Mercer County Parks, Golf Courses To Reopen Saturday

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Mercer County will reopen county parks and golf courses beginning Saturday with new coronavirus restrictions following Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement.

Here is a look at what will reopen and remain closed beginning on Saturday.

Open:

• County parkland and lakes will be open for the public and for passive recreation only. Permitted activities include walking, running, biking, fishing and boating.
• All four County golf courses will reopen to the public and operate at reduced capacity. Golf carts will not be available; all golfers will only be allowed to walk the course while maintaining social distancing standards. Tee time bookings and payments can only be made online through the golf website at golfmercercounty.com/tee-times. In-person bookings and payments will not be accepted. Each day will have limited capacity for golfers.

Closed:

• Dog parks, playgrounds and restrooms will remain closed to the public.
• Sporting and field events, picnics, public gatherings and all active recreation will not be permitted in the parks at this time. All park patrons must abide by social distancing standards put in place by the governor. Social distancing requirements will be strictly enforced.
• Golf course clubhouses, restrooms, pro shops and driving ranges will remain closed.

Following public safety measures, use of face masks is strongly encouraged in the parks and golf courses during this time.

Murphy said during his press conference he's reopening state parks and allowing golf courses to reopen with statewide restrictions. However, he left it up to the local counties' discretion whether they plan to reopen. Read More: Gov. Murphy To Reopen State Parks, Golf Courses In NJ Coronavirus

For up-to-date information on the reopening of parks and golf courses, visit
mercercountyparks.org or golfmercercounty.com.

• Read more: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know

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