A judge ruled that the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association can resume closing beach access on Sunday mornings for worship, as has been tradition for decades. Although this practice has faced legal challenges from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which ended the closures citing public access laws, the court's ruling favors the preservation of this practice. Many residents support the closure, claiming it provides a peaceful environment for worship, while some beachgoers oppose it, citing accessibility issues.
Ocean Grove has closed beach access for worship for decades, allowing residents and visitors a quiet space on Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, despite recent challenges.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection previously ended this tradition, citing public access laws, leading to a legal clash over the beach closures.
The ruling allows the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association to potentially resume closing the beach on Sundays, pending the state's final decision.
Many defenders of the tradition believe the closure is a minor inconvenience, arguing that the beach can be accessed through alternative routes.
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