Monroe Township Takes First Step in Master Plan Park Expansion with Four New Volleyball Courts at Two Municipal Parks
Township Awarded $76,000 State Grant for Local Recreation Improvement
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – July 17, 2023 – As a first step in the Monroe Township Master Plan Parks Expansion multi-year program, the municipality has announced that it is moving forward with construction of four (4) new volleyball courts at two (2) municipal parks.
Monroe Township Council authorized by resolution at its regular meeting on Monday, June 26, an award of bid to D’Avellino Construction Inc. for “various park improvements at Veterans and Patriots Parks Project.”
“Through the public process involved with the Master Plan, our residents made it clear that they want additional recreational amenities in Monroe and we have created a short- and long-term plan to address those needs,” said Mayor Stephen Dalina. “The award for construction to begin on the new volleyball courts is a first step in that plan.”
Two new sand volleyball courts will be constructed at Veterans Park located at 61 Avenue K near the spray park, playground, cricket pitch and athletic fields. Work is slated to begin next month.
Helping to cover the cost of the volleyball courts to be constructed at Veteran’s Park, the Township will receive a $76,000 Local Recreation Improvement Grant (LRIG) from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Local Government Services. These grants are reimbursement based. Eligible costs are reimbursed when evidence of payment of qualifying expenses is submitted to DCA.
Two additional new sand volleyball courts will be constructed at Patriots Park on Cranbury Half-Acre Road, adding to the existing playgrounds, basketball court, cricket field and dog recreation area. Work is scheduled to begin later this summer.
“This is an investment in the long-term health and wellness of Monroe Township and we look forward to bringing more recreational opportunities to Monroe over the coming years.”
All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or