As immigrants from Scotland were emigrating to western Monmouth County during the 1600s, they encountered the indigenous Lenape people that had already lived there.

[3][4] Old Tennent Church in neighboring Manalapan Township, New Jersey was emblematic of the immense Scottish influence during the early Colonial period.

[5] The Topanemus namesake continues to live on, through street signs, historical place-markers, and park names.

[6] The park features nature trails, benches, picnic tables, a playground, open fields, and a beautiful array of native plants, trees, and shrubs.

It is the borough's annual seasonal celebration, with a wide assortment of family friendly activities, such as: paddle boats, food trucks, vendors, kids attractions, and live music venues, along with some reenactments of life in the general area during the colonial period.