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Outdoor Cooking in Hamilton, NJ (2026)

1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Hamilton, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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BBQ & Propane Rules

Hamilton Township bans propane grills entirely on park and recreation land. Visitors may only use the grills permanently installed by the Township or bring their own charcoal grill; a propane unit, portable or otherwise, cannot come into a Township park at all under Code § 340-1A(27).

Hamilton Township Bans Propane Grills in Parks

Significant Restrictions

Hamilton Township Code § 340-1A(27)

Use any grill except those permanently located within a public park or recreation area. Charcoal grills may be brought and used. Propane grills are strictly prohibited. [Added 9-16-2014 by Ord. No. 14-065]

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Hamilton city rules.

Outdoor Cooking in Mercer County