Hunterdon County celebrates new outdoor fitness equipment at Frenchtown Borough Park
FRENCHTOWN BOROUGH, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County Commissioners Jeff Kuhl and Susan J. Soloway joined Frenchtown Mayor Brad Myhre and borough officials on Saturday, Nov. 15, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling new outdoor fitness equipment at Frenchtown Borough Park.
The event welcomed community members to explore the newly installed fitness area, with light refreshments served following the ceremony.
“This new outdoor fitness area is a great addition to Frenchtown Borough Park,” Commissioner Kuhl said. “It provides residents with a free, accessible way to stay healthy while enjoying this nice community. We are proud to support partnerships that enhance quality of life for our county’s residents.”
The project brings new recreational options to the park, offering residents of all ages an accessible way to stay active outdoors. The equipment is designed to promote wellness and healthy living as part of a broader effort to enhance public spaces across the borough.
Commissioner Soloway emphasized the importance of community partnerships in making such improvements possible.
“Projects like this show what’s possible when local officials and community members work together,” Soloway said. “Frenchtown continues to demonstrate how investing in public spaces benefits everyone, and the Commissioner Board was proud to support the project with a $75,000 grant.”
Mayor Myhre thanked all who contributed to bringing the project to completion, noting the borough’s ongoing commitment to fostering a healthy and active community.
“We are grateful to everyone who helped make today possible and look forward to seeing residents enjoy this new feature of our park,” Myhre said.
The fitness equipment was funded through the Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation Grant Program, which provides financial support to municipalities seeking to upgrade parks, open spaces and recreational amenities. Since 2022, Hunterdon County has awarded more than $3.7 million in municipal grants for parks, recreation infrastructure and public safety initiatives.
