only
Restrooms (Handicapped Accessible Accommodations)
Things To Do
Biking
Birthday Parties (seasonal)
Boating
Camping
Commercial Filming*
Commercial Photography*
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Skating
Sledding
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Special Events*
Tented Events*
Wedding Ceremonies*
Wedding Photography*
X-Country Skiing
*Requires permit/advanced scheduling