The completion of a walking path is on the horizon for Northern Community Park through a state grant.
The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) announced the award of $19.517 million Local Recreation Improvement Grants (LRIG) to counties, municipalities, and school districts across New Jersey to ensure public access to quality outdoor space and recreational facilities. The grants were awarded to 246 local governments – 95 of which were first-time
LRIG applicants – after a competitive application process.
Bordentown Township has been awarded $82,000 through the LRIG. The funding will support improvements to Northern Community Park, specifically the completion of a walking path to enhance accessibility and provide more opportunities for residents to enjoy the outdoors, according to township officials through a Facebook post.
“Grants like these are a critical investment in the health, vibrancy, and connectivity of our local communities,” officials said. “Thank you to the DCA and DLGS for continuing to support initiatives that improve public recreation facilities across New Jersey.”
Grant recipients will use the funding to help cover costs associated with updating community centers, playgrounds, pools, athletic fields, walking or bicycle trails, rail trails, multi-sport courts, and recreational facilities. The grants can also be utilized for project development professional services such as engineering and architectural costs; equipment costs including playgrounds or bleachers for stadiums or community theaters; and environmental remediation costs required to prepare recreation sites for use.
“Well-maintained parks, playgrounds, trails, and recreational facilities are an important part of what keeps communities vibrant and healthy because they are so often the places where people gather for fun and friendship,” said DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez. “By helping local governments take care of these resources, the Local Recreation Improvement Grants make it possible for more New Jersey residents to benefit from quality recreation spaces that are essential to human well-being.”
