County Approves $1.1 Million for Amanda's Field Upgrades in Upper Township

New skate park, fitness court, and restrooms coming to popular recreation complex

Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:35pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring a repeated pattern of a skateboard in neon blue, pink, and yellow, capturing the energy and excitement of the new skate park coming to Amanda's Field.The upcoming upgrades to Amanda's Field will transform the aging skate park into a bold, modern recreational destination for the Upper Township community.Ocean City Today

The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners has approved over $1.1 million in Open Space funding to support major upgrades to Amanda's Field in Upper Township, including a new concrete skate park, outdoor fitness court, and accessible restroom facilities. The project aims to modernize and expand recreational opportunities at this well-used community asset.

Why it matters

The investment in Amanda's Field reflects the county's commitment to partnering with municipalities to deliver high-impact recreational improvements that enhance quality of life for residents. The upgrades will create a more inclusive, multi-use destination that serves a wide range of users and activities.

The details

The $1.61 million project will completely rebuild the existing skate park with a new concrete design for improved safety and lower maintenance. It will also add an outdoor fitness court with seven distinct exercise stations, as well as a new ADA-compliant walkway system and central gathering area with shade structures, benches, and other amenities. A new prefabricated restroom facility will address a long-standing need at the site.

  • The Cape May County Board of County Commissioners approved the shared services agreement on April 14, 2026.
  • The project is expected to be completed by June 1, 2027, with a one-year extension option if needed.

The players

Cape May County Board of County Commissioners

The county governing body that approved the $1.1 million in Open Space funding for the Amanda's Field upgrades.

Upper Township

The municipality that manages the Amanda's Field recreation complex and will oversee the design, permitting, construction, and long-term maintenance of the upgrades.

Sam Palombo

An Upper Township committeeman who oversees recreation programs and is excited about the project.

Zach Palombo

An Upper Township committeeman who brought the idea for the outdoor fitness court to the township after seeing a similar facility in Ocean City.

Leonard C. Desiderio

The director of the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners, who stated that the Amanda's Field upgrades are exactly the type of transformational project the county's Open Space Program was designed to support.

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What they’re saying

“We're just incredibly excited to be able to work with the county and very honored that the county sees the value that Amanda's Field brings to our community.”

— Sam Palombo, Upper Township Committeeman

“This is exactly the type of project our Open Space Program was designed to support. The board supports transformational improvements that directly enhance the quality of life for our residents.”

— Leonard C. Desiderio, Director, Cape May County Board of County Commissioners

What’s next

The shared services agreement between Cape May County and Upper Township will remain in effect through June 1, 2027, with the option of a one-year extension if needed.

The takeaway

The investment in Amanda's Field demonstrates Cape May County's commitment to partnering with municipalities to deliver high-impact recreational improvements that enhance quality of life and create inclusive, multi-use community assets for residents of all ages and abilities.