Holmdel & Hazlet Awarded Grants For Park Improvements

HOLMDEL-HAZLET, NJ — Holmdel and Hazlet are among 27 municipalities that have been awarded grants to help fund municipal park improvements, the Board of County Commissioners announced Tuesday.

Totaling $9.15 million, these grants will be awarded through the 2026 Municipal Open Space Grant (MOSG) program.

The MOSG program has become one of the most successful commissioner-sponsored programs, officials said, and is the primary method through which the county assists municipalities in meeting the recreational needs of residents.

The program provides vital funding that helps municipal officials meet their local open space acquisition, recreation, historic and conservation goals.

“My fellow Commissioners and I are proud to provide $9.15 million to support parks and open spaces in communities across Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone.

“These funds will help our towns maintain and enhance the parks where families gather, children play and residents can enjoy the outdoors,” he continued. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of these wonderful green spaces right here in Monmouth County.”

In Hazlet Township, the county has awarded a $1,301,000 grant for Leocadia Park Improvements (Phase 1).

In Holmdel Township, the county has awarded a $200,000 grant for the Robert Labbe Memorial Park Renovation Project.

“As liaison to the Monmouth County Park System, I have the opportunity to see firsthand the tremendous work that goes into maintaining the parks and recreational spaces our residents enjoy,” said Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, liaison to the Monmouth County Park System.

“Supporting our municipalities is an important part of making sure communities have the resources to care for these spaces and provide residents with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.”

To see a full list of municipalities awarded funds through the 2026 Municipal Open Space Grant program, you can click here.