Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken today launched an online survey to kick off the public planning process for improvements to Tom Olivieri Park, a 5,000 square foot pocket park located near the corner of 13th Street and Willow Avenue.
“Tom Olivieri Park is loved by many, providing critical open space for residents of all ages,” said Mayor Bhalla. “But due to frequent use, and wear and tear, it’s clear that some upgrades are needed to ensure it continues to meet the needs of our community. I encourage everyone to share their feedback and ideas to help us create a revitalized park that continues to be a space for residents to gather and children to play.”
To take the online survey, go to http://hobokennj.gov/tomolivieriparksurvey. The survey is scheduled to close on Friday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m.
Public feedback from the survey, as well as future community meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions, will be used to determine improvements to the park which was last updated in 2014.
The park, formerly known as Legion Park, was renamed Tom Olivieri Park in 2019 to honor its namesake, Teofilo “Tom” Olivieri, who was one of the City’s first tenants’ rights activists.
Today, the park includes a playground, spray park, a mature tree canopy, and passive space, as well as two murals that will remain at the park. The murals, which were approved by the Hoboken Arts Advisory Committee, include Flight by Rorshach as well as a mural honoring Tom Olivieri designed and painted by his son Teofilo Olivieri, Ray Guzman, and members of the community.
The renovation of the park will increase accessibility and could include a number of improvements such as new furniture, improved landscaping, new playground equipment, upgraded spray park, updated lighting, a bathroom, and more.
This City will be applying for Green Acres funding to construct the improvements identified by the community and designed by the City's project consultant, Arterial. For additional project and grant application information, go to hobokennj.gov/tomolivieripark.
