Living In Manahawkin

08/05/2026

Across from Manahawkin flea market!

08/05/2026

Enrollment is open for our Toddler and Preschool Programs at St. Francis Community Center.

We currently have openings for children ages 13 months to 5 years and are accepting names for the 2026–2027 enrollment year.

Our year-round childcare program offers:
• Monday through Friday care
• Three convenient schedule options
• A nurturing and engaging learning environment
• Income-eligible subsidized slots

Call (609) 494-8861 ext. 114 or email [email protected] to learn more.

Spaces are limited. Enroll today!

08/05/2026

Isabella is officially SIX and looking as cute as ever! She’s celebrating her big day with all her friends and party fun a birthday girl could ask for! Happy birthday, Isabella! ❤️🐶🐾

06/30/2026

Beat the heat and cool off at a lifeguarded swimming area at New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites.

Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Island Beach State Park and from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at lakefront swimming areas.

🏖️ Island Beach State Park – 7 days a week
🏖 Atsion Recreation Area (Wharton State Forest) – Open Wednesday - Sunday
🏖 Bass River State Forest – Open Wednesday - Sunday
🏖 Belleplain State Forest – Open Wednesday - Sunday
🏖 Cheesequake State Park – Open Wednesday - Sunday
🏖 High Point State Park and New Jersey Veterans' Memorial – Swimming closed. Lifeguards needed!
🏖 Hopatcong State Park – Open Wednesday - Sunday
🏖 Parvin State Park – Swimming closed for the 2026 season.
🏖 Round Valley Recreation Area – Open Wednesday - Sunday
🏖 Swartswood State Park – Open Saturday & Sunday
🏖 Wawayanda State Park – Open Wednesday - Sunday

New Jersey State Parks is recruiting and training additional lifeguards statewide. Learn more at: nj.gov/dep/workinparks

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
⚠️ Check the operating status of your favorite state park or forest before visiting to see whether it has reached capacity: https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/get-outside/parkstatus/
🏊🏻‍♂️Swimming is only permitted when lifeguards are on duty.
♻KEEP IT CLEAN AND GREEN! Protect local habitats by taking your trash with you. Whatever you carry into the park, plan on carrying it out too. Bring a bag or two for trash, recycling and cleaning up after your pet. There are no trash receptacles in the park.
🦺Any lifejackets used in state park swimming areas must be US Coast Guard approved.
🏊🏻‍♂️If you are interested in becoming a New Jersey State Parks lifeguard, visit: nj.gov/dep/workinparks

06/30/2026

06/30/2026

The August 4th event at Manahawkin Lake Park will run from 5 to 8 p.m. as police seek sponsors and vendors.

The Aug. 4 event at Manahawkin Lake Park will run from 5 to 8 p.m. as police seek sponsors and vendors.

06/30/2026

06/30/2026

FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY - Parks & Wildlife Maintenance Apprentice

📍 Positions available statewide

Do you love the outdoors? Enjoy hands-on work? Want to make a meaningful impact? Now is your chance to launch your career working outdoors while gaining hands-on experience maintaining New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites. In this two-year training program, apprentices develop the skills needed to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks related to the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of structures, facilities, equipment and grounds.

Salary Range: $42,447.94 – $61,198.74

Positions available at:
📍 Allaire State Park (Monmouth County)
📍 Brendan T Byrne State Forest(Burlington County)
📍 Stokes State Forest (Sussex County)

Responsibilities include providing custodial services to ensure the health and safety of visitors, performing minor and major repairs, snow removal, basic painting and carpentry work. Additional duties include maintaining roadways and outdoor recreational facilities, as well as the upkeep of park infrastructure.

Applications are due by 4 p.m. on July 8.

🔗 Learn more and apply today: https://njdepartmentofenvironmentalprotection.applytojob.com/apply/Qo56vrIIjR/SPFHS202617-Parks-And-Wildlife-Maintenance-Apprentice

As a New Jersey State Department, the Department of Environmental Protection offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
✅ Paid Benefit Leave
✅ Holiday Pay
✅ Alternative Workweek Program*
✅ Telework*
✅ Pension Deferred Compensation
✅ Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
✅ Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
✅ Commuter Tax Savings Program
✅ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
✅ Tuition Reimbursement*

*Pursuant to the State/Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

06/30/2026

🎶☀️ Summer nights are back in Stafford Township starting Next Week! ☀️🎶

Grab your lawn chair, bring your family and friends, and join us at beautiful Manahawkin Lake Park for the Stafford Historical Society's Summer Concert Series!

🎵 Every Monday Evening Starting July 6th, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Manahawkin Lake Park
48 N. Main Street

Enjoy live music all summer long featuring a variety of talented bands, plus Monday evening Pop-Up Markets beginning at 5:00 PM!

Whether you're looking for a relaxing evening by the lake or a fun night out with the family, there's something for everyone.

🎼 Please see the concert schedule below!

For weather updates, cancellations, and day-of event information, please visit the recreation page: https://www.facebook.com/staffordrecreation

We hope to see you there!