The City of Linden Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Newly Renovated Milkosky Park on August 6th

The City of Linden held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 6 to celebrate the opening of Milkosky Park, the municipality's first all-inclusive playground. The local event drew city officials, community leaders, special sports guests, and members of the Milkosky family.

Mayor Derek Armstead and Council President Michelle Yamakaitis led the ceremony alongside several city council members and Linden Board of Education President Malaysia Thomas. Mayor Armstead reflected on his time serving on the city council with George Milkosky, whom the park honors, noting the importance of providing youth with the necessary resources to succeed.

The playground updates were made possible through funding from New Jersey's Jake's Law Grant. Union County Life confirmed that the facility now features a completely inclusive playground structure designed to exceed standard Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. The new design ensures accessibility for both physical and neurodivergent individuals, and the project also included updates to the park's basketball courts. Prominent sports figures attended the event as special guests, including former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, former New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker, and New York Knicks figures John Starks and Otis Anderson.

Photo Credit: Linden, NJ

FAQ:
Q: What makes the new playground at Milkosky Park unique?
A: It is the first all-inclusive playground in Linden, designed to exceed standard ADA requirements to welcome both physical and neurodivergent visitors.

Q: Who is the park named after?
A: The park is named in honor of George Milkosky, a former Linden city council member.

Q: What state funding program supported the park renovations?
A: The updates to the playground were funded by New Jersey's Jake's Law Grant.