The 675 acre Thompson Park is the largest developed park in our Park System and is located in Monroe Township and Jamesburg. The park features Manalapan Lake, a 30 acre lake periodically stocked with fish by the State Division of Fish and Wildlife. This lake is a favorite spot for local anglers. While gas powered boats are prohibited, park visitors are welcome to use the lake for canoeing, kayaking, or small boats powered by electric motors.

The Thompson Park Dog Park is a very popular facility to bring your friends and family - both two and four legged! Dog parks got their start in California and have become popular all across the country - Middlesex County is certainly no exception. At this dog park, dog owners can bring their pets to exercise and play in a leash-free environment. The two and a half acre facility is divided into two sections - one for large dogs and one for smaller breeds.

Acreage: 616 Acres

Key Feature: Thirty Acre Manalapan Lake and Small Boat Launching Ramp

• Map of Thompson Park
• Map of Thompson Park Trails
• Map of Thompson Park Conservation Area Trails
• Map of Thompson Park Schoolhouse Road Trails
• Thompson Park Birding Checklist

Driving Directions and GPS Coordinates

Driving Directions, Crossroads, and GPS Coordinates

• Monroe Township and Borough of Jamesburg
• Intersection of:
  
  • Lakeview Drive and Forsgate Drive (Entrance by Lake and Picnic Areas)
  • Perrineville Road and Schoolhouse Road (Entrance by Soccer Fields and Dog Park)
• GPS Coordinates:
  
  • By Lake - 40°20'37.1"N 74°26'08.8"W
  • By Dog Park - N 40° 20' 3.753", W 74° 26' 8.556"

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From Route 287:

• Take Exit for Route 1 South
• Follow directions for Route 1

From Route 1:

• Take 130 South
• Take 32 East
• 32 East turns into Forsgate Dr.
• Follow to the traffic light for Perrineville Rd. & Forsgate Dr.
• Go straight through
• Park is on the right

From Route 18:

• Take Main St. (615 South – Spotswood)
• This turns into Manalapan Rd. (615)
• Follow 615 into Jamesburg
• After intersection, 615 & 522 you will cross over Forsgate Dr. onto Perrineville Rd.
• After passing Jamesburg Municipal Complex on left, park is on the left

From Route 9:

• Turn off at Texas Rd. (520 West)
• Make left onto Englishtown Rd. (613 South)
• Make quick right onto Matchaponix Ave. (612 West)
• This turns into Pergola Ave.
• Make right at end of road (Buckelew Ave.)
• Make first left onto Forsgate Dr.
• Park is on the left

From Garden State Parkway:

• Take Exit for Route 9
• Get on Route 9 South
• Follow directions for Route 9

From NJ Turnpike:

• Take Exit 8A
• Take 32 East Monroe
• 32 East will turn into CR 612 (Forsgate Dr.)
• Follow to the traffic light for Perrineville Rd. & Forsgate Dr.
• Go straight through
• Park is on the right