Berkeley To Show Drive-In Movies At Veterans Park

BERKELEY, NJ — Drive-in movies have reemerged during the coronavirus pandemic, and now they're coming to Berkeley. The Township will show three drive-in movies at Veterans Park.

The first move will play June 6. Residents must register in advance because of space limitations — first come, first serve.

Families will be able to vote on which movies get shown through the Township's Facebook page beginning Monday.

Gatherings of vehicles for drive-in movies or religious services are no longer a violation of Phil Murphy's executive orders, the governor announced Wednesday. Cars must stay at least 6 feet apart with windows remaining closed. Read more: Gov. Phil Murphy To Reopen More NJ Businesses Amid Coronavirus

Parks to Fully Open

Mayor Carmen Amato also announced Friday that municipal parks will fully reopen this weekend. The parks remained open for passive recreation such as walking and running, but the bathrooms and playground equipment stayed closed.

The playgrounds and restrooms will reopen and get sanitized regularly. Everyone must still adhere to social distancing.

New Jersey Coronavirus Updates: Don't miss local and statewide announcements about novel coronavirus precautions. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters.

Basketball courts are open for shooting hoops only. No organized or pickup games are allowed. Tennis will be limited to singles play.

Field use is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No organized or contact activities or sports are allowed, as per State orders.

"I am so very proud of all Berkeley Township residents and our employees for the cooperation and strength they have shown throughout this crisis," Amato said. "We have all operated within the governor’s parameters, while at the same time, understanding that people need fresh air and sunshine."

Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

Click here to get Patch email notifications on this or other local news articles or get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our app. Download here. Follow Berkeley Patch on Facebook. Have a news tip? Email josh.bakan@patch.com.