Free Kids Fishing Derby At Weequahic Park In Newark – Newark, NJ Patch

NEWARK, NJ — Essex County will hold a series of free fishing derbies for 2019, including a competition at Weequahic Park Lake on Thursday, May 30.

According to a county news release, the fishing derby in Newark will take place at Weequahic Park Lake at Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m., the derby begins at 6 p.m. and awards will be presented at 7:45 p.m.

Sponsored by the Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, each derby is free and open to children ages 15 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult and bring their own fishing pole, bait, bucket and chair. Children are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles. Prizes in various age categories for catching the first and most fish will be awarded at the conclusion of each derby.

For additional information, call 973-268-3500. In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on www.essexcountynj.org. Cancelled fishing derbies will not be rescheduled.

“Our fishing derbies are an excellent opportunity for our children to enjoy the historic Essex County Park System in a different and fun way,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said. “You’ll have a great time creating your own ‘big fish’ stories and spending some quality time with your friends and family in some of the most beautiful parks in the area.”

Other 2019 derbies are being held at Verona Park, Grover Cleveland Park Pond, Weequahic Park Lake, Irvington Park Pond, Monte Irvin Orange Park Pond, and the South Mountain Recreation Complex.

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