We are excited to announce that the County of Union is embarking on three grant projects aimed at enhancing our County Park Playgrounds and preserving the historical landscapes that make our community special. But we need YOUR input to make it truly exceptional! Your perspective will help us create spaces that cater to the diverse interests and preferences of our community.
Inclusive
Playground
Warinanco Park
Roselle
Project Background
As part of ongoing renovations at Warinanco Park – located in the Borough of Roselle, the existing playground will be updated to comply with standards outlined in Jake’s Law. Jake’s Law, passed in 2018, encourages New Jersey counties to build inclusive playgrounds that are designed with standards that generally exceed those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and result in accommodating people with disabilities to the greatest degree feasible.
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Playground
Improvements
Rahway River Park
Clark and Rahway
Project Background
As part of ongoing renovations at Rahway River Park– located in the City of Rahway and the Township of Clark, the existing playground will be updated to comply with standards outlined in the 2024 Urban Park Green Acres Grant Program guidelines. The Urban Parks Green Acres Program is designed to promote Urban Parks located within Overburdened Communities Subject to Adverse Cumulative Stressors within Urban Aid Municipalities. Union County is committed to park development projects that create, restore, and expand outdoor recreation opportunities for our residents.
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Homestead Farmhouse
Improvements
Oak Ridge Park
Clark
Project Background
The County of Union is proud to announce a historic preservation project happening at the Homestead Farmhouse located in Oak Ridge Park. This project will comply with standards outlined in the 2024 Stewardship Green Acres Grant Program. The Stewardship Green Acres Grant Program is designed to promote restoration and protection of Natural Resources and Historic Landscapes for properties listed on the New Jersey and/or National Historic Registers. The Homestead Farm at Oak Ridge makes up an approximately 208-acre site. This property was run as a plantation-style farm during the Revolutionary War Era.
Project Status
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Documents
Environmental
Cost Estimate
Concept Plan
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