Gloucester County, NJ Ordinances (2026)

Gloucester County bars leaving any motor vehicle in a park parking area or elsewhere after closing hours. Section 2(h) of the Parks Rules & Regulations also confines driving to…

Gloucester County bans propane tanks and other bottled cooking fuel in every park area under Section 2(t) of the Parks Rules & Regulations. Charcoal is the only fuel permitted for…

Gloucester County bans feeding geese, ducks, waterfowl and other wildlife at any time in any Park Area under Section 2(v) of the Parks Rules & Regulations. Violators face ejection from…

Gloucester County bars bringing any pet or animal into its parks, not just requiring a leash. Section 2(l) of the Parks Rules & Regulations exempts only guide, service, and seeing-eye…

Gloucester County bars park visitors from sleeping or protractedly lounging on benches, seats, or other park equipment under Section 2(kk) of the Parks Rules & Regulations. The…

Gloucester County bars erecting tents or any temporary shelter for overnight camping in its parks. Section 2(r) of the Parks Rules & Regulations also bans leaving house trailers, camp…

Gloucester County bans possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages anywhere in a Park Area under Section 2(z) of the Parks Rules & Regulations. The rule also bars anyone from being in…

Gloucester County parks allow tobacco and e-cigarette use outdoors. Section 2(aa) of the Parks Rules & Regulations bars smoking or vaping only inside indoor structures within a Park…

Gloucester County bars begging or soliciting money in a Park Area when it's done in a way that causes annoyance or alarm, or blocks other visitors' path. Section 2(ff) of the Parks…

Gloucester County's Parks Rules & Regulations flatly ban public urination and defecation in any County Park Area under Section 2(mm). The rule sits beside a companion dress-code…

Gloucester County lets visitors reserve pavilions and the Atkinson Memorial Park ballfield through the Parks and Recreation Department, with picnic areas otherwise handed out…

Gloucester County bars anyone from selling food or drink in a Park Area unless they hold a contract with the county as an authorized food vendor. Section 2(cc) of the Parks Rules &…

Gloucester County parks stay open daily during daylight hours only, except Christmas and New Year's Day, under Section 3(b) of the Parks Rules & Regulations. Illuminated ballfields…

Gloucester County bans dumping trash or refuse anywhere in its park system. Section 2(f) of the Parks Rules & Regulations requires visitors to use provided receptacles or carry trash…

Gloucester County bans flying drones in any county park. Section 2(j) of the Parks Rules & Regulations prohibits operating an unmanned aerial vehicle or remotely operated aircraft…

Gloucester County confines bicycling in its parks to paved roads or paths built for that purpose. Section 2(k) of the Parks Rules & Regulations also bars leaving a bike lying on the…