Advocates, Legislators, and Community Members to Rally for Capital Park Progress
What: Community Design Kick-Off Meeting for Capital Park
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 12:30 PM
Where: Capital Park (starting at the Masonic Temple,100 Barrack Street, Trenton, NJ)
Why: The long-awaited Capital Park project, intended to revitalize Trenton’s State House grounds, has stalled in the middle of the design process. Despite $8 million already committed to planning and construction, the project remains stuck and is in jeopardy of not happening.
Local advocates and community members, alongside design professionals, will take matters into their own hands to demonstrate how inclusive, community-driven planning can generate a transformative and feasible design that can be built within a reasonable budget. This action comes after repeated efforts to engage the State in moving the park forward.
With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence fast approaching in 2026, finishing Capital Park is essential to honoring Trenton’s rich history and ensuring a vibrant, accessible green space for residents and visitors alike.
Who:
- Local advocates, community members, and design professionals
- Elected officials (including confirmed participation from Assemblywoman Reynolds Jackson)
- Partner organizations: Isles, Inc., NJ League of Conservation Voters, and NJ Conservation Foundation
- Members of the media
Visuals & Interviews:
- A walking tour of the site identifying key design elements and amenities
- Community members participating in hands-on planning activities
- Statements from advocates and policymakers on the urgency of completing Capital Park
- Perspectives on how the park will transform downtown Trenton
