FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2026
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New Jersey LCV Applauds Committee Passage of Liberty State Park Protection Act
Today, the Senate Environment and Energy Committee took a historic step toward protecting one of New Jersey’s most iconic natural and cultural resources by advancing the Liberty State Park Protection Act (S2924). This legislation aims to permanently protect the park from large-scale privatization and ensure that its future is shaped by the community, not special interests.
Allison McLeod, Interim Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, issued the following statement:
Today’s vote is a victory for every New Jerseyan who believes that our public parks belong to the people, not to the highest bidder. For too long, Liberty State Park — a crown jewel of our state park system — has been in the crosshairs of billionaires looking to privatize this public treasure to further enrich themselves. By moving this bill, the Senate Environment Committee has sent a clear message: Liberty State Park is not for sale.
This legislation is a matter of fundamental fairness and environmental justice. Liberty State Park is a gateway to the outdoors in the most densely populated county in our state. Protecting this space ensures that families who have historically lacked access to open space continue to have a place to connect with the Hudson River waterfront.
As the 50th birthday of Liberty State Park approaches, we call on the full Senate and the General Assembly to move swiftly to pass this measure. It is time to provide Liberty State Park with the permanent, statutory protection it deserves - so this beautiful park, in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, remains a resource for the people of Jersey City and for families across our state.