PRESERVING the RICHNESS of the OUTDOORS
Burnham Park Association
Burnham Park was donated to the Town of Morristown, New Jersey, by the visionary Frederick and Catherine Burnham in 1911 to provide passive open space for the enjoyment of those who did not have large tracts of land themselves and to provide a natural woodland space for the relaxation of the public.
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The Burnham Park Association is a nonprofit, grassroots all-volunteer organization founded in 1948 to serve as stewards of Burnham Park, Jones Woods, the Green Strip and surrounding areas. The BPA is dedicated to preserving, protecting environmentally sensitive lands, viewsheds, critical natural resources and historic sites. It collaborates with other organizations on various projects and events, and works to educate area citizens, promoting community engagement with the goal of preserving a beautiful area for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations. ​
Events
Burnham Park Devining
February-March 2025
The Morristown Shade Tree Commission has developed an invasives removal attack plan for Burnham Park. BPA volunteers have begun removing vines that are strangling trees in the upper section of the park. Let us know if you'd like to join this effort.
BPA Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, April 30 @7:30pm
Meetings are virtual and open to anyone. Find out what's happening, provide input, learn about volunteer opportunities. Contact us for the Zoom invite if you'd like to attend.
Invasives Out - Native Plants In
2025
The Morris Township Environmental Commission BPA has received some funding to hire Ecological Solutions to professionally remove invasives in Jones Woods and the Green Strip. The BPA has offered to provide supplemental funding and volunteer support. Let us know if you'd like to join this effort. The work, coordinated through Morris Township, would not take place until late Spring 2025.
BPA Neighborhood
The BPA neighborhood is located in Morristown and Morris Township, New Jersey. It roughly encompasses Hillcrest Ave, East Lake Blvd, West Lake Blvd, Burnham Pkwy, Mendham Rd / Washington St, Dellwood Ave, Log Rd, Edgehill Ave, Midland Dr, Springview Dr, Fairmount Ave, Ferndale Ave, Parkview Plaza, Edgar Place, Dorothy Drive, Grace Way, Upper Field Rd and Millers Farm Rd.
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Living within these boundaries is not required for membership or to participate in BPA activity. We have members from adjacent neighborhoods and other locations within and beyond Morristown and Morris Twp.