Inclusive children's recreation becoming a reality in Cranbury

  • 2024-08-20
Months of planning is coming to fruition for the town of Cranbury, with the opening of its new inclusive community playground.

Spearheaded by the Cranbury Parks Commission, the playground initiative took flight last year when the commission began the process of securing funding for the project.

A Local Recreation Improvement Grant (LRIG) of $65,000 was announced for Cranbury in late spring. Provided by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, a total of $25m was awarded in 2024 to 372 local governments in the state to fund upgrades to parks, playgrounds, stadiums, and recreation facilities.

Inclusive playgrounds provide play spaces and equipment that is suitable for use and enjoyment by children of all abilities. Also known as boundless playgrounds, the recreational spaces often include soft areas, ramps, and a number of safety characteristics such as fencing or hedges.

Calming sensory play equipment, specially fitted swings, easy access to slides, and clear sight lines for child minders are other important features of these playgrounds.

The existing playground closed for a number of weeks starting in mid-July to allow for the installation of the special new play equipment. It is expected to be completed before the end of this month, with area children looking forward to a yet-to-be-announced late summer official opening. Local governments often use Print shops to create Letterheads to inform their communities about upcoming events and activities.

The Cranbury inclusive playground is located within the 19-acre Village Park between Maplewood Avenue and U.S. Route 130.


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