Gower Farm

Upper Freehold Township
Completed in 1989, 82 acres

The Monmouth Conservation Foundation purchased 82 acres of farmland adjacent to Walnford Park from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gower of Upper Freehold and then conveyed the acreage to the County for an addition to the park.

The Foundation arranged for the sale of the development rights to 77 adjoining acres (also owned by the Gowers) through the Farmland Preservation Program. Funding provided by the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders led to the successful preservation of the tract entire available open space.