Alexandra’s Playground brings play to Newark, NJ

Posted by on October 15, 2012 in News, Uncategorized

Alexandra’s Playground brings play to Newark, NJ

Newark, NJ Mayor, Cory Booker, cut the ribbon to Phase II of Jesse Allen Park in Newark on October 17, 2012. This phase of the park includes a large fully accessible playground made possible by Alexandra’s Playground together with the City of Newark and the Trust for Public Land.

Jesse Allen Park is Newark’s second-largest city-owned park and serves more than 18,000 people living within a half-mile radius. It is adjacent to Louise A. Spencer Elementary School and will well serve its students daily.

“We have made the dream of a quality, modern, park in the heart of our Central Ward a reality thanks to the partnership we have built with The Trust for Public Land and the creativity and input of the Central Ward community. The second phase of the renovation of Jesse Allen Park is a major part of the largest renovation and construction project of parks in the City of Newark in a century, creating or renovating 18 parks, for a total of 40 acres of green space,” said Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker. “This project has provided Newarkers of all ages with safe and expanded opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and sports competition. We are creating positive social change by improving the quality of life for every resident of our community and manifesting the spiritual strength that enables us to transform our city into a national leader in urban transformation.”

Alexandra’s Playground is proud to have helped make this playground a reality. It will provide a safe place for kids to play and families to gather for many generations to come. See the photo gallery of the ribbon cutting.