Outdoor Cooking in Passaic County, NJ (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Passaic County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Passaic County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
BBQ & Propane Rules
Passaic County allows grilling in its parks but bans grills on tables or benches, bans deep fryers, torches, open fire pits and bonfires outright, and shuts down all grilling during posted fire bans, per Article II, Section 22.
Passaic County: Grill Rules for Park Cookouts
Some RestrictionsPassaic County Park Property Ordinance, Art. II, § 22 (rev. Aug. 12, 2025)
No person shall start or maintain a fire, except in the places provided for such a purpose. The use of a grill is allowed on park premises. Grills are not allowed on park tables or benches. If using charcoal, it must be taken with you when you leave. Deep fryers, torches, open fire pits, and bonfires are not allowed whatsoever. During active posted fire bans, no grilling is allowed regardless o...
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