Jester Park
Project Description:
Jester Park is a 31-acre open space located off Grubb Road, just south of the Naaman’s Road intersection. New Castle County is currently exploring options for further development of this park.
Current Phase:
Jester House: Under Construction
Park Pathway: Design and Planning
Key Dates:
Next Public Meeting: TBD
June 2021: Expected completion of Jester House
Project Documents:
December 15, 2020 HRB Update Presentation
January 16, 2020, Public Meeting Presentation
January 2020 Proposed Park Design
January 2020 Conceptual Park Overview Map
December 2019 Jester House Parking Plan
Project Updates:
February 25, 2021: Temporary chain-link fencing installation around the farm outbuildings begins
December 15, 2020: Update to the Historical Review Board
October 28, 2020: Notice to proceed on Jester House construction
April 7, 2020: Bid opening for Jester House project
March 18, 2020: The land surveyor consultant, Apex Engineering Inc., is tentatively scheduled to begin the topographic and boundary survey of the Jester Park parcels this Thursday, March 19, 2020 (weather permitting). The survey work will continue intermittently for several days.
March 9, 2020: The proposed work for the exterior of Jester House and the surrounding site is now out for bid. This does not include work to the park itself.
February 18, 2020, 5:00 pm - Historical Review Board meeting to review the proposed parking plan for the Jester House renovations. The Historic Review Board makes recommendations and delineations for historic district boundaries, maintains a survey of historic properties, and reviews permits relative to historic properties. An informational sign is located at the Jester Park property to notify the public of this meeting as required by the Department of Land Use.
January 16, 2020: Public meeting regarding both the Jester House and greater park plan
January 7, 2020: Meeting with surrounding property owners to discuss both the Jester House and greater park plan