The City of Hoboken wants to hear from the public on ways to improve Tom Olivieri Park, a 5,000-square foot pocket park located near Willow Avenue and 13th Street. On Wednesday, Mayor Ravi Bhalla announced the launch of an online survey to kick off the public planning process for improvements to the park.
In a statement, Mayor Bhalla said, “Tom Olivieri Park is loved by many, providing critical open space for residents of all ages. But due to frequent use, and wear and tear, it’s clear that some upgrades are needed to ensure it continues to meet the needs of our community. I encourage everyone to share their feedback and ideas to help us create a revitalized park that continues to be a space for residents to gather and children to play.”
To take the online survey, go to http://hobokennj.gov/tomolivieriparksurvey. The survey is scheduled to close on Friday, January 24, at 6 p.m.
Once completed, public feedback from the survey, as well as future community meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions, will be used to determine improvements to the park which was last updated in 2014.
The park, which used to be called Legion Park, was renamed Tom Olivieri Park in 2019 to honor its namesake, Teofilo “Tom” Olivieri, who was one of the City’s first tenants’ rights activists.
The park has a playground, a spray area, a mature tree canopy, and passive space. There are also two murals which will remain at the park.
Hoboken will be applying for Green Acres funding to construct the improvements identified by the community and designed by the City’s project consultant, Arterial. For additional project and grant application information, go to hobokennj.gov/tomolivieripark.