Island Beach State Park at Jersey shore closed until further notice. Here's what we know
The park, with its beaches and amenities, is a popular day destination in Ocean County for Bucks County beachgoers.
'We are disappointed to report that the park is experiencing sewer line blockage issues that necessitates closing all restrooms within the park. Public restrooms are required as per the New Jersey Department of Health Public Recreational Bathing Code, and without operational restrooms, it would be both unsanitary and unsafe to allow visitors into the park,' the state Department of Environmental Protection's notice read on its Facebook page at about 11 p.m. Saturday.
The state said park staff are working to resolve the issue and make repairs, and would update its website and social media pages with updates.
The beautiful July 4th holiday weekend weather has kept the park busy as it closed due to being filled to capacity on Saturday. Sunday is bringing what would be another gorgeous beach day with 78° and mostly sunny skies.
it also closed on Friday due to capacity.
This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Island Beach State Park closed indefinitely at Jersey shore
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