NJ amusement parks, water parks can re-open at 50 percent capacity on July 2nd

A re-opening date for New Jersey's amusement industry has finally been set.

At his daily briefing this afternoon, Governor Phil Murphy announced that amusement parks and water parks can begin welcoming guests on Thursday, July 2.

In terms of specific guidelines, Murphy noted that capacity at all parks will be limited to 50 percent to start, and that guests and employees will be required to wear masks.

Additional safety protocols are still being finalized.

Both Morey's Piers and Splash Zone Water Park are expected to make announcements with regard to their respective opening plans and operating procedures soon; both have been unable to open this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In late May, with rumors swirling about how Morey's Piers would approach an eventual re-opening, a representative informed Wildwood 365 that no permanent operations decisions had been made.

Yesterday, Morey's Piers issued a press release, announcing over 500 jobs available for the summer.

There is still no official word from Trenton on when arcades will be allowed to open, though various sources tell us that an update could come as early as tomorrow.