Hoboken Parks Initiative

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The Hoboken Parks Initiative is an ongoing plan for the expansion of open space in the US city of Hoboken, New Jersey. David Roberts, the mayor of Hoboken, announced the plan on January 20, 2005. It involves several new parks to be added to Hoboken. Implementation of the plan has, however, met with criticism^{[ citation needed ]}: as of late 2006, the only park actually being developed is that of Maxwell Place -- the development of the other recreational facilities appears to have been halted. Most of Hoboken's remaining free space has been turned into apartment complexes, not parks.

Maxwell Place: In 2004, the Maxwell factory complex was demolished to make way for an apartment complex. In addition, the waterfront area has been set aside for open space.

Pier C Park: For many years, the plan to rebuild Pier C, a pier that once existed, has been altered. The plan is finally under progress, and set to be open to the public in the summer of 2005. Originally, the pier was supposed to have a floating pool, but now it will instead have a sand volleyball court. There will also be a fishing pier extending from Pier C and a promenade.

Stevens Tech Ice Skating Rink: There is currently a temporary ice skating rink at the eastern end of 5th street, but a plan for a permanent ice skating rink on top of the proposed Steven's Garage has been announced.

Upper West Side Park: On Hoboken's westernmost border, a 4.2 acre (17,000 m²) park is planned to be north of the 14th street viaduct, lying adjacent to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail tracks, containing athletic fields

1600 Park and Hoboken Cove: A 2.4 acre (10,000 m²) park is proposed at 16th street in Hoboken, and would have handball courts, basketball courts, and tennis courts (two of each type of court; in all there would be 6.) According to Mayor Roberts, 1600 Park Ave. is planned to be merged with another planned 5-acre (20,000 m²) proposed park called Hoboken Cove, which is along Weehawken Cove shore. Funding for this endeavor is partially supported by a grant from The Trust for Public Land.^[1]^[2]

16th Street Pier: Connected to the 1600 Park Ave. park, this planned pier of 0.75 acres (3,000 m²) will extend into Hoboken Cove and have a playground. It will also have an overlook terrace.

Green Belt Walkway: Also known as the Green Circuit, it is set to be on the west side of Hoboken.

Northwest Park: At 12th and Madison.^[3]

In addition, a rooftop tennis court and swimming complex are planned. Also, the controversial toddler playground that has now been built in Church Square Park was probably a part of the Parks Initiative^{[ citation needed ]}.

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References

↑ "Hoboken receives $200,000 grant to fund major open space initiative". City of Hoboken. March 22, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
↑ "Hoboken Cove". The Trust for Public Land.
↑ Strunsky, Steve (6 October 2016). "Hoboken council approves $30M land deal for new park". NJ Advance Media.

The Hoboken Reporter, Volume 22, Number 21; Sunday, January 23, 2005

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[1] "Hoboken receives $200,000 grant to fund major open space initiative". City of Hoboken. March 22, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.

[2] "Hoboken Cove". The Trust for Public Land.

[3] Strunsky, Steve (6 October 2016). "Hoboken council approves $30M land deal for new park". NJ Advance Media.

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