Howell Seeks Public Input On Proposed Inclusive Playground

HOWELL, NJ — Howell Township is seeking the public's input on its plans for an inclusive playground to be built at Pride Park.

Township officials announced the town is applying for Green Acres funding for the proposed playground, and is seeking feedback from residents through an anonymous survey.

A public hearing on the project is set for the Jan. 21 Township Council meeting in the main meeting room at town hall, 4567 Route 9, Howell.

The inclusive playground would replace the current playground equipment and add to it equipment that is accessible to children with disabilities. The equipment "may consist of spinning, sliding, climbing, swinging, sensory play, and/or overhead elements as well as sensory panels, rocking, bouncing, and balancing elements, crawl tunnels, bridges and ramps, and/or nature-inspired play structures."

The project will include an ADA-accessible walkway consisting of either pavers or concrete that will lead from the street parking to the playground surface.

The survey can be found here.