Newark, New Jersey

Military Park is a six-acre park located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. It was originally laid out in 1667 as “Training Ground.” Now, Military Park is the central gathering space for Newark workers, residents, and visitors.

H3 worked with the City of Newark on the redevelopment of Military Park, an underutilized public space at Broad and Centre Streets. The design intent behind the redevelopment is to preserve the current layout of the park, but add features which return the park to its former grandeur as downtown Newark’s “front lawn.” Features include new planting beds and trees throughout the park, new lighting, and the addition of a comfort station and restaurant located at the eastern end of the plaza.

The focus of the park is the Tudor sword in front of the Wars of America monument. Once a reflecting pool for the monument, the sword is now completely planted with flowers. Lighting along streets and paths, monuments, and trees were also added creating focal points in the park.

CLIENT: City of Newark / Military Park Restoration Corporation
COMPLETION: 2014
COST: $8 Million