Pennsauken mayor unveils new Cooper River Park playground, thanks Camden County support

Mayor Nicole Roberts presided over the ribbon-cutting for a new playground at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, calling the project “more than just a new set of swings and slides” and thanking the Camden County Board of Commissioners for supporting park improvements through the Park Alive program.

Roberts said the playground represents “a renewed investment in our community, in our families, and in our future,” and credited county leadership and the Park Alive program for upgrades that have kept Cooper River Park a focal point for families in Pennsauken and Camden County. “This new playground holds a special place in my heart,” she said, recounting memories of bringing her children to the park and now bringing her grandchildren.

The mayor emphasized the park’s role as a community gathering place: “There are places where families grow, where traditions begin, and where community takes root,” she said, and urged residents to enjoy and protect the park so “families grow together for generations to come.”

The transcript records repeated thanks to the project team and to Camden County officials but does not specify the date of the ceremony or the sources and amounts of funding for the playground. No formal votes or policy actions are recorded in the transcript; the event as captured is ceremonial and celebratory.

The ribbon-cutting adds to ongoing Park Alive upgrades at Cooper River Park, according to the mayor’s remarks. Future coverage may follow if officials publish details about project funding, timelines for additional upgrades, or maintenance responsibilities.