LACEY – Ocean County officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a new all-inclusive playground at Eno’s Pond County Park, marking the third such facility in the county park system.
The event on June 26 was attended by Ocean County Commissioner Jennifier Bacchione, Lacey Township Mayor Peter Curatolo, and Councilwoman Peggy Sue Juliano, among others. Officials expressed gratitude for a break in the weather that allowed the ceremony to proceed outdoors as the heatwave finally broke.
Funded through the Jake’s Law grant — a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres program designed to create accessible playgrounds for children of all abilities — the project was a collaborative effort among Lacey Township, the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, the county Department of Human Services, and the Ocean County Shade Tree Commission.
“This is a space where all children and their families can come together and play without limitations,” Bacchione said.
The Ocean County Parks & Recreation team was recognized for its role in bringing the project to completion. County officials say the new playground will serve as a welcoming destination for local families for years to come.
