< Back Frequently Asked Questions What is a Mulch Volcano? What is the difference between the STC and Tree Conservation? The Shade Tree Commission's mission embraces tree conservation, and is more than just tree conservation. The Rumson Shade Tree Commission promotes "Right Tree, Right Place" as a means to develop a thriving tree resource in the borough. This simply means that trees need space to grow both above and below ground. Choose a tree where the ultimate height and spread will not conflict with pedestrians, vehicles, utility lines nor buildings. Previous Next

< Back 29 E. RIVER ROAD Year Built: 1922 Property Description Block: 39 Lot: 3 Year Built: 1922 Style: Colonial Foundation: Brick Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Well Maintained

< Back 5 OSPREY LANE Year Built: 1902 Property Description Block: 126 Lot: 13 Year Built: 1902 Style: Shingle Style Structure: Wood Frame This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Recently restored in fine condition.

The project will be completed in two phases as construction is completed over the next 12 to 18 months.  < Back West Park/Jumping Point Park Improvement Project The project will be completed in two phases as construction is completed over the next 12 to 18 months. Project Overview The Borough of Rumson is developing a project to improve the use of the existing Borough owned West Park. As the new Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge construction comes to an end, the Borough is going to take advantage of Monmouth County Park’s Green Acres Open Space Grant (MCOS) Program’s funding cycle and apply for funding to rehabilitate both north and south sides of the park. The project will be completed in two phases as construction is completed over the next 12 to 18 months. The 5.72-acre park (2.85 acres north of Rumson Road, and 2.87 acres south of Rumson Road) currently has a significant landscaped area that has been completely altered by ongoing construction for the Replacement of Bridge S-32 (CR 520 – Rumson Road) over Shrewsbury River. The new plan includes updated playground equipment as well as site improvements which include: New landscaping. Additional walkways. The plan also includes planting and replacing trees impacted during construction on both the north and south side of the park. The site is the main entrance into the Borough of Rumson from Sea Bright, and is adjacent to the local West Park section of the Borough of Rumson. It is an ideal, highly accessible, convenient location for an updated playground and would be a significant improvement to the adjoining local neighborhood. The Borough is requesting the full $500,000 Monmouth County Open Space Grant to help fund the approximately $900,000 project. The Borough anticipates construction on Phase One (south side of the park) to begin in spring 2026. West Park/Jumping Point Park Concept Plan June 2025 .pdf Download PDF • 1.63MB Public Hearing Notice: West Park/Jumping Point Park Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on a 2025 Monmouth County Municipal Park Improvement Grant Program application to be submitted by the Borough of Rumson for the proposed West Park/ Jumping Point Park Playground and Recreation Area Improvements Project at the foot of the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge, Rumson, NJ 07760, also known as Block 80, Lot 1 and Block 143, Lots 1 & 2. The Public Hearing on the proposed improvement project will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the Charles S. Callman Courtroom of Rumson Borough Hall, 80 East River Road, Rumson, NJ 07760 at 7:00 p.m. at which time all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and will be accepted by the Municipal Clerk prior to the hearing date and time. The application is available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Borough Hall. The project details are also available on the Borough’s website at https://www.rumsonnj.gov/rumsonprojects/jumping-point-park . Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk **RENDERINGS DO NOT REPRESENT FINAL DESIGN ** Project Gallery Previous Next

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< Back 121 AVENUE OF TWO RIVERS Year Built: 1895 Property Description Block: 100 Lot: 11 Year Built: 1895 Historic Name: W.E. Strong House Style: Colonial Revival Built by: Pearsall Bogle Architect: Charles Woods Structure: Wood Frame This structure is considered: Significant Comment: Restored and maintained in original condition. See Rumson Vol. II p 18; Shaping a Superlative Suburb pp 74-78; Legendary Locals p 16 for additional information.

< Back 160 E. RIVER ROAD Year Built: 1902 Property Description Block: 61 Lot: 28 Year Built: 1902 Style: Early American Colonial Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Rehabilitated using modern materials.

d27d4353-090c-4f16-8a06-4d8eb2873db8 < Back News Articles Welcome to the News Article section of the Historic Preservation Commission Website. The purpose of this section is to provide current news articles on historic properties in Rumson and nearby towns. We will also include articles that provide a resource for researching properties/homes, which may be of interest to residents. Historic-Havens-Jersey-Shore-Notables .pdf Download PDF • 606KB Lauriston-Estate .pdf Download PDF • 2.75MB The-Monmouth-County-Archives .pdf Download PDF • 1.32MB Oceanic-Free-Library .pdf Download PDF • 929KB Sandlass-House .pdf Download PDF • 844KB Sandlass-House-Update .pdf Download PDF • 644KB Sea-Bright-Lawn-Tennis-and-Cricket-Club .pdf Download PDF • 341KB Historic-Havens-A-Walk-Among-the-Tombstones .pdf Download PDF • 2.64MB

< Back 55 CENTER STREET Year Built: 1906 Property Description Block: 62 Lot: 28 Year Built: 1906 Style: Modified Structure Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Structure altered over time. Little of the original is existing. Current location of the Junior League of Monmouth County

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< Back 17 CEDAR AVENUE Year Built: 1917 Property Description Block: 70 Lot: 30 Year Built: 1917 Style: American Bungalow Foundation: Masonry Structure: Wood Frame Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Renovated over time using modern materials.

< Back 4 BLACKPOINT HORSESHOE Year Built: 1922 Property Description Block: 78 Lot: 1 Year Built: 1922 Style: French Norman Foundation: Masonry Structure: Block/Stucco Fenestration: Double Hung Comment: Well maintained