The Core team has started work for venue/date finalization for Friends of F- MP Picnic for 2017 for the warmer months. Your presence and participation made the previous picnics a grand success! While we are looking at Liberty State Park, there may be challenges as they have changed their rules from this year, discouraging for both Pavilions combined to a common group.
So we are trying to look for other options also. And asking all F- MP attendees/ friends for options. These are the main criteria for selection:
- Proximity to major freeways, max. 60-90 min comute/ reach for most attendees (75% attendees from all parts of NJ, balance from NYC, Long Island, CT)
- Ability to reserve for summer weekends in advance/ easily reachable
- For min. 200 + people
- Adequate covered sheds – with benches/ seating
- Playgrounds for sports/kids
- Attached/Close by parking for around 50+ vehicles
- Grills/ Ability to prepare food / additional grills/If Caterer allowed
- Power Points
- Rest Areas
- Allowed to hold community gatherings of our type
- Cost Effective
We will keep you posted as things progress and finalize.