By: Follow South Jersey Staff
CAMDEN, N.J. — The Camden County Board of Commissioners, Upstream Alliance, and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation broke ground on the Gateway Park kayak launch in Camden City on Oct. 31.
“These enhancements will provide increased access to Cooper River and the Delaware River back channels for Camden County residents,” Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to Camden County Parks Department, said in a press release from the county. “The Board of Commissioners is committed to creating spaces where our residents can enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and regain access to our most important waterways.”
According to the press release, the close to $930,000 project was supported by an $800,000 contribution from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. Those funds will bring a number of improvements to Gateway Park including a new ADA accessible dock and floating platform to provide an access point for self-propelled vessels up to 25 feet long, parking enhancements, new walking paths, picnic areas, a pollinator garden, and interpretative signage. An elevated boardwalk will also be constructed to protect the surrounding environment by reducing soil disturbance, minimizing the environmental impact of the project.
The project is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.
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