72 °F Ocean City, US
June 19, 2026

Murphy: Amusement parks allowed to open July 2

Gov. Phil Murphy announced during his daily news conference Tuesday that playgrounds, water and amusement parks, as well as indoor recreation such as arcades, can reopen July 2. 

The governor said playgrounds, amusement parks and water parks will reopen on Thursday July 2, just in time for the July 4 holiday. He said he will announce a reopening of indoor recreation, including arcades, Wednesday.

The reopenings include rides on the boardwalks, but restrictions are in place.

  • The parks must reopen at 50 percent capacity and specific health guidance is being finalized.
  • Face coverings will be required of staff and attendees “where practicable.”
  • Lines for rides must be 6 feet apart and they must be disinfected.
  • Distance markers must be placed.

Related articles

The Longest Yarn opening day set at Aviation Museum

World War II-themed creation marks Battle of Normandy on D-Day ERMA — The World War II-themed traveling exhibit The Longest Yarn, which has been touring the UK and France since last June’s D-Day celebrations, is coming to Cape May County — and the call is going out for local helpers to be a part of […]

Cannabis vote is coming in Somers Point

Would allow retailer and distributor SOMERS POINT — City Council is expected to introduce a measure July 27 that would allow a cannabis retailer and a distributor to operate in Somers Point. City Council President Janice Johnston said last week the agenda is not official but that she expects the ordinance to be on it […]