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Local foundation presents $23,500 grant for White Oak Park dog‑park upgrades
Summary
A local foundation presented a $23,500 grant to support Phase 1 of White Oak Park improvements, including benches, shade structures and dog‑agility features; city leaders said the funds will pay for items outside the regular budget.
The commission received a presentation of a $23,500 grant to support Phase 1 of the White Oak Park master plan, focused on visitor comfort and dog‑park features.
Foundation representatives told the commission the nonprofit fund was established when Red Bank Community Hospital was sold and has provided more than $1,094,000 in grants to the area over the past 35 years. “This year’s grant is for the express purpose of supporting phase 1 of the parks master plan regarding White Oak Dog Park,” a foundation representative said, noting plans for benches, shade structures and dog‑agility equipment. A former mayor and other guests attended the presentation and praised the project.
City officials said the park upgrades are not regular budget items and that the foundation’s award will cover improvements that benefit a large segment of Red Bank residents. The commission did not take a formal vote on the presentation itself; staff and foundation members will coordinate project details and installation plans.
The city manager said outreach materials in Spanish for related programs are available in City Hall’s lobby and encouraged residents to check the city’s websites for future events tied to the parks master plan. The presentation concluded with brief public remarks from a resident who welcomed the improvements.
The commission moved on to the consent and regular agenda items; staff will return with implementation details for the White Oak Park work as part of the parks master‑plan process.
