Green Acres Park Development – Improvements to Dawes Park

The Borough of Hightstown, in Mercer County, New Jersey, is seeking funding through the State of New Jersey Green Acres Program for significant improvements to Dawes Park. The project scope includes the expansion and restriping of the basketball court, the addition of bleachers with possible skating elements, a new play surface and ADA-compliant play equipment for the existing playground, improved ADA access throughout the park, new park benches and picnic tables, and enhancements to the multi-use open grass area. A public hearing is scheduled for January 16, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Hightstown Firehouse Hall to discuss the proposal. Written comments can be submitted to Peggy Riggio, Borough Clerk. The preliminary cost estimate for these improvements is $660,000.00.