The Camden County Board of Commissioners, Upstream Alliance, and the New Jersey Conservation Foundation will break ground on the Gateway Park kayak launch in Camden City, October 31 at Gateway Park, 2798 Admiral Wilson Boulevard, Pennsauken, at noon.
“These enhancements will provide increased access to Cooper River and the Delaware River back channels for Camden County residents,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to Camden County Parks Department. “The Board of Commissioners is committed to creating spaces where our residents can enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and regain access to our most important waterways.”
The nearly $930,000 project, supported by an $800,000 contribution from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, will bring a series of improvements to Gateway Park. Plans include a new ADA accessible dock and floating platform to provide an access point for self-propelled vessels up to 25 feet long, as well as parking enhancements, new walking paths, picnic areas, a pollinator garden, and interpretative signage. An elevated boardwalk will also be constructed to protect the surrounding environment by reducing soil disturbance, minimizing the environmental impact of the project. The project is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.