Kick Off Summer With A Picnic Party At Berkeley Island

BERKELEY, NJ — Celebrate the start of summer with Ocean County at one of its beautiful county parks.

The Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting its "Summer Picnic Party" on June 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island (399 Brennan Concourse).

“As the days get warmer and longer, this is the perfect way to start one of the best seasons in Ocean County,” said Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, chairwoman of the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. “There will be something for everyone to enjoy.”

Held rain or shine, the picnic features live music and entertainment by the Lenny Davis Band and Ken the Magician, along with food trucks, arts and crafts and games for families to enjoy.

The ever-popular spray park will be open, too.

“John C. Bartlett Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island is a beautiful park to spend a summer evening and watch the sunset and enjoy views of the Barnegat Bay,” Haines said. “I encourage everyone to come out and participate in this great event at one of our premier County Parks.”

After being damaged by Superstorm Sandy, the 25-acre park at Berkeley Island reopened in 2018 and was redesigned to include a spray park, playground, picnic areas, bocce, corn hole and horseshoe courts and a new fishing/crabbing pier.

Information regarding events can be found on the Ocean County Parks and Recreation's website http://www.oceancountyparks.org/, its Facebook page “Ocean County Parks & Recreation,” or the free Ocean County Parks and Recreation app which is available in the app store. Additionally, all the programs and associated information can be found in the Ocean County Parks, Recreation and Natural Lands Trust Newsletter, which is available online or it can be mailed to residents who request it by calling the parks department at 732-506-9090.