Outdoor Cooking in Union County, NJ (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Union County, New Jersey.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Union County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
BBQ & Propane Rules
Union County allows charcoal grills and barbecues in its parks only in designated cooking areas, using approved equipment kept at least ten feet from any tree or building. A fire, grill, or barbecue must stay under continuous adult supervision from lighting to full extinguishment.
Grills and Fires in Union County Parks
Some RestrictionsLaws of Union County § 115-7
No personal shall kindle, build, maintain, or use a fire in any park or other recreational facility owned or under the control of the County of Union, unless said fire is built, kindled or maintained in the fireplace structures designed for open fires. Charcoal grills and barbecues are permitted provided that they are of an approved type and used in areas designated for charcoal or barbecue coo...
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