Elected Officials pictured with County residents:
Commissioner Chair Al Mirabella, Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski, Commissioner Lourdes M. Leon, Commissioner Chris Hudak, Commissioner Andrea Staten, Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. Commissioner Sergio Granados, Senator Joe Cryan, Cranford Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty, Cranford Deputy Mayor Brian Andrews
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new playground facilities at Nomahegan Park in Cranford this past Sunday, April 18th.
“County residents have been anxiously awaiting the opening of these new playground facilities,” said County Commissioner Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “The Board of Commissioners is happy that the day has finally arrived for families to enjoy this new space with our County’s youngest residents.”
The playground renovations replaced existing equipment that was upwards of 20 years old and now there are two separate areas, one geared towards children ages 2-5 and another for children from ages 5-10. Both areas are fully-accessible, with play space for children of all abilities.
“Nomahegan Park has long been a special place for families in Cranford,” said Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski. “As a Cranford resident, I share in the excitement of everyone here today as well as those who will use these facilities going forward.”
Commissioner Chair Alexander Mirabella and Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski were joined at the event by Union County Commissioners Lourdes M. Leon, Chris Hudak, Andrea Staten, Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded and Sergio Granados. Also in attendance were: Senator Joe Cryan, Cranford Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty and Cranford Deputy Mayor Brian Andrews.
The new playground now has approximately six slides, ADA ramps and decks featuring spiral stairs, chamber archways, suspension bridges, swings, plastic bongo drums, climbing stations and ropes. The surface is soft and rubber bonded.
Suburban Consulting Engineers designed the new playground facilities and the GameTime Playground Equipment was provided by Marturano Recreation Company. Installation of the Equipment of equipment was done by Whirl Construction. The rubberized safety surface was installed by Rubbercycle.
Use of the playground facilities will run in compliance with state COVID-19 orders, regarding social distancing and other protocols.
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