For some, religion is a necessity, and so is exercise, which is often done in state parks/forests--hiking, trail running, mountain bike riding, all of which are often and easily practiced at social distancing. For some, religion provide mental well-being. Exercise promotes physical and mental well-being, and this has been scientifically proven.
What kind of message are you sending? Turn to drugs and alcohol?
Bringing it full circle. A day or two after the Gov. closed state parks and forests, a bicycle rider was killed by a drunk driver in Ocean County. Wonder if that bike rider had the option to ride in a State park or forest if he would have chose that option.