The City of Hoboken has released a survey and scheduled a public meeting for residents to provide input on a new skatepark as part of their Maritime Park project, which initially came with a $74.5 million price tag.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“We are committed to making Maritime Park a place that reflects the diverse interests and needs of our community,” Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement.
“The expanded skatepark will be an integral part of the park, offering a state-of-the-art space for residents of all ages to enjoy. I encourage everyone to participate in the survey and share their thoughts on what would make this feature of the park truly special.”
To take the online survey, which will close on Monday, September 30th, at 6 p.m., click here.
In addition to the survey, residents are invited to attend a Maritime Park Skatepark Meet-up at the Castle Point Skatepark along Sinatra Drive near Eighth Street, on Tuesday, September 17th, at 5 p.m.
City staff and members of the city’s skatepark design team from SCAPE Studios and Action Sports Design will to be in attendance to listen to the community’s preferences specifically for the skatepark design and encourage participation in the skatepark online survey.
A community meeting to discuss the proposed plans for the entirety of Phase 1 of Maritime Park will be held later this fall.
The feedback collected from the survey will be used to redesign and replace the existing Castle Point Skatepark as part of the first phase of the Maritime Park construction.
This phase includes the redevelopment of the skatepark, the extension of the Hudson
River Waterfront Walkway, a new entry plaza, a living shoreline, and a nursery for plants that will then be used to landscape the public open space in future phases of the park’s development. Phase 1 construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2025.
Following an extensive community engagement process, the city adopted a concept design for Maritime Park in February 2024.
The final concept envisions expansive recreational spaces, including a large flexible lawn, the upgraded and enlarged skatepark, an expanded beach with a new Learning Pier for marine education, and a play area featuring natural materials and structures.
The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway would also be extended along the river’s edge to complete the final segment of Hoboken’s waterfront, and the park would also include a community building with public meeting space, and more.
The entire Maritime Park site, located in the eastern portion of Hoboken, spans approximately eight acres, and is bounded by Sinatra Drive to the west, the Hudson River to the east, Maxwell Place Park to the north, and the current Castle Point Skatepark to the
south.
For more information and updates on Maritime Park, future community meetings, and public engagement opportunities, click here.
The final Maritime Park concept was revealed in late October, with the council hearing the presentation in mid-November.
“In addition to how much you love Mayor Ravi Bhalla and want him to be your congressman and have a hugely successful political career because he is the best mayor ever and also he is a victim because he is a minority and is always super ethical and not vindictive or corrupt in anyway, how much would you like a park?
-Somewhat a lot, and Ravi is the best
-A lot, and Ravi is great
-Very much so, and Ravi is amazing
-Super much so, and Ravi does the needful”
Keep it as far away from everyone and make it soundproof.
People are assaulted by the skateboarders and their incessant clamoring.
You’re welcome.