Triad Associates is proud to have partnered with the City of Vineland through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Green Acres grant process, securing $5,313,000 across four grant rounds for a Jake’s Law Playground at the Romano Sports Complex. Jake’s Law was passed in 2018 to encourage the construction of inclusive playgrounds designed with standards exceeding those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Once complete, it will be the only park of its kind in Cumberland County, offering a fully inclusive recreational space for children and families of all abilities. The project will include multiple accessible play zones, a sensory garden for quieter, interactive experiences, and shaded areas to improve comfort throughout the year. Additional elements include an ADA-accessible splash pad, fitness stations along the existing track, and upgraded amenities such as seating areas and accessible parking.
Triad has led the grant strategy, application development, and coordination efforts needed to advance this project through multiple Green Acres funding rounds. Triad was excited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony at the Romano Sports Complex, where state, county, and local officials joined community partners to celebrate this meaningful investment.
Triad Associates’ role in advancing this project has also been recognized in regional media coverage. Read more about the project and its impact here:
- “Vineland Breaks Ground on Landmark Inclusive Playground at Romano Youth Sports Complex” – The Vineland Voice
- “Vineland hits milestone with special needs park groundbreaking” – Courier-Post
Since 1978, Triad Associates has helped municipalities, counties, and nonprofits across New Jersey navigate the Green Acres Program and secure critical funding for park development and open space preservation. Triad’s experience with complex, multi-phase funding strategies continues to help communities bring transformative projects like this to life.
The most recent Green Acres funding opportunity opened in November 2025 and closed in February 2026. Triad Associates continues to monitor updates from NJDEP for the FY27 round, should the program be renewed. Contact us if your community is interested in the next round of Green Acres funding!
