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Park Hours Monmouth County Park System Welcome to Activities Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook is open each day Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook Visitors to Mount Mitchill can take in the of the year from 8 am to dusk, free of charge. At 266 feet, this overlook sits on the highest natural expansive views of one of our most important and famous cities; contemplate the events of Mount Mitchill elevation on the Atlantic coastal plain, providing For More Information September 11, 2001; or enjoy the playground. beautiful views of Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay and If you would like information on the Monmouth Photographers and artists may be inspired to County Park System’s more than 30 open spaces, Scenic the New York skyline. There are two viewing areas capture the amazing colors and scenery of this parks, recreation areas and golf courses or a with descriptive panels that explain the view and vista on film or paper, while geography buffs directory of the nearly 4,000 programs/activities geography of the site. This 12-acre park is also home will enjoy the unique perspective afforded by offered each year, please call (732) 842-4000 to the Monmouth County 9/11 Memorial honoring the location. C en Overlook te A r v. Sho (TTY/TDD 711) or visit us online at Blvd. re Atlantic Highlands, NJ the memory of county residents who lost their lives SANDY HOOK M o www.monmouthcountyparks.com. 1980 Hostage Memorial Port nmouth Rd. 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A ce r m v water quality, eliminating invasive plant species, . D i anp n n . e v g A onm t . M ou v re t o h t A am Bl yc vd S o a Av. Naming of the Site P E r L t and promoting healthy wildlife habitat and R Exit 117, Follow Hwy 36 R he i A e c v FromP ther Garden State Parkway: n a e E o c m i r A t m o In 1816, a surveying expedition named this a n C R c a l east (about 13 miles) to jughandle signs for “Redt Bank/Scenic populations are just a few of the resource A K Sy k c W Pe A u- A S R v A . W d site for naturalist and botanist Dr. Samuel N Y - . Road.” Follow signs for park. rt . v management objectives. Please help protect the o Ti P n A t o n n a e Latham Mitchill (1764-1831) to honor his A c park by leaving flowers, plants, animals and other v O . B Follow Hwy 36 (Ocean Ave) a circumnavigation of Long Island. Dr. Mitchill t h features as you found them; adhering to posted From Sandy Hook/Sea Bright: A W v . North over Highlands Bridge to Navesink Ave/Scenic Road. a was a remarkably educated man who held y s rules; using designated containers for trash i E d L e R A Stay right and follow signs for park. E degrees in medicine and law; worked as a and recyclables; and keeping your pets leashed. professor of agriculture, chemistry, natural Possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages R history, botany and drug remedies; and served d . is not permitted. Uniformed Park Rangers, as a member of congress in both the House and who maintain and supervise the park for your the Senate. A talented teacher, explorer, and on for Accr enjoyment and safety, are available to assist you. i iss ed ita m t m io o n C statesman, Mitchill counted among his many • CAPRA • o f ACCREDITED s Monmouth County e P i c a n rk e accomplishments a voyage on Robert Fulton’s a g nd n A Board of Chosen Freeholders Recreatio first steamboat and the excavation of one of Board of Recreation Commissioners G11329-6/11 www.monmouthcountyparks.com America’s first mammoths. Y A W K R A P E T A T S N E D R A G 9/11 Memorial Built with donations raised by the 9/11 Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook Memorial Committee and the Friends of the Scenic Rd. (Ocean Blvd.) Atlantic Highlands, NJ (732) 872-0336 or 2670 Parks, the County’s 9/11 Memorial features a www.monmouthcountyparks.com timeline walkway to recollect the day’s events; a stone base carved with the names of the 147 county residents who lost their lives; and an eagle sculpture clutching a beam from one of the fallen towers. The eagle–America’s symbol of freedom–represents the patriotism shown throughout the country after the attacks.