UPDATE: 🌳 Holjes Sheppard Memorial Park: Park, Roadway & Playground Renovation 🌳

Posted March 11, 2026

Project 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!

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