Reservation of Picnic Areas and Availability:

Fee Schedule For County Residents:

Fee Schedule For Non-County Residents:

Exemptions:
Exemptions apply Monday through Thursday only and each group is permitted one exempt picnic per month. The following groups are eligible for an exempt picnic: Grammar, Middle and High Schools; Churches; and Senior Citizen Groups.

Cancellations:
Request for reimbursement of fee paid must be made to the Park Commission Office at least one month prior to the scheduled picnic date. Refunds will be issued to permit holders that submit a written request and return their originally issued permit with one month cancellation notice.

Inclement weather:
In the event of inclement weather, the permit holder is responsible for contacting the Park Commission at (609) 448-1854 or email at kdrulis@mercercounty.org, within 48 hours after their scheduled picnic to request reimbursement. The Park Commission will try to accommodate permit holder with another date, or a refund will be given. No refunds will be given if the Park Commission is not notified within the 48-hour time frame.

Hours:
Picnic areas are open 10:00 am to sunset.

Alcoholic Beverages:
Alcoholic beverage consumption is limited to moderate amounts of beer and wine during a meal. Beer must be in cans and wine in boxes only. Consumption is restricted to designated picnic areas only. One individual must be responsible for compliance with rules pertaining to the consumption of beer and wine.

Sports Equipment:
The Park Commission does not provide sports equipment.

NJ Fishing License Information
Anyone who is interested in obtaining a fresh water fishing license must contact the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish & Wildlife.
For Internet license/permit assistance please e-mail njwebmaster@als-xtn.com or call 1-888-773-8450.
For further information, please click on the following link:
http://njfishandwildlife.com/fishneed.htm

Recyclables:
All recyclables must be placed in proper containers.

Vehicle deliveries:
Vehicles used for delivery of food and beverages must be moved to parking areas within 30 minutes of event starting time issued on permit.

Emergency Assistance:
Dial 911

Park Ranger's Assistance:
(609) 443-8956 or 448-8974; Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm

Sheriff’s Department:
(609) 989-6111 - Monday - Friday 4pm - 7pm; Weekends - 24hrs. a day

The Following are prohibited in Designated Picnic Areas:

• Disorderly Conduct
  
• Gambling on premises
  
• Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
  
• Glass Beverages
  
• Egg-throwing Contest
  
• Pony Rides
  
• Tents of any type
  

No person shall call or hold any meetings or give any concert or public entertainment of any kind within a County Park or Recreation Area without first having obtained written permission in advance from the Director of Recreation and Events, or his duly designated representative, no later that one (1) month before the proposed date of use.

No person shall use loudspeakers, public address systems or amplifiers within a County Park or Recreation Area without first having obtained written permission in advance from the Director of Recreation and Events, or his duly designated representative. Nor shall any portable radio compact disc player or musical instrument be played in such a manner to create a nuisance.

All picnic areas are operated and maintained by the
Mercer County Park Commission
Recreation and Events Center
1638 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor, NJ 08550

• Can accommodate up to 300 people
  
• 25 picnic tables under the pavilion
  
• 16 park benches scattered throughout the area
  
• 12 electrical boxes
  
• Softball Field
  
• Basketball Court
  
• Volleyball Court
  
• Quoits pit
  
• Children’s play area
  
• Permanent restrooms
  
• Ample parking
  
• Trash/Recycling containers on premises

• Can accommodate up to 300 people
  
• 10 picnic tables under pavilion
  
• 7 electrical boxes
  
• 1 water fountain
  
• Softball Field (2 benches on field)
  
• Volleyball Court
  
• Quoits pit
  
• Children’s play area
  
• Walking Trail
  
• Restroom improvements with handicap accessibility
  
• Ample parking
  
• Trash/Recycling containers on premises

• Can accommodate up to 100 people
  
• 14 picnic tables under the pavilion and scattered throughout picnic area
  
• 7 electrical boxes
  
• 1 water fountain
  
• Benches overlooking Lake Mercer
  
• Restroom improvements with handicap accessibility
  
• Ample parking
  
• Trash/Recycling containers on premises
  

*Anyone 16 years or older who wants to fish New Jersey’s fresh waters must purchase a fishing license through the state.

• Can accommodate up to 300 people
  
• 24-foot by 65-foot pavilion
  
• 24-foot by 42-foot cook stand
  
• 30 picnic tables under the pavilions and scattered throughout picnic area
  
• 11 electrical boxes
  
• 2 water fountains
  
• 3 beverage sinks
  
• Softball Field
  
• Volleyball Court
  
• Quoits pit
  
• Children’s play area
  
• Permanent restrooms
  
• Ample Parking
  
• Trash/Recycling containers on premises

• Can accommodate up to 300
  
• 40 foot by 44-foot pavilion
  
• 20 foot by 40-foot cook stand
  
• 30 picnic tables
  
• 11 park benches scattered throughout area
  
• Softball Field
  
• Basketball Court
  
• Volleyball Court
  
• Children’s play area
  
• Walking trail along lake
  
• 10 electrical boxes
  
• 4 beverage sinks