Brick, NJ Outdoor Cooking: BBQ & Propane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit required
- Yes, to grill or cook in parks
- Grill type allowed
- Factory-built grills only
- Tabletop grills/elements
- Banned outright, no exceptions
- Group event grilling
- Permit under § 318-1(B)(5)
- Max penalty
- $2,000 fine or 90 days jail
Summary
Grilling or cooking food in a Brick Township park requires a permit, and only factory-built grills are allowed: tabletop grills and tabletop cooking elements are banned outright everywhere in the township's parks and recreation areas.
Grill or cook food without a permit issued for such purpose. Grills must be factory built, and under no circumstances shall any tabletop grills or tabletop cooking element of any sort be used. [Added 3-8-2016 by Ord. No. 4-16]
B. While in a public park or recreation area, all persons shall conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and, in particular, no person shall:
(1) Bring alcoholic beverages or drink the same at any time, nor shall any person be under the influence of intoxicating liquors in the park; provided, however, that any organization, association or group utilizing the premises known as "Windward Beach" or "Trader's Cove Marina and Park" pursuant to a group reservation shall be permitted to dispense beer to members of said group who may consume the same at said event, if a permit is obtained for such purpose pursuant to the provisions of § 217-3 of this article. [Amended 3-14-1978 by Ord. No. 204-A-78; 3-8-2016 by Ord. No. 4-16]
(2)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4577344; v53 updated 2025-12-09; through 12-09-2025).
Full Breakdown
Brick Township's Code § 318-1(A)(31) prohibits grilling or cooking food in any public park or recreation area without a permit, and requires any grill used to be factory-built: tabletop grills or tabletop cooking elements of any sort are barred outright, no exceptions. Groups reserving Windward Beach or Trader's Cove Marina and Park for an event can grill under a group permit issued per § 318-1(B)(5), subject to the same factory-built-grill requirement. The rule targets grills and camp stoves brought into township parks; it does not address propane grills on private balconies or in multifamily buildings, which this chapter leaves unregulated.
Violations & Fines
The Department of Parks and Recreation and Township police enforce Chapter 318; violators face repair/replacement costs for damaged property plus the Chapter 1 § 1-15 general penalty: up to $2,000 in fines or 90 days in jail.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does this rule cover grilling on my apartment balcony?
Sources & Official References
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