Corson's Inlet State Park Quietly Reopens

OCEAN CITY, NJ — Corson's Inlet State Park quietly reopened. Officials closed the beach May 2, less than a day after New Jersey state parks reopened.

There was no formal announcement regarding Corson's Inlet's reopening. But the beach reopened last weekend, according to Larry Hajna, a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection spokesperson.

The opening coincided with Ocean City also allowing people back on its beaches last weekend. Ocean City will allow more activities on its beaches beginning Saturday. Read more: Ocean City To Allow More Beach Activities Saturday

Although several people had a nice time at Corson's Inlet, some social media posts showed and commented on crowds at the beach. Read more: Corson's Inlet State Park Closes Beach Shortly After Reopening

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After the State reopened its parks, the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry said that people should take the following precautions:

• stay close to home
• with bathrooms closed, "go" before you go
• no picnicking
• stay no longer than two hours
• put your mask up when near others
• no parking along roads

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