New Jersey Governor to reopen state parks, golf courses

<p>New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he's reopening state parks and allowing golf courses to reopen as early as Saturday.</p><p>Murphy eased closures that he put in place April 7, opening all state parks as the state still grapples with high rates of the coronavirus.</p><p>The governor said he made the decision based on “data, science, fact,” and not because of protests from some residents and opposition from some lawmakers.</p><p>But as people return to parks there will be rules in place to maintain social distancing, including limiting parking capacity to half of what is typically allowed.</p><p>Playgrounds, restrooms and visitor centers will remain closed, and organized activities including team sports are prohibited, the governor said. Wearing masks is strongly urged.</p><p>On Tuesday, hundreds of protesters gathered in Trenton to demand Murphy lift the near-lockdown orders.</p>