Are propane gas grills allowed in any Ocean County NJ State Parks

Park to Have a Family Picnic

by Linda
(Rahway)

Looking for a nice park to have a family get together. Preferably grills and shelter as well as a playground area for children's activities. I'm finding only places with large fees. Central Jersey is best location for us. Any help or advice is much appreciated.

Frank's Reply:
Hi Linda:

Unfortunately most decent picnic areas with grills, shelters, and other facilities for a group outing are going to charge a fee and a permit for the use of the facility.

I would suggest contacting the county park system in the areas your are willing to hold your outing for information on picnic areas, facilities, fees, and permits needed to hold your outing.

Not knowing the county you are interested in holding your outing, as an example, I have provided links (below) to the Middlesex County and Monmouth County Park Systems that offers information on the picnic areas for group outings:

http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/parksrecreation/parkspro.asp

http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2505

Planning a company picnic in Northern NJ

by Lucy
(Edgewater, NJ)

I would like to plan a company picnic for about 12 people no more than an hour from Edgewater, NJ.

Do you have any suggestions?

Hi Lucy;

Regards,

Frank

P.S. checkout New Jersey Picnic Areas for more picnic areas.

How Much Does It Cost To Rent A Pavilion At Windward Beach Park?

by julio rivera
(brick, new jersey,ocean county)

how much would it cost to rent the pavilion at windward beach for a family gathering?

Franks Reply:

Hi Julio;

new-jersey-leisure-guide.com is an on-line leisure web site and does not have any affiliation with Windward Beach Park in Brick Township, NJ.

For detailed information on renting a pavilion, I suggest you speak directly with the operators of Windward Beach Park at 732-262-1073.

Inquiry: Upscale Catered Picnics
in New Jersey

by Holly
( New York)

We'd like to throw a party for my mother as she turns 70 and thought it would be nice to do so in a lovely outdoor area. We would want it to be upscale (not camplike). Northern Jersey preferred. Any ideas -- we need a location and a caterer.

Hi Holly;
Here are a few suggested contacts that offer upscale catering and a choice of venues for a private outdoor social gathering in New Jersey:

Frungillo Caterers
90 Route 46 East
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
973-256-9380
They will caterer a special affair and recommend one of their dozens of unique venues such as mansions, castles, museums, wine vineyards, yards, and other open spaces for large tents.

Merri-Makers Catering
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
732-225-0009
They offer a variety of off-premise, outdoor gourmet catering options.

Crystal Springs Resort
Route 94
Vernon, New Jersey 07462
973-827-4357
A resort lodge offering an outdoor venue for a private catered affair

Meadow Wood Manor
461 Route 10 East
Randolph, NJ 07869
973-537-5454
Offers off-premise catering for 125 or more guests.
 
Best wishes for success on planning your mothers 70th birthday.

Frank Dalotto

Information on picnics, beer consumption and brochures on Windward Beach

by Jean
(Fargo, ND)

Would like to know some info on using Windward Beach for Picnic, BBQ In September 2010.Is beer allowed?

Can you send Brochures with pertinent Information.

Thank You,
Jean,
Fargo, ND

Reply:
Hi Jean:
Windward Beach Park in Brick Township, NJ has picnic tables for public use. However, barbecuing is only permitted by reserving a table and the BBQ must be a charcoal grill. Propane grills and alcohol are not permitted. To reserve a table, call 732-262-1073.

new-jersey-leisure-guide.com is an on-line service and does not offer any printed materials or mailings.

Best wishes on an enjoyable picnic,
Frank Dalotto

Looking To Hold A Bonfire With Alcohol
in South Central Jersey
For A High School Reunion

Looking To have my high school reunion in Ocean County, New Jersey. Looking for a place to have a bonfire and consume alcohol. Any suggestions?
Reply:

Hi,
New Jersey towns and beaches have strict ordinances against having bonfire parties with alcohol.

However, depending on what you had in mind, here are some venue suggestions for your high school reunion that offer a bonfire (or campfire) with alcohol.

Martell's Tiki Bar
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Tel: 732-892-0131
Can cater a private party on the beach with alcohol for 50 or more.

Private Picnic venues that can host a reunion

If your group is small, and an overnight camping experience is of interest, and a campfire is acceptable, here is a list of private campgrounds

Have a happy reunion,

www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com

Are There Any ParksThat Allow Canopy Tents and Bounch Houses?

by amanda
(neptune, nj)

Are there any parks in Monmouth or Ocean county that will allow bounce houses or canopy tents?
Frank's Reply:
Hi Amanda,
Monmouth and Ocean County Parks have restrictions on the use of canopy tents and kids bounce houses for any kind of group run event.

Is a Permit Needed for a Party at South Mountain Reservation

by KW
(Newark, NJ, USA)

I would like to know if I would need a permit to have a party at the park in South Mountain Reservation. It's for my son and there would be maybe 30-40 people there. I remember as a child going there and having cookouts with my family and we didn't need a permit but I'm not sure if things have changed since then. Thank you for your time!
Frank's Reply:
Hi KW;
Permits are needed for picnic's and parties at the South Mountain Reservation.

You can contact 973-268-3500, Ext. 242, to learn about the fees and to get a copy of the permit application.

What Is A Great, But Inexpensive New Jersey Group Picnic Spot

What is a great, but inexpensive spot for a group picnic (about 40 people)?

Frank's Reply:
Hi;
I would suggest contacting your local county parks department as a good source of having sites for inexpensive picnics.

Not knowing which county you live in, I am unable to give the best choices.

However, here is a sampling of some county park picnic areas in counties you may want to look into:

Bergen County:
Dahnert's Lake County Park
Midland Avenue, Garfield
(201) 336-7275

Wood Dale County Park
Prospect Avenue
Hillsdale
Park Ridge and Woodcliff Lake
(201) 336-7275

Camden County:
Cooper River Park
North and South Park Drives
Route 130 and Grove Street
Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood and Haddon Township
(856) 216-2117

Essex County:
South Mountain Reservation
So. Orange Ave. & Cherry Lane
West Orange
973-268-3500

Mercer County:
Mercer County Park
334 South Post Road
Princeton Jct
(609) 448-194

Middlesex County:
Second Avenue
Highland Park
(732) 745-3936

Merrill Park
Middlesex Turnpike
Woodbridge
(732) 745-3936

Monmouth County
Holmdel Park
44 Longstreet Road
Holmdel
(732) 946-9562

Shark River Park
1101 Schoolhouse Road
Wall
(732) 922-4080

Morris County:
Cooper Gristmill
66 Washington Tpke
Chester
(973) 326-7600

Lewis Morris Park
270 Mendham Rd
Morristown
(973) 326-7600

Passaic County:
Apshawa Preserve
West Milford
(973) 881-4921

Rifle Camp Park
Woodland Park
(973) 881-4921