# Open Gym — Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls (Thanksgiving week)

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Mon, Nov 23 (+2 more dates)
- Where: Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, 2566 Guam Lane, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
- Ages: All ages; 16 & under with adult
- Price: $8 per person per day
- Organizer: Monmouth County Park System
- Official page: https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?ID=4206
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Play basketball in a climate-controlled indoor gymnasium at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center during Thanksgiving week; lobby table games including air hockey and ping pong are also available. Kids ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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