Tag: parks

The borough is amping up recreational opportunities for the public, with construction underway this summer at key parks. Maria Gatta Park, Trinity Park, Blackberry Park and Old Wharf Park are some that are now in the improvement stages.

TRENTON – Several Two River-area towns and schools have claimed a share of the $25 million in grants awarded by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) to 372 local governments and school districts across the state.

HIGHLANDS – Numerous infrastructure, park, school and capital improvement projects are in the works for Highlands. Many will be completed this summer.

Pooches and people will be happy to hear about multiple upcoming park improvements, in addition to the grand opening of Tindall Dog Park.

Monmouth County is known for its green space and two towns are about to get greener: A 62.5-acre forested parcel will be preserved and turned into the newest county park in Holmdel while Rumson has received a grant to renovate Meadow Ridge Park.

Members of the Colts Neck Lion Club have their sights set on bringing a remarkable experience to blind and visually impaired residents at county parks.

At a recent borough council meeting, the governing body introduced two ordinances that would appropriate more than $7 million for park and road upgrades.

The sound of construction work may accompany children’s squeals in some borough parks soon as significant improvement projects get underway this year.

As Two River area residents know, once Memorial Day comes along, everybody wants to come to visit. Whether it’s the beach, Monmouth Park or the plentiful county parks, folks are flocking to our towns.

A design firm under contract with the borough since 2017 delivered a presentation to the council Monday night about ongoing waterfront access projects. The presentation focused on a “pocket park” at the end of Hance Road, bulkhead replacement at Grange Avenue and boat ramp replacement at the end of Battin Road.