Lawrence Township Parks Remain Open, Officials Say

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lawrence Township parks remain open as long as park users observe social distancing guidelines, township officials said on Thursday.

Earlier this week, Gov. Phil Murphy ordered the closure of all state and county parks. However, this order doesn’t impact municipal parks, which allows the township to keep its local parks open. Read more here: Gov. Murphy Closes Parks On Coronavirus’s Deadliest Day

“We want our residents to continue to enjoy our local parks during this public health crisis, but we need your cooperation to refrain from congregating,” township officials said. “Should it become clear that the parks are posing a risk to further spread the coronavirus, we will have no choice but to close them.”

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“Please be safe and be well,” township officials. “Maintain social distancing. Wear a mask when out in public. Keep your hands clean and away from your face as much as possible.”

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