Ground Broken For Surfside Park
Posted November 19th 2018
Construction on the Borough of Avalon’s $2 million Surfside Park broke ground Oct. 22. Located adjacent to the boardwalk at 30th Street and the beach, the new park will feature a complete upgrade of the existing one with a new play area and playground, a picnic pavilion with tables and chairs, updated restrooms, and the addition of changing and rinsing stations. There also will be a stage area for community events, updated bike racks, and an area for family photo ops at each entrance to the park. The anticipated completion date is May 22, 2019, in advance of Memorial Day weekend.
“Surfside Park will certainly be a heritage project that will serve families for generations to come in Avalon,” said Mayor Martin Pagliughi. “We are pleased to receive the $2 million grant from the Cape May County Open Space Program. This grant ensures that this park will be available as open space for all Avalon and Cape May County residents and visitors for many years to come.”
Avalon Borough Council awarded a contract to Fred M. Schiavone Construction, of Malaga, at its Oct. 10 meeting.
“I am excited that construction has begun on the new Surfside Park,” said Recreation Director Chuck McDonnell. “We are really looking forward to an updated venue for more activities and entertainment and to be able to expand our recreational offerings once it is complete. It is going to be a welcome addition in the Borough of Avalon.”
Work will take place Monday through Friday, with no weekend work planned. During construction, the parking lot at 29th Street will be closed. The public restrooms will be removed; however, the restrooms at Avalon Community Hall will be available as activities will take place as scheduled at the Hall.
For updates and information on the project, go to avalonboro.net.
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