Governor Murphy Shuts Down All State Parks, Trails, Beaches

Governor Murphy announced that effective at 8 pm on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, all state parks and forests will be closed until further notice. This full closure includes all park lots, grounds,…

Haines Says She Didn’t Close Parks Because of Orthodox Jewish Presence in Brick

Ocean County Freeholder said many young people in the county are contracting COVID-19 coronavirus, which led her to close the parks, not reports of large numbers of Orthodox Jewish residents. TOMS RIVER-Ocean…

Virginia Haines, Ocean County Freeholders to Close All County Parks Tonight

TOMS RIVER-She warned she was going to do it and today she did. After out-of-town residents visited Brick Township’s Mantoloking Bridge Park last week, Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholder Virginia…

Brick Township Latest to Close Parks and Beaches

In light of the continuing spread of Coronavirus in Brick Township and Ocean County and at the urging of Mayor John G. Ducey, Brick Township Police Chief James Riccio is amending his…

Eldest Freeholder Ginny Haines Threatens to Shut Down All County Parks

TOMS RIVER-Ocean County Freeholder Virginia Haines, 77, the eldest leader on the aging Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders is telling people to stay off her grass today. Haines, announced the closure…

Out of Work with Nothing to Do? Ocean County Parks Offering Social Media Programming

Coming live from the Nature Center at Cattus Island County Park in Toms River will be Nikki Vernachio, senior park naturalist, who will talk about the Box Turtle. “We encourage everyone to…

Berkeley Township Mayor: It’s important to keep our parks open

BAYVILLE-While towns like Toms River have opted to block residents from township parks, except for the pay to use Bey Lea Golf Course and the Winding River Skating Center, Berkeley Township Mayor…

No Mo’ Parks for Now in Toms River

Mayor Maurice B. “Mo” Hill and The Township of Toms River has announced it will close all parks and playgrounds due the ongoing coronavirus shutdowns. “In following with Governor Murphy’s guidelines regarding…

Ocean County Parks to Remain Open…Get Out and Get Some Fresh Air!

TOMS RIVER – With social distancing strongly encouraged by health officials, Ocean County Parks and Recreation will be keeping its 27 parks and two golf courses open to the public, but closing…

Latest Disney Parks News: Tons of NEW Snacks, Missing Characters, Hotel Bus Service Changes and MORE

Disney hotel bus service pull-back, new menus announced, Baymax is missing, and a whole new MouseGear — we’ve got ALL the latest Disney World news for you today! [Subscribe for more Disney…

Latest Disney Parks News: NEW Rides, Gutted Restaurants, TONS of Opening Dates and MORE!

The MOST anticipated new ride has finally opened at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios, familiar sights are gone from Epcot and a slew of new restaurants are on their way to Disney World.…

Latest Disney Parks News: My Disney Experience Updates, Tron Coaster Progress & Hotel Discounts!

A new way to make your FastPass reservations, a look at the Tron Coaster construction in Magic Kingdom and LOTS of hotel and Black Friday discounts to kick off your holiday shopping!…

Latest Disney Parks News: Holiday Parties & Decor, TONS of NEW Snacks, Must-Have Merch and MORE

It’s holiday season in Walt Disney World and Disneyland and we have SO much news to tell you about! From ALL the holiday special events and new decor to the CRAZY amount…

WASHINGTON POST: Death Toll Down at National Parks During Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC-The Washington Post reported today that the number of deaths in the country’s national parks has fallen since the government shutdown began. Citing an average of six deaths per week, the…

Field of Dreams Sparks Youth Sports Enthusiasm in Berkeley

Mayor Carmen F. Amato, Council members and the Pepe family held the official ribbon cutting of the new turf field at Veterans Park in Berkeley Township, at the Sam Pepe Memorial Stadium.…

Berkeley Police Nab Drug Dealer Selling Heroin in Public Parks

BERKELEY-Detective Bureau received numerous complaints regarding open air drug distribution throughout the Manitou Park Section of the Township. Several Concerned Citizens reported car and foot traffic in the area throughout the day…

Brick Township Parks Services Recognized by NJ Society of Engineers

Submitted by Brick Township Brick Township’s Municipal Recreation Facilities Improvement Project was awarded First Place in the category of the Municipal Parks / Recreation Projects by the New Jersey Society of Municipal…

Cigarette Sparks Trash Can Fire

LACEY-On Monday, January 1, 2018, at 2:03 a.m., Officers Martin Julian, Michael Baldasari, and Scott Keefe responded to the 700 block of Bermuda Drive in Forked River for a report of a…

Welder's sparks ignited fire which shut down Delaware Memorial Bridge

PENNSVILLE TWP. — Sparks from a welding project ignited the fire which caused the shutdown of both spans of the Delaware Memorial Bridge Wednesday, authorities said. All lanes on each direction have…

Christmas Tree Recycling Available at County Parks

TOMS RIVER – Christmas tress can be dropped off at many Ocean County Parks for recycling through the end of January. “For many years now, we have accepted discarded Christmas trees for…

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