Crime & Safety

Gille Skate Park Event Coming Up On Friday Night, Lacey Police Chief Says

The event will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

LACEY TOWNSHIP - Get out your skateboards, scooters and in-line skates. Friday night is skate park night again at Gille Park.

The skate park will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a live DJ playing music. Lighting will be provided by the Lacey Township Police Department, with help from the Forked River and Lanoka Harbor fire departments. Both the Lacey Township EMS and Lanoka Harbor EMS will be also be on the scene.

Tonight will be the next to last night the skate park will be open. The last date will be on Nov. 3.

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The Lacey Municipal Police Foundation and the Lacey Township Municipal Alliance have partnered together to bring a mobile gaming trailer to this event. The mobile gaming trailer will be provided by "Party Crashers" and will be at the skate park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Age-appropriate games for the kids.
The "Party Crashers" mobile gaming trailer participated in last year's Lacey Day Event, and has participated in numerous events throughout Ocean County.

The skate park is specifically for the use of skateboards, scooters, and in-line skates. Bicycles are not permitted. All users are required to wear a helmet in the skate park at all times, and follow all of the posted skate park rules. Bottled water will be permitted in the park. Tom and Dee's Italian Ice will be on location.

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These events are being coordinated by the Lacey Township Recreation Department, the Lacey Township Police Department, the Lacey Township Municipal Alliance, and the Lacey Municipal Police Foundation.

For more information, call the Lacey Township Recreation Department at 609-693-6636 ext. 2203.

Photo: Courtesy of Lacey Township Police Department

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