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1. How do I reserve a pavilion?

Reservations for picnic pavilion may be made online here or by calling the Gloucester County Parks and Recreation office at 856-251-6710, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Reservations can be made from the first working day starting in January of the same year. Shelters may be reserved for the same year only - not for the next year. 

2. Do you allow weddings or receptions in the parks?

Parks are public facilities and cannot be closed for private events. Throughout the year there are various activities, programs and special events that take place each day. However, residents are free to have their wedding ceremonies in the park, keeping in mind that no area of the park can be closed to the public. Also please note that no chairs or structures can be set up to accommodate a wedding.

3. How do I reserve a ball field?

All field reservations are made by emailing written requests to Liz Gibbs.

4. How can I get on your County and/or Parks and Recreation email list?

Contact our administrative office at 856-251-6710.

5. What parks allow fishing and are there rules for fishing in the park?

There are two County owned parks that allow fishing, which are Scotland Run Park and Greenwich Lake Park. You must have a valid fishing license to fish at any of the County Parks. Children age 15 or under do not require a fishing license.

6. Where is the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office located?

James G. Atkinson Park
138 Bethel Mill Rd.
Sewell, NJ 08080

7. Do you take care of injured wildlife?

We are not qualified to rehabilitate injured wildlife. Please call the Gloucester County Animal Shelter at 856-881-2828.

8. Can I release any wildlife into the park?

Anything you find in nature let it be, however if the wildlife poses a danger please contact the Gloucester County Animal Shelter at 856-881-2828.

9. Can I bring my dog to the park?

For the safety of all visitors and the cleanliness of our parks, we do not allow dogs in any of the county parks.