A picnic area is nice...keep it simple

I am dumfounded Vera’s councilmen Jimmy stated that they are looking to get a grant to install lavs 1.2Mil, when will the project be completed? If Vera’s councilmen Jimmy and the other geniuses on council didn’t squashed the previous plans with out reading the fine print that had previsions for the insulation of lavs Jimmy and the other geniuses on council would not be scrambling to cover their butts, and complete the project to required code!

You are doing a great job keeping us updated on the park, Dan. Thanks.

A decent and updated playground is needed on that side of town. Keep the playground and put in bathrooms.

***"The fact that it's a grassy area means it's not going to produce income," said Rappoccio.***

Why why why does the gov't think it can actually make money by running business? Anyhting run by a gov't agency BLEEDS mone--it is a well documented fact.
I'll take a patch of grass that costs nothing to maintain rather than some "water park" that will end up costing us $200,000 a year to maintain in a few years.

***"The fact that it's a grassy area means it's not going to produce income," said Rappoccio.***

Why why why does the gov't think it can actually make money by running a business? Anyhthng run by a gov't agency BLEEDS mone--it is a well documented fact.
I'll take a patch of grass that costs nothing to maintain rather than some "water park" that will end up costing us $200,000 a year to maintain in a few years.

I have 2 young children and I'm not for the splash park. First off I have an issue of double paying for ANYTHING in this town. If the spashpark was a go my taxes would go up to build and maintain it and then we have to pay to use it. Somehow this town would figure out a way to give free passes to people down here on their vacations like they do the free beach passes for senior citizens from ANYWHERE. Yes our Township gives FREE beach badges to seniors no matter where they live.

$600,000 for Splash Park and lavs vs. $1.2 mil for playground and lavs? What am I missing here?
Oh, the picnic area for Canada geese!

Noticed a liquor license possibly up for sale. Price around $600,000. And lo and behold cost od Waterpark around $600,000. In other words a splash of booze could finance a splash of fun. Hmmm!

I had to laugh when I read this article about the "Splash Park." Here are some observations for the Brick Mayor and Council.

The township takes State “green acres” money to buy a commercial marina to turn it into a public marina, in lieu of an opportunity to have the site redeveloped with a tax basis in the tens of millions of dollars. By using green acres money the township can never as a practical matter use the land for anything other than a park, even though it will be used as a working marina in competition with other local marinas.

The township routinely signs off on public employee contracts that guarantee wage, benefit, and retirement benefits not available to the vast majority of those employed in the private sector.

The economy goes South but the marina improvements and the public employee contracts need to be paid for, along with all other municipal expenses.

The township “leadership” then asks the voters to INCREASE municipal taxes by 24% while their property values are DECREASING. The referendum passed by a few hundred votes from those motivated by fear, with only one third of those qualified actually voting.

Now you spend your time trying to make the new public marina a “money maker.”

Did you run for office to serve the public or to serve your egos? Please tell me this is all a joke so I can pay the tab for the comedy act and return to the land of reality.

is there really that many disabled children in Brick they need their own playground ???......and showers , oh boy, those stories are going to keep the Patch in business

SInce the section of the Park area that is almost completed and paid with COUNTY money not local - are the parking space's on County land or Municipal land ? If it is County land will parking be free or will the Township enforce the municipal parking fee's on all user's?

Why does everyone need to complain about everything?! Can't we all just let the anger go for a change and just be happy with the fact that a run down, hideous looking piece of land is turning into a beautiful water front property?
As for the grassy picnic area...my opinion is that grass requires fertilizer so unless they plan on using organic products...I would suggest avoiding grass.

The Acropolis administration put more than $17.3 million into Traders Cove. Green Acres returned $5.4 million so far. The Brick taxpayers picked up $12.9 million for something that originally was only going to cost $700,000!

Thank you - I guess the pay staions should be going up shortly.

As mother to a handicapped child a splash would be great but charging a fee no way ... There are other towns that have splash parks and are free

I really would like to know when the county side of Trader’s Cove will be opened; it seems to be complete it just sits there closed? Even though I know that it will be difficult to use it due to the fact if the same people overrun it as in the past I don’t think I will be bringing the family!

If's it's a County park, everybody can use it. People from all over will be there. Just like Summerfest.. Get there early, then you'll get a parking space. Who cares who uses it. It's a free world.. Thank God. There will be enough people there, I don't think anyone will be missed.

It is a free world and thanks also to our wonderful servicemen who keep it that way,.

Bring on the splash park. A marina with unique amenties like a splash park and fishing area would be welcomed. There are a plenty of picnic grass areas for geese already in the area. A revenue generating splash park that would benefit our children and be handicap accessible is fantastic. The splash park would also be a draw for people to park their boat there and in return generate the town more revenue in marina fees.

I can't even imagine bringing my kids to play there or picnic there. Between the traffic on that road (I have actually sat in traffic trying to get over that bridge from Adamston rd for over an hour) and the mosquitoes and greenhead, no thanks.

Brian, I agree. It's such a beautiful piece of property.

SO many levels of frustration here but for the love of GOD - NO GRASS ON THE BAYFRONT!! Aside from the myriad other (and all equally valid) reasons, there will be goose shit everywhere. Can we get ANYone with a clue and a pair in there to make some decisions that make some sense? I mean, I can see it now. PNC Bank Buy Rite Goose Poo Park. 9 rows of handicapped parking, no smoking, rule signs everywhere and a pergola to snag your fishing lines on. In 6 months the bathrooms will be locked 23 hours a day and you'll have to cart out your own garbage! Boat owners only on the docks (for liability reasons), curb your kids, and don't be mean to the geese!

Ask our Parks Superintendent Mr.Francese who came up with the grass concept idea ? I would say him or the Mayor but they will place it on the Engineer.
Why not sand and small area's of plume grass it would concide with the Marina theme
along the water.

Joseph W., good thinking. 10% Tax Cut Now, great idea if the grass doesn't work. Always Plan B, if Plan A doesn't work.

Splash park? LMAO! Charge $50 or it will be run over by Lakewood parasites.

I've got a great idea... Get a hose out there... Instant splash park! And super cheap!

a splash park would only become a closer bath house for the lakewood faction so they do not have to go to the mantoloking beaches after hours for free.

what is a closer bath house?

Never mind, I understand the sentence now.

These guys couldn't run a taco stand in the middle of mexico, what makes them think they can manage a marina and splash park?? What exactly are the township and county workers doing down there?? Everyday I pass by I see groups of guys standing around and doing basically nothing, they whole thing is a scam, from the politically connected engineer, architect, and the corrupt general contractor. Money pit for the PIGS to FATTEN themselves on the taxpayers dime, some things never change. THE PIGS CONTINUE TO FEED FROM THE TROUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe we can get James Lacy, the Head of BTMUA to run the splash park, he's over qualified, remember he's always been fascinated with water, that was his statement upon getting handed the MUA position, I'm sure he could use another tax payer funded job here in Brick. Director of Splash Park Operations, that's worth at least 100k per year. These guys are unbelievable.

Does anyone know when the dock and fishing pier will be open for business?

I have been to the park a few times and you can use the bathrooms and I see people walking around, but not on Traders Cove section yet. They are still working. Only on the County side.