Fishing Derby For Residents With Disabilities Coming Soon To Union Co.

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County residents are invited to grab some bait and tackle and participate in the Fall Fishing Derby for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside.

Hosted by the Union County Board of County Commissioners, the derby will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The Fishing Derby is a free event and welcome to all ages, but pre-registration is required. To register online visit Union County’s secure registration page at ucnj.org/opsn-reg or call 908-527-4781 for assistance.

“The Fishing Derby is a wonderful way to celebrate the last days of summer in our parks,” said Union County Commissioner Chair Rebecca L. Williams. “We invite residents young and older to come and enjoy the outdoors at this fun community event.”

Chairs and fishing poles will be provided free of charge. Participants are also welcome to bring their own chairs and fishing gear.

The Fishing Derby is an event of the Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs, under the Division of Individual and Family Support Services of the Union County Department of Human Services. The Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club is co-sponsoring the event. They will organize contests and prizes will be awarded to participants.

The Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs partners with community centers, schools, colleges, YMCAs, businesses, support organizations and volunteer groups to present recreational events and programs at county facilities as well as locations in various municipalities.

To register for other recreational events or programs provided by the office, visit ucnj.org/opsn-reg.

More information about the Office for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs is available at ucnj.org/special-needs.

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