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Largest Park in Newark Opens, 30 Years Late

Posted by: Tim Halbur
Thanks to: Matthew Shaffer
31 July 2009 - 5:00am

Nat Turner Park is Newark's newest, and largest, city-owned park. The city bought the lot in the 1970s but didn't get around to developing it until now.

"The new park includes an amphitheatre, community event space, a multi-purpose athletic field, 400-meter regulation track, ornamental perimeter fencing, a playground, picnic areas, and streetscape improvements-all elements requested by community members."

Bernard Chase III is a member of the Friends of Nat Turner Park and a baseball coach who will most likely see his teams play in the new facility.

"We've been trying to get a park here for years," he said. "This is a blessing."

Full Story: Newark opens Nat Turner Park in Central Ward after 30 years
Source: Newark Star-Ledger, July 29, 2009
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