Kids & Family
Accessible Playground Being Installed At Mill Creek County Park
The accessible playground, expected to be completed next month, will feature an area for younger kids and an area for older kids.
BERKELEY, NJ — It's out with the old and in with the new this spring at Mill Creek County Park, with the installation of a new, accessible playground just around the corner.
The Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department shared updates on several county parks Wednesday as they move to upgrade several old playgrounds and replace them with inclusive playgrounds that children of all abilities can enjoy.
The old equipment has been removed at Mill Creek and is currently closed. This week, the updated accessible playground will start being installed, county officials said.
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This playground (see above images for renderings) will have two separate areas: one for children ages 2 to 5, and one for children ages 5 to 12.
Surfacing will be rubber and accessible for all ages and abilities, officials said.
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It should be completed in April.
Mill Creek County Park, located at 111 Chelsea Ave., Berkeley, is 14 acres and is a popular spot to bring kids. It has several short trails, a fishing dock and a picnic area.
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