HIKE in JONES WOODS
Saturday, June 25, 2023 @1pm

 he BPA is leading a walk in Jones Woods (see map below) sponsored by Morris Twp as part of"Morris Township In Motion's season of walks and biking events.
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Enjoy the natural beauty of the Picatinny Valley while learning a bit of the history of one of Morris Township’s hidden gems.  Meet at 1:00pm at the gravel road entrance to Jones Woods located off Hillcrest Avenue near its intersection with East and West Lake Boulevards.

FAMILY FUN DAY
May 13, 2023 

Hundreds of people enjoyed children's games, a watercolor workshop, scavenger hunt (the flamingos are migrating here again!), Sit Spot nature exercise, Snakes 'n Scales live animal demo, County Sheriff K9 demo, guided walk in Jones Woods / Green Strip, food and lots and lots of fun!

There was a brief commemorative ceremony with officials from Morristown and Morris Township and the Burnham heirs. The Burnham Park Association gratefully acknowledges support from Morristown, Morris Township and the Burnham heirs.

​But wait, there's more!

​Throughout the year, we are planning hikes in Jones Woods and the Green Strip, a neighborhood time-travel stroll, habitat restoration projects, etc. Check back to this Anniversary page and sign up for our e-news to receive updates.

THEN & NOW

On April 19, 2023, the BPA, active since its founding in 1948, kicked off its 75th Anniversary celebration with a program spotlighting local history through the lens of the BPA with Then and Now presentations by Rick Bye, Paula Zimin and Dr. Lynn Siebert:

• 100 years in Burnham Park / Jones Woods
• 100 years of Burnham Estates development
• 75 years of BPA stewardship
• Future revitalization plans by Morristown, Morris Twp and the BPA in Burnham Park / Jones Woods / Green strip. 

View 3 historical presentations below and the Morristown Revitalization Plan for the future.

​Read more from MorristownGreen.com.

NJ Senator Anthony Bucco presented a citation to the BPA for 75 years of  "dedicated service to preserve the natural and historical resources of the community."

We thank the Morristown / Morris Twp Library for generously providing the 2- month-long (April - Memorial Day 2023) exhibit space, the spotlight event room, and for placing our Then and Now visuals on the Library website as a co-sponsor of this historic community event. 

Burnham Park Estates build out by year and lot

100 YEARS in BURNHAM PARK, JONES WOODS and NEIGHBORHOOD Visual Presentation

Ruth Higgins at Jones Woods, 10/29/1927, Morristown, NJ Frederick Curtiss Photograph Collection - The Morristown & Morris Township Library The North Jersey History & Genealogy Center. And Ruth Higgin's Rock 2023.  Then & Now in Burnham Park, Jones Woods and surrounding neighborhood.

75 Year History of stewardship by the Burnham Park Association