Mayor Fulop Unveils Transformation of Greenville Park into a Summer Destination for Residents of All Ages to Enjoy
JERSEY CITY - Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins City
Council members, Jersey City Parks Coalition, Friends of Ferris Triangle
Park, and members of the community to officially cut
the ribbon on the newly renovated Ferris Triangle Park - located in Jersey
City’s Greenville section - consisting of a brand new, ADA compliant playground
area, a splash pad with push-button activation, among other much-needed
upgrades throughout the park.
The administration worked closely with the neighboring Triangle
Park Community Center to ensure the new park would foster community and meet
local residents’ needs. The $500,000 in community-driven upgrades were fully
funded by the Jersey City Open Space Trust Fund and took only six months to
complete.
“Triangle Park has been a priority under our Open Space Trust Act
with a goal of reclaiming the public park space to bring out its fullest
potential for the benefit of neighborhood residents, and so we worked directly
with the community to understand their needs and bring them to fruition,”
said Mayor Fulop. “This is a great way to kick off summer,
especially for many of the local children and families as these park
improvements provide an easily accessible outdoor recreational space where they
can cool off and have fun under the sun.”
The once passive park located along Old Bergen Road underwent
corner-to-corner construction to now boast substantial green infrastructure for
beautification and stormwater absorption, new seating and tables to encourage
community interactions, a new flagpole, new signage, and new lighting fixtures,
among other improvements.
“The Triangle Park renovation is a great example of collaboration
between residents and their local government. Members of the Triangle Park
community worked to have this park restored, and we will continue to work
together to keep the park activated and in good condition,” said Ward A
Councilwoman Denise Ridley.
The Triangle Park Community Center, a ministry of Episcopal Jersey
City, will utilize the park for events and programming content to further
engage the community.
"The reopening of Ferris Triangle Park brings a new revival,
one filled with hope and promise that the stigma of the old park stays in
history,” said Monica Shaw, Director of the Triangle Park
Community Center. “Today, Ferris Triangle Park begins a new chapter of
progress. Let the community take ownership and pride to create a fresh
narrative for our youth, families, and seniors to cherish!"
The
improvements align with the City’s broader efforts to expand and improve
neighborhood parks for all Jersey City residents. Through
the first allocation of Jersey City’s Open Space Trust Fund, enacted
under Mayor Fulop in 2016, over 20 additional park
improvement projects spanning the City are underway or already completed.
“This
park has seen generations of neglect but will now have the chance to empower
local businesses and strengthen community bonds. The Jersey City Parks
Coalition looks forward to partnering with the surrounding community and City
officials for the rebirth of this park - to bring fun and energizing events to
Triangle Park,” said Patrick Ambrossi, Trustee for
the Jersey City Parks Coalition. “We are excited to see
the impact of the Jersey City Open Space Trust Fund, specifically in Triangle
Park, where 100% of these improvements have been funded through the Open Space
Trust Fund. We are proud to have been advocates for and work with Mayor Fulop
and his administration to make this a reality.”
All media inquiries should be directed to Kimberly Scalcione
at [email protected].