The boroughs are among 27 municipalities that were recently awarded grants by the county to help fund park improvements.
RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN, NJ — Rumson and Fair Haven are among 27 municipalities that were recently awarded open space grants to help fund park improvements, the Board of County Commissioners said.
In total, the board awarded grants totaling $6 million to help fund park improvements in 27 Monmouth County municipalities through the 2025 Municipal Open Space Grant Program.
According to county officials, the program provides vital funding that helps municipal officials meet their local open space acquisition, recreation, historic and conservation goals.
The program has become one of the most successful commissioner-sponsored programs, officials said, and is the primary method that the county uses to assist municipalities in meeting the recreational needs of residents.
“This important annual program is one of many ways in which the county works with its municipal partners to ensure local parks are constructed and upgraded for our residents,” said Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone.
“Providing funding for parks and open spaces in our communities helps residents to maintain and improve their physical and mental health,” Arnone continued. “My fellow commissioners and I are proud to be able to offer this successful grant program to all Monmouth County municipalities and we encourage residents to visit the beautiful parks throughout our county.”
In Rumson, officials said $361,817 was awarded to help fund improvements at Jumping Point Park, while $361,817 was awarded in Fair Haven to help fund waterfront improvements at 21 Fair Haven Road.
The other municipalities that were awarded funding through the 2025 Municipal Open Space Grant Program, and the amount each awardee received, are as follows:
“The board appreciates the tireless efforts by municipal officials to create beautiful parks, playgrounds, and green spaces that enhance quality of life for their residents,” said Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, liaison to the Monmouth County Park System.
“Although resources are limited and grant demand remains high, the board is proud to support our municipalities in strengthening the communities that make Monmouth County such a desirable place to live and grow,” Licitra continued.
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