This summer, many people may think that a vacation is not within their budget. For those who want the vacation experience without the price tag, there are many places to go that are closer to home and just as fun as going to a far-off place.

Gloucester County has many opportunities for summertime recreational activities to interest everyone, regardless of age or physical fitness. The county has many parks that are accessible to the public, and there are a wide variety of activities to experience at each of the parks.

Both visitors to the area and residents looking to recreate within the community can find a wide variety of activities to try at the parks of Gloucester County. Hilton Snowdon, Tourism Coordinator for Gloucester County, and Carol Steele, Director of Gloucester County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, were eager to share their enthusiasm about recreational opportunities in Gloucester County

Taking them alphabetically, begin with Ark Par...