Visiting Monroe Township

Monroe works best as a recreation, family-visit and regional-base destination. Its strongest visitor assets are Thompson Park, historic Dey Farm, township parks and trails, Forsgate Country Club and a full-service hotel near the Turnpike/Forsgate corridor.

Things to see & do

Thompson Park

Large county park with Manalapan Lake, trails, picnic areas, sports facilities and broad open space.

Dey Farm Historic Site

401 Federal Road · historic-preservation site with seasonal first-Sunday open houses May through October and special events.

Veterans Park

61 Avenue K · family recreation including playground and spray-park facilities.

James Monroe Memorial Park

140 Dey Grove Road · township recreation and natural setting.

Forsgate Country Club

375 Forsgate Drive · private club with 36 holes of golf plus event and wedding facilities.

Local dining

Monroe's restaurant choices are spread across Applegarth, Spotswood-Englishtown, Perrineville, Forsgate and Route 33.

Stay in Monroe Township

HotelDoubleTree by Hilton Monroe Township Cranbury

390 Forsgate Drive · 609-662-3271

150-room full-service hotel with on-site dining, indoor pool, fitness center, free parking, meeting rooms and event space near the New Jersey Turnpike.

Visitor planning

Parks & RecreationTownship facilities and programs. Dey Farm / Historic PreservationCurrent open-house and event information. Food & DrinkCurrent in-town restaurants, cafés, delis and bakeries.

Large-township note: Monroe's attractions and businesses are spread over more than 40 square miles. Driving is generally necessary between many destinations, so check addresses before planning a multi-stop visit.