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Entry to all of New Jersey’s state parks, forests and recreation areas this summer will be free of charge
According to Governor Phil Murphy, Governor Phil Murphy all New Jersey state parks, forests, and recreation sites would be free to visit this summer beginning Memorial Day Weekend. The one-year state parks fee holiday, which was proposed in the FY 2023 budget plan, is one of several fee waivers and initiatives aimed at increasing affordability and opportunity in New Jersey.
All visitors will be exempt from paying park entrance fees, regardless of where they live in the state. Anyone who has already purchased an annual State Park Pass for 2022 will be instantly refunded in full. Other park costs, such as camping, interpretive programs, and mobile sport fishing permits, will continue to be charged. This includes the Jersey Shore's Island Beach State Park.
“Presented in our FY2023 budget, the bold steps we have taken toward a more affordable Garden State will ensure access to our state parks for everyone – residents and visitors alike,” said Governor Murphy. “While incentivizing tourism and economic activity in our local communities, the fee holiday also promotes access to green, open space; thriving waterways; and the many natural wonders that make us proud to call New Jersey our home. We thank the Department of Environmental Protection for its devoted environmental stewardship, which enables each and every New Jerseyan to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits that safe outdoor activities provide.”
The New Jersey State Park System, with over 50 locations and 453,000 acres, attracts millions of people each year and is a major contribution to the state's summer tourism economy.
On Saturday, May 28, lifeguards at Island Beach State Park, the State Park Service's sole oceanfront swimming beach, will begin duty at 10 a.m.
In mid-June, lifeguards are expected to be on duty at nine swimming locations within the state park system. The State Park Service's
website allows park visitors to check the status of their preferred swimming location.
