Highland Park's 2 Playgrounds At Donaldson Park Get Upgrades

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ — After they suffered damage in Hurricane Ida last September, two playgrounds in Donaldson Park have now been fully reconstructed.

Improvements include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant playground equipment, transfer systems to help everyone access the playground equipment, a poured-in-place (soft-playground) surface to replace the wood carpet, bench pads and fencing between the playground and parking.

In total, Middlesex County contributed more than $754,000 to purchase the new equipment and install it.

Highland Park Mayor Gayle Brill Mittler said Thursday she was grateful.

“Highland Park is blessed to be surrounded by two beautiful county parks. Donaldson Park’s playground has been a community favorite that was destroyed in a recent storm," she said. "This beautiful new playground is flood resilient and has already been enjoyed by so many of our children and their families."