UPDATE: 🌳 Holjes Sheppard Memorial Park: Park, Roadway & Playground Renovation 🌳
Posted March 11, 2026Project Goal:
To create a safer, more accessible, and enjoyable community space by upgrading the park, resurfacing the road, pavilion and installing new ADA-compliant playground equipment.
Project Timeline:
Phase 1 –Playground Demolition Complete
- Monday, October 13, 2025
Phase 2 – Award of Contracts Complete
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Boro Hall Council meeting 7 pm
Phase 3 –Excavation and Installation of Drainage
- On or about October 20, 2025, depending on required submittals by the contractor, Mobilization and site preparation is anticipated to begin Complete
- Anticipated sequence of construction to include excavation/grading of the new playground area followed by 90% Complete
- Installation of Drainage Complete
- Reconstruction of Park Roadway, including the installation of curbing Complete
- Earthwork for new building pads Complete
- Asphalt surfacing of reconstruction park roadway.
- Restoration of Disturbed Areas. 90% Complete
Phase 4 - Playground, Barn and Pavilion Installation
To follow Excavation:
- Installation of ADA-compliant playground equipment In Progress
- Pouring of rubber safety surface
- Installation of barn and pavilion 90% Complete
Phase 5 – Park Enhancements
- To follow Installation
- Landscaping and tree planting
- Benches
🎉 Grand Reopening Celebration July 4th after the Parade
Contact & Info:
Boro Hall: Karen Romano 908-236-2425
Email: clerk@lebanonboro.com
Website: lebanonboro.com
đźš§ Please Note:
The Park and Playground will be temporarily closed during construction. Thank you for your patience as we build a better space for everyone!