By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor

Pennsauken’s municipal government announced that there will be public hearing during the Township Committee meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21, 6:00 p.m. as part of the application process for a Green Acres grant for improvements to the playground and park currently on the grounds adjacent to the Pennsauken Free Public Library.

“Pennsauken Township proposes to create the following new facility at the former Central School Park site to construct an all-inclusive playground. The project name will be: Welcome Home Jake’s Place,” the Township posted in an online statement.

The Township also shared several renderings of the proposed enhancements: 

The public hearing portion of the Dec. 21 meeting will be held in person at the Pennsauken Township Municipal Buidling, 5605 N. Crescent Blvd. For those unable to attend the Dec. 21 meeting, but would like to share their thoughts on the project, a brief survey can be taken online.

Additional information, including a concept plan showing the proposed project, preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment, can be found at the Pennsauken Township website.