May 3, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The NJDEP Division of Parks and Forestry reported several parks overrun yesterday. Governor Phil Murphy has warned if overcrowding happens he will shut parks down again. It is up to you not to overcrowd parks, if you see a park at capacity do not go since overcrowding will ruin it for the rest of the State. Multiple warnings have been issued about overcrowding and not practicing social distancing.

REMEMBER, COVID-19
IS NOT GONE
In order to KEEP PARKS OPEN and all visitors a safe distance from one another ⚠️ visit close to home, ⚠️ mask up, and ⚠️ make your stay short.

THESE LOCATIONS WERE OVERRUN YESTERDAY
 Barnegat Lighthouse State Park
 Bulls Island Recreation Area
 Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park
 Hacklebarney State Park
 Round Valley Recreation Area
 Wharton State Forest
 Wawayanda State Park
 Worthington State Forest

⚠️CONSIDER VISITING ELSEWHERE TODAY⚠️

Learn social distancing tips in our video: https://youtu.be/x4hc2d0ZKAM

UPDATES ON COVID-19 in NJ
Learn more about COVID-19 in New Jersey: http://covid19.nj.gov/

NJ residents can call 211 with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and to learn resources available to them.

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