LaScala's Opening New Restaurant At Cooper River Park

The LaScala Restaurant Group will bring creative pizza, artisan Italian food and world beers to Cooper River Park by the end of the year. LaScala’s will occupy the former Cooper House, which is currently closed for renovations, county officials announced. An opening is targeted for early December, but no date had been set as of Tuesday.

“We are excited to partner with the LaScala Restaurant Group to bring this new casual concept to Cooper River Park,” Freeholder Jeff Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department, said. “With its diverse menu and commanding view of the Cooper River, this will become another reason to visit one of Camden County’s great public spaces.”

For many years, the Lobster Trap occupied the 6,572 square-foot restaurant space. The KTMK Group operated the Cooper House from June 5, 2016, to Nov. 10, 2017. The LaScala Restaurant Group is assuming KTMK’s lease, which has two years remaining.

LaScala’s eateries have been open to residents in Philadelphia and South Jersey since 1991. It has won multiple “Best in Philly” titles. The newest restaurant will be located at t 5300 North Park Drive in Pennsauken Township on the banks of the river and adjacent to Veterans Island.

“This is a great opportunity for us to offer some amazing food in a truly one-of-a-kind setting,” Rob LaScala said. “We are enthusiastic to be a part of the excitement taking place in Cooper River Park and being able to provide top-flight service to the thousands of visitors.”

“This will be the perfect place to enjoy a meal along the river, or to have a relaxing dinner with an incredible sunset as a backdrop,” Nash said. “This restaurant will quickly become Cooper River Park’s destination within a destination.”

All gift cards and parties booked at the Cooper House will be honored by the new vendor. Anyone with questions about previous bookings can call 856-795-0007.

Spanning more than 340 acres across four municipalities, Cooper River Park contains multiple picnic areas; a 3.7-mile loop for walkers, runners and bikers; and, the largest children’s playground in any of the county parks. The Cooper River’s Olympic-distance, 2,000-meter straightaway is widely known as one of rowing venues in the country, home to numerous world-class regattas and the Cooper River Boathouse.

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