‘Gem’ Of Montclair’s 1st Ward Reopens After Facelift: Tuers Park

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A “gem” of Montclair’s First Ward just got a big facelift and has reopened to the public.

Last week, officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand reopening of Tuers Park after making extensive improvements.

The park, which Deputy Mayor and Councilman William Hurlock called a “real gem of the First Ward,” now features:

• The park’s baseball field has new benches, bleachers, and fencing and the baseball infield was resurfaced with fresh new infield clay.
• The playground area was also resurfaced with new engineered wood fiber mulch that provides greater safety for children. The old playground equipment was replaced with brand new pieces, and perimeter fencing was installed.
• Other improvements include construction of new asphalt pathways, new trash receptacles, a storage enclosure and a new water fountain.

“Given the township’s strong financial management we have been able to make tremendous investments into our parks during the past several years, to make them attractive, safe and welcoming public spaces,” Hurlock said.

“This has become especially important to our residents during the COVID-19 pandemic,” he added.

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