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Somers Point council approves Green Acres applications for JFK inclusive playground and bike-path upgrades
Summary
The council approved two Green Acres grant applications — a Jake’s Law inclusive playground at JFK Park and improvements to a qualifying segment of the city bike path — after a public hearing where residents voiced support. Both resolutions were approved by voice vote.
The Somers Point City Council approved applications for two Green Acres grants on motions approved by voice vote: one to build an inclusive (Jake’s Law) playground at JFK Park and another to fund improvements to a qualifying portion of the city bike path.
City engineer Greg Snyder said the first project would replace the existing playground at JFK Park with all‑inclusive equipment and add an ADA walkway from the playground to restrooms, a grant requirement. “The grant is a 75% grant with the city would have to cover 25%,” Snyder said, and council members were given a cost estimate produced with GameTime Playground Equipment.
Snyder said a short environmental review was expected…
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