N.J. town transforms parking lot into 6 pickleball courts, doubles size of exiting park

Hoboken officials introduced a expanded Southwest flexibility park, which doubles the size of the original park on Thursday 2017.

The 1 -acre addition, according to a statement published by the city, has turned a less used parking lot into an entertainment area with a full basketball court, full basketball court, playground, jump pads and other facilities.

Design includes community inputs collected through public participation sessions and surveys.

Authorities, the park also HoboKen’s flood control infrastructure is a component, he said.

With its ability such as expansion, permeable flooring, Bioles and rain gardens, it can catch 260,000 gallon rainwater and detain.

Combined with the original parking area, the facility can now manage 460,000 gallon rainwater during severe weather events.

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement, “Superstorm Sandy has committed a more powerful, smarter and more flexible reconstruction,” he said. “The expansion of the Southwest Flexibility Park is a big step towards fulfilling this promise.”

The expansion project, previously known as Block 10, was purchased by the city in April 2021 with an agreement with Academy Bus.

Finance came from many sources, including New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, Hudson County Open Field Confidence Fund, Green Acres program and over $ 6.24 million Federal grants.

The park has become a community center in summer and early autumn, including weekly farmer market, fitness lessons, concerts and holiday celebrations.

The neighborhood in the surrounding area, affordable units and a school and grocery store, including 38 Jackson St., including new houses, including additional development.

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