Nine state parks are slated for closure due to cuts in the Governor's budget. Camping, fishing, swimming and kids programs are threatened. Join the Keep It Green Campaign and its partners at the rally -- tell our state leaders to resolve our budget issues in other ways - not by closing our parks!

	April 23, 2008 at 12:30
	Front steps of the State House in Trenton at 125 West State Street. See below for directions. To download information on parking facilities in the area, please click here. To download a google map of these facilities, click here.
	Show our State Leaders you care by wearing your outdoor gear (backpacking, fishing waders, binoculars, etc.) and bringing your own signs. You can also pack a lunch and blanket and enjoy a picnic on the steps of our state capitol. Families are welcome!

Help spread the word!

Please encourage your friends, family members and neighbors to join you at the end. You can download a flyer and post it around your community by clicking here.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What kind of signs can I bring?

We strongly encourage you to make your own signs and bring them to the event. However, please keep in mind that the State House police prohibit wooden signs and sticks. Foamcore or corkboard signs are best.

Can I bring my grill?

Due to safety concerns, please leave your grill behind. However, we strongly encourage you to bring a picnic lunch.

How do I get to the rally?

The State House is located at 125 West State Street in Trenton, NJ. The zip code is 08625.

BUSES FROM PARKS

Buses to Trenton will run from High Point, Liberty and Washington Crossing Parks and from the Budd Lake Fire Department. Please fax Shika @ CWA from 973-623-3777 ASAP to indicate your interest. You must include this info in your fax: Full Name, Place of Employment, Bus Location, Daytime and Evening telephone numbers, email address and # of people.

The State Employees Union is also getting as many buses as needed to each park that is slated to close to transport as many people to the April 23rd Rally.To register or get more information. Please Contact Kate Ford @ 973-875-1471

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the East: Take 195 west to Route 29 north (toward Lambertville). Exit right at Memorial Drive. Follow signs for the Capitol Complex and proceed through the light at the end of the ramp. After the light, make a sharp first right and proceed making a semi-circle around the parking area. Pass through the light into the Capitol Complex.

From the South: Take Route 206 north or 295 north, and follow directions to 195 west to Route 29 north (toward Lambertville). Follow directions above for traveling from the east.

From the West: Enter Trenton via Delaware River toll bridge (Route 1 north). Exit at Route 29. Take Route 29 north (toward Lambertville). Exit right at Memorial Drive. Follow signs for the Capitol Complex and proceed through the light at the end of the ramp. After the light, make a sharp first right and proceed making a semi-circle around the parking area. Pass through the light into the Capitol Complex.

From the North: Take Route 1 south to the last New Jersey exit ("Capitol Complex"). Turn right onto Warren Street and go to the light where you will make a left onto Market Street. Pass through the next light at William Trent Place and bear right following signs for the Capitol Complex.

Parking: Free public parking is available at the surface lot behind the State House. It is accessed by turning right onto Barrack Street from West State Street and turning left at the first light onto Lafayette Street. Proceed to the next light and turn right onto South Warren Street. Make the first right and make another right at the stop sign. Bear left at the light and make a right at the light toward the back of the State House. Proceed to the guard booth and have picture ID ready to gain access to the lot.

Metered, on-street parking is available along West State Street. Pay lots are located at the corner of South Warren and Lafayette Streets, and at North Warren and Hanover Streets. Handicap parking is available in the parking garage and on West State Street in front of the State House and Annex and across the street from the State House.

Direct rail service to Trenton is provided by both NJ Transit (1-800-582-5946) and Amtrak (1-800-872-7245). NJ Transit also provides bus service to and within the Trenton area.

Walking: South Clinton Avenue runs along the left side of the train station. Proceed up the avenue (to your right when facing the road) one block and make a left onto East State Street. (You'll soon pass the Department of Environmental Protection on your left.) At one point, the street becomes a pedestrian mall. After the mall, the street becomes West State Street. The State House is two blocks up on the left. The walk takes 10-15 minutes.

Cabs: Cabs are available at the rear of the station.

Buses: Buses stop in front of the train station at the corner of South Clinton Avenue. Most service West State Street and the State House.