Freeholders Drop Fees for Use of Parks

Camden County has eliminated fees for the use of facilities and fields in the county parks system in an effort to boost use of the parks

"The Freeholder Board encourages everyone to take advantage of the facilities in Camden County’s parks," said Freeholder Jeffrey L. Nash, the seven-member board’s liaison to the Parks Department. "By allowing individuals to reserve a picnic pavilion or ball field at no charge, we hope that more families will enjoy all that Camden County’s parks have to offer."

Camden County residents will continue to be asked to apply for park use permits to ensure the facilities they are requesting are available, but the fees will no longer apply to residents.  To obtain a park use permit, call the Camden County Parks Department at 856-216-2173.

Three of the 20 county parks are here in Haddonfield—Hopkins Pond is located on 33 acres off of Grove Street, on both sides of Hopkins Lane; Pennypacker Park is located on 32 acres near Kings Highway, Park Boulevard and Grove Street; Wallworth Park, which includes Evans Pond, is located on 56 acres in Cherry Hill and Haddonfield near Kings Highway and Brace Road.

Cooper River Park, one of the signature parks in the county system, spans more than 340 acres across four municipalities and features the largest children’s playground of any of the county parks, an 18-hole miniature golf course, the Camden County Golf Academy driving range, the Camden County Boathouse, and a 3.7-mile loop utilized by walkers, runners, and bikers every day.