Asbury Park Expands Outdoor Dining (UPDATE)

ASBURY PARK – Asbury Park has taken steps to expand outdoor dining through Labor Day.

Starting Thursday and running through Labor Day, Sept. 7, this area will be closed to through traffic and parking seven days a week to allow for the expansion of dining and retail.

• Cookman Avenue – from Emory Street to Bangs Avenue

Other steps were taken on Thursday that will be in effect through Monday, July 27.

On Thursdays at 3 p.m. through Sundays at 10 p.m., these streets will be closed to through traffic and parking to allow for the expansion of dining and retail, and parking and through-traffic will be prohibited starting Thursday 12 p.m. through Monday 7 a.m.:

• Cookman Avenue – from Main Street to Emory Street
• Mattison Avenue – from Bond Street to Emory Street

In these pedestrian areas:

• No skateboards, scooters or bike riding permitted. Please walk your bikes (bikes racks are located on Cookman Avenue at Main Street. Please remember to lock your bikes).
• Social distancing and face coverings/masks are required.
• Face coverings/masks are required if patrons are away from their table outdoors or entering the indoor premises to pick up take-out or use the restroom.
• Patrons may not congregate in dining areas or in the pedestrian walkways to wait for tables.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be removed from dining areas.
• All outdoor activities must end by 10pm.

Due to resident feedback, the "Slow Streets" program will be suspended while the city re-evaluates it.

Businesses, visit www.cityofasburypark.com/reopen for requirements and permit information.

The city has implemented the ReOPEN Asbury Park plan in an effort to aid in business recovery as much as possible.

As the city is adjusting the plan to meet the needs of residents, visitors and businesses, and keep everyone safe, Asbury Park needs and appreciates your feedback. Please email at [email protected].

To report any business in violation of the governor’s executive orders or the NJ Department of Health guidelines, please call APPD at 732-502-5791 (Watch Commander) or 732-774-1300 (Main Number).