TRENTON - New Jersey golf courses and parks will reopen on May 2, Governor Phil Murphy announced Wednesday morning via Twitter.
Murphy says social distancing guidelines will continue to be mandated, which includes keeping at least six feet apart from other individuals.
State parks and golf courses were closed on Apr. 7, after Gov. Murphy insisted the measure was needed to thwart the spread of the novel coronavirus.
While New Jersey's case total has risen to more than 113,500 cases and a devistating 6,442 deaths, the state has seen signs of stabilization over the recent days.