Verona Park Upgrades Getting Closer To Completion

VERONA, NJ — Work is nearing completion at the new playground in Verona Park, according to Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.

DiVincenzo posted an update about progress on the new playground at Verona Park on Friday, including its newly painted, rubberized safety surface, which has a striking, purple and orange color pattern.

“Looks like Dr. Seuss’s playground,” a local resident wrote on social media. “Can’t wait... looks incredible!”

In October 2017, officials announced $2 million worth of upcoming improvements at the county-run park. Efforts were slated to “modernize the playground and tennis courts” and create additional parking in Essex County Verona Park.

The plan to create an extra 52 parking spaces was nixed when several Township Council members and local residents expressed opposition to the idea.

• See related article: Essex County Will Put $2M Into Verona Park Improvements
• See related article: Extra Parking Spaces Nixed For $2M Verona Park Project
• See related article: Verona Park Will See Improvements As Part Of $1.5M State Grant: DEP

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Photo via Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr.