Burlington County Parks To Reopen With Restrictions Saturday

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — All county-operated parks will reopen with restrictions Saturday following Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement that all state parks and golf courses will be permitted to reopen, Burlington County officials announced.

"Residents utilizing our parks for passive recreation will be required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing rules,” Burlington County Health Officer and Chair of the Burlington County Coronavirus Task Force Dr. Herb Conaway said. “Park rangers are authorized to enforce rules to ensure public safety. Park facilities, such as bathrooms, playgrounds and pavilions will remain closed. Though organized group activities are barred, walking trails and paths will again be open to the public.”

In accordance with state guidelines, access to parking will be reduced by half, according to officials. Read more here: Gov. Murphy To Reopen State Parks, Golf Courses In NJ

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Conaway is reminding residents to remain vigilant and not throw caution to the wind, as “our path to a new normal will be marked by illness and death for some.”

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

“Let's continue to work together to limit the shared tragic effects of COVID19," Conaway said.

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