See Ya Later, Alligator? Central Jersey Park Reopens With No New Sightings

With no alligator sightings in a week, Middlesex Borough officials have decided to reopen the park where it was first spotted last month.

The park's dock will remain closed.
Photo Credit: *Middlesex Borough PD*

Fishing and swimming is banned at the park.
Photo Credit: *Middlesex Borough PD*

Jon Craig

09/07/2023 10:44 a.m.

After consulting with NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife specialists, Middlesex Borough officials have opened Victor Crowell Park with restrictions in place, Middlesex police said on Thursday, Sept. 7.

There continues to be No Fishing and No Swimming; the lakeside docks will remain closed; and the playground area near Greene Avenue will remain closed as a previously planned replacement and revitalization plan commences.

"With help from our partners, we have continued attempts to locate, capture, and relocate the alligator, which was observed in the waters of the Ambrose Brook and Lake Creighton over the past two weeks," police said.

Although this likely indicates that the alligator is no longer in the area, anyone who observes the alligator should not approach or otherwise interact with it and immediately contact the Middlesex Borough Police Department by dialing 732-356-1900 or 9-1-1.

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