The City of Hoboken has announced the completion of a new toddler playground at Church Square Park, which includes ramped play structures, play mounds, magnet play elements, all-user swings, curved benches, and modern safety surfacing.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“Seeing our youngest kids already enjoying the new playground at Church Square Park is a reminder of why we invest in public spaces that help bring our community together,” Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement.
“I extend my gratitude to our county partners for their support, and to the residents whose input helped design these much-needed upgrades, which will no doubt bring joy to families for years to come.”
The project was made possible in part through funding from the Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund, following years of planning and community engagement to update the park.
“I am excited to see residents and their families rediscover play at the newly repaired toddler play area in Church Square Park! I am proud to have recommended this project to receive Hudson County Open Space Trust Fund support to revitalize this community
space that is beloved by the community,” added Hudson County Executive Craig Guy.
“I am thankful to the Board of County Commissioners, including Chairman Romano, for voting to approve this project and I look forward to continuing to support the recreation
and safety of Hudson County residents through our Open Space Trust Fund.”
The new children’s playground for Hoboken’s youngest residents is a big step forward in Phase 1 of the Church Square Park Improvements Project, which also includes a new lawn area where the old ages two to five playground was, a landscape buffer along the dog run to help reduce noise, and new public restrooms.
These upgrades, expected to be complete this fall, reflect the Church Square Park Vision Plan, developed through an extensive public planning process which included meetings and surveys.
“I am happy to see the toddler playground area in Church Square Park restored and open to residents and their families. This is a valued space that has been in need of renovation and state of the art equipment upgrades to ensure safe play and for sports,” noted Hudson County Board of Commissioner Chair Anthony Romano.
“The Open Space Trust Fund continues to make recreation safer and more available in our County, thanks to County Executive Guy’s steadfast commitment and leadership. Church Square Park is important to the residents of Hoboken and I’m excited to see residents utilizing the space for different opportunities.”
Residents began calling for reforms at the park after a nanny was assaulted in broad daylight on Halloween, as HCV first reported.
