Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora was joined by other city officials at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Trenton Marine Terminal Playground on Lamberton Road.
The Aug. 23 ceremony marked a milestone in the city’s ongoing efforts to enhance recreational facilities and provide outdoor spaces for Trenton residents and visitors.
Also attending the event were Paul Harris, department of recreation director, Business Administrator Maria Richardson, City Council President Crystal Feliciano, Council Vice President Figueroa Kettenburg, and Andrew Bobbitt, community affairs director.
“We are excited to officially announce the grand opening of the Marine Terminal Playground,” said Gusciora. “I want to thank [city officials] for working together, and for recognizing the need for more playground equipment to keep our children active and outdoors. We look forward to seeing the community come together and enjoy all this park has to offer.”
The project was made possible through a $146,000 state Department of Community Affairs Local Recreational Improvement Grant awarded over two years. The funds, combined with an additional $70,000 provided by the City of Trenton, were utilized to construct the playground.
The funds will also be used to develop and install historic interpretive signage, and upgrade park amenities, including benches, picnic tables, grills and the restroom facility.
Additionally, Trenton will continue the restoration of the park by dedicating supplementary funds for a new bathroom roof, doors, a complete interior renovation, a four foot fence surrounding the park, new planks, and an asphalt path.
“I believe in visualization as I ride through the city, and I see all of the many different improvements that are taking place, it makes me proud to serve on this Council with my colleagues and to serve this administration to make sure Trenton get its fair share,” Feliciano said.”
“I am pleased to be here because we are reporting on positivity in Trenton,” Kettenburg said. “We are getting things done, things are moving in the right direction, and today to be improving things for our youth and our kids, it’s a wonderful day.”
