Ocean County parks now accepting Christmas trees

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Parks Department is now accepting Christmas trees for disposal. Ocean County residents are being encouraged to make recycling their Christmas trees part of their holiday…

Trump Order Lets 5th Graders and Their Families Free Entry to National Parks

DES MOINES, Iowa —  While at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt signed a Secretary’s Order that waives entrance fees to national parks, wildlife refuges and other public lands and…

Popular Travel Bloggers Kara and Nate Fined $1,000 for Filming in National Parks, Warned by FAA for Flying Drone

Popular YouTube travel bloggers Kara and Nate, who run a commercial YouTube channel with over 1.93 million subscribers said this week they received a $1,000 fine from the National Parks Service for…

With Help from Lakewood DPW, Geoghegan Announces Howell Parks Open Again

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Business Manager Brian Geoghegan, a lifelong resident of Toms River Township has announced parks in his town are reopened to the public after he forced their…

Police Announce Arrest of Two for Murder of Baltimore MTA Bus Driver Marcus Parks

BALTIMORE, MC – Commissioner Harrison, Mayor Young, and Representative from the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force and MTA Police, announced the arrests of two suspects in the murder of MTA Bus Driver Marcus…

Lakewood Township Mobilizes Public Works to Sanitize Howell Township Parks

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – Howell Township Business Manager Brian Geoghegan, who actually lives in Toms River, has announced that he will be partnering with nearby Lakewood Township to sanitize parks across Howell…

County Insider: Freeholder Virginia Haines Closed Parks Because Orthodox Jews Used them During Pandemic

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – In March and April, Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines was among the first elected officials in New Jersey to close parks, weeks ahead of Governor Phil Murphy’s executive…

Murphy Finally Allows Gyms and Indoor Water Parks, Amusement Parks to Reopen September 1st.

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 181, which permits gyms and health clubs, as well as amusement and water parks, to reopen their indoor premises to the public on…

Freeholder Haines Shuts Down Lakewood Parks

LAKEWOOD, NJ – Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines, 94, today announced she is once again closing parks in Ocean County. This time, two parks in Lakewood will be shut down as the…

Dave Portnoy’s Trump Interview Sparks Liberal Rebellion at Bar Stool Sports, Led by KFC

NEW YORK, NY – Kevin Clancy, aka KFC at Barstool Sports said on Friday that if company President Dave Portnoy keeps going down the path of politics, he’ll revolt again Portnoy’s new…

Big Brother is Here: NJ Police To Electronically Monitor and Charge People Not Wearing Masks in Parks

FREEHOLD BORO, NJ – The Freehold Boro Police Department is taking Governor Murphy’s public wearing of facemasks seriously and have announced they will be cracking down on violators. “Freehold Borough parks and…

People Used to Just Say “Hello” to Each Other When Passing in Parks….Now? They do this…

There was a time not too long ago when people passing each other on a park trail would smile, nod and maybe throw out a quick “hello”. In days of old, people…

Amusement Parks Reopening in NJ, A complete list of who and when

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Amusement Parks across New Jersey are reopening and here’s a list of those who have made their plans public. If you are a park operator and your park…

Governor Murphy: Amusement Parks, Water Parks and Playgrounds Reopen July 2nd

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Governor Murphy today said he will allow Amusement Parks, Playgrounds, and Waterparks to reopen on July 2nd. Standard social distancing rules will be in effect, meaning patrons will…

Murphy Deals Crippling Blow to Jersey Shore, Keeps Amusement Parks, Arcades and Water Parks Closed

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy today approved all outdoor recreational activities except for amusement parks, water parks and arcades, dealing another crippling blow to the Jersey Shore. “I hope we…

Here’s What A Trip to Six Flags Parks Will Look Like in 2020

JACKSON, NJ – Six Flags, the parent company of Six Flags Great Adventure is introducing the “new normal” in the amusement park industry as it released a promotional video explaining health and…

Bayville Drive-In Movies Back On, Parks All Reopened

BERKELEY TWP, NJ – Mayor Carmen Amato is happy to announce that Berkeley Township Parks will be fully opened this weekend. “Everyone has been extremely patient during this pandemic, as we all…

Berkeley Township Never Shut Down Beaches Or Parks, Now Has Great News to Share

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s been a little known secret during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the municipal parks and beaches in Berkeley Township never fully closed. While Mayor Amato did shut down…

Governor Murphy: You Won’t Have to Crap In A Bag At Parks This Weekend, Bathrooms Will Be Open

TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy announced today that he will allow bathrooms in parks to reopen this weekend. Parks, the state claims, were littered with bags of feces and bottles of…

Murphy, Callahan Warn NJ: Stop Leaving Feces and Urine in Bottles in Parks

TRENTON, NJ – While New Jersey’s parks and beaches are now open, Governor Phil Murphy has not allowed bathrooms in those parks to be opened, which has created a new epidemic within…

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