Camden County officials announced on March 7 the start of construction for the Camden County LINK Trail, a planned 34-mile greenway that will run from the Delaware River to the Pine Barrens. Commissioner Jeffrey Nash joined federal, state, and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking, which marks a significant step in developing new recreational resources for county residents.
The project is seen as an important addition to community infrastructure, aiming to improve quality of life and provide safe spaces for walking, biking, and running. “Today is a truly historic day as we are formally beginning construction on the Camden County LINK Trail after almost a decade of feasibility studies, public meetings, and securing funding,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “I am so thrilled to see this project become a reality. The LINK Trail will provide residents throughout Camden County with access to passive recreation, and enable them a safe and scenic path to walk, bike, or run throughout our beautiful county.”
The current $3 million phase will connect Merchant Street in Audubon with Station Avenue in Haddon Heights over more than one mile. Construction is scheduled to begin on March 8 and is expected to finish by year’s end.
The full trail is designed as an off-road route serving as the backbone for a county-wide network. It will extend from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Camden through urban, suburban, and rural areas before reaching Winslow Township at the Gloucester County line. Along its path it will link municipal parks, county parks, and several downtown business districts.
Camden County supports over 500,000 residents across 37 municipalities according to the official website. The county advances community welfare through efforts in education, workforce development, public services according to the official website, and maintains facilities such as parks and libraries aimed at fostering well-being according to the official website. Services also focus on public safety, health initiatives, transportation improvements, and economic development according to the official website.
The Board of Commissioners oversees these operations under a seven-member structure with staggered three-year terms according to the official website. The LINK Trail project reflects ongoing efforts by Camden County government—whose jurisdiction covers southern New Jersey—to enhance recreational opportunities for its communities according to the official website.
