NJ Park Closed Due To 'Uneven' Ground, Report Says

JERSEY CITY, NJ — A $2.5 million park that opened four years ago in Jersey City has been shut down after issues with uneven ground were discovered, according to a report.

Coles Park, between 16th and 18th streets, was shut down after the uneven ground was discovered, NJ.com reported.

Authorities did not explain what they meant about the surfaces being uneven or the potential safety issues involved. The park will be closed while the ground is realigned, the report said.

The 1.5-acre public park, which was built on a vacant lot and opened in October 2021, is filled with playgrounds, dog runs, greenery, artist works, and an amphitheater for community events.

The park, part of the overall Jersey Avenue Park Redevelopment Area, was completely financed and constructed by local developer Manhattan Building Company. Read more: Vacant Lot Turned Park: Jersey City Celebrates Coles Park Opening

“This park is a testament to our commitment to expand open recreational space in all neighborhoods while moving development beyond the waterfront in a public/private partnership that simultaneously ensures the surrounding community benefits most,” then-Mayor Steven Fulop said at the time.