Description

One of the most ambitious open space projects in the City’s history, the Berry Lane Park project will result in a  9% increase in usable open space for Jersey City residents.Encompassing some 13.5 acres, the park will be both active and passive in nature. A “Brownfield to Greenfield ” project, the park will be built on former rail yards, auto repair shops and warehouses. When complete, it will be one of the largest parks in the City’s inventory.

Status

JCRA has awarded engineering/architectural design contract to Dresdner, Robin Environmental Management/Roger Marvel Architects.  Acquisition appraisals, surveys and Phase I environmental assessments have been completed.  Conceptual plans are expected to be released in January, 2008.  JCRA is currently negotiating with property owners for the acquisition of parcels for the park.

News

-The JCRA received a $200,000 Brownfield Assessment grant from U.S.E.P.A. for Phase I and II environmental studies.

-Hudson County announced a $3.2 million grant for land acquisition for the park.

-First community meeting held on September 27, 2007 at Monumental Baptist Church. Approximately 50 people attended to provide their input to the park design.  More information on the meeting and the park project can be found at:  http://www.dresdnerrobin.com/berrylandpark.html

- In April 2010, JCRA received an additional $600,000 grant from the EPA for cleanup

Brownfields 2010 Cleanup Grant

It was announced today that the Berry Lane Park Project web site is now up and can be accessed at: http://www.dresdnerrobin.com/berrylanepark.

The web site is aimed at bringing residents and interested parties up to date on the progress of the planning charettes and the project in general.  The first planning charette was held on Thursday, September 27th, representatives from the JCRA, City, Dresdner Robin, and Roger Marvel Architects meet with some 50 community members for the first Berry Lane Park community workshop at Monumental Baptist Church, 121 Lafayette Street..  The details of that planning charette are on the project web site at http://www.dresdnerrobin.com/berrylanepark.

Public Notice

US EPA Berry Lane Park Cleanup Grant Applications

EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application – 75 Woodward
EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application – Garfield Junkyard
EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application – JR Transportation

The EPA has awarded the Agency with 3 cleanup grants for Berry Lane Park worth $600,000, including $400,000 for hazardous substances and $200,000 for petroleum.

For more information visit the EPA's website.