New Inclusive Playground Opens at Wawayanda State Park, Part of Statewide Upgrades to Enhance Accessibility
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) celebrated the opening of a new inclusive playground at Wawayanda State Park in Sussex County today, marking a significant step in its commitment to providing equitable recreation opportunities. This event also highlighted the completion of a major 18-month initiative to upgrade playground equipment at 24 State Park Service playgrounds throughout New Jersey.
18-month project to replace equipment at 24 State Park Service playgrounds across New Jersey.Photo byMorristown Minute
The newly opened playground at Wawayanda, along with similar projects completed at Atsion Recreation Area in Burlington County and Cheesequake State Park in Middlesex County, ensures that each region of the state park system now boasts an inclusive playground. These facilities are designed to accommodate children with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.