Health & Fitness
Gloucester Township Walking Paths, Trails Reopen
All park walking paths and trails in Gloucester Township reopened on Friday, township officials announced.
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — All park walking paths and trails in Gloucester Township reopened on Friday following Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement that all state parks and golf courses will be permitted to reopen, officials announced.
Playgrounds and fields remain closed, and group play at township parks is prohibited, officials announced. Anyone using walking paths and trails must wear a cloth face covering and following social distancing guidelines.
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Parks had been closed since April 9. At the time, Murphy said he was closing them because "far too many incidents" at the state's various parks. Read more here: Gov. Murphy Closes Parks On NJ Coronavirus's Deadliest Day
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