Latest phase of The Park’s transformation will include a brewery, steakhouse, duckpin bowling and more

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Nov. 13, 2024 – The Connell Company, one of the largest diversified, privately held corporations in the U.S., has started construction of its 55,000 square foot entertainment building located within The District at The Park. The construction is part of a $500 million redevelopment of The Park from a traditional office park into New Jersey’s newest full-service, destination neighborhood.

The building, which is slated for completion in 2026, is the core of The District at The Park, a 60-acre downtown shopping, dining and entertainment area anchored by a walkable main street. It will include Emberside Brewery, a destination for on-site crafted beers; Rosa Azul, a Mexican restaurant which will boast authentic cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails, as well as a taqueria that will offer window service for the outdoor garden and playground area; and a speakeasy style venue called BASH, featuring a wood-fired steakhouse, thoughtfully designed event spaces and multiple bars, as well as 16 of New Jersey’s first duckpin bowling lanes.

“The District at The Park is at the center of our redevelopment project. Because of this, we wanted to create beautifully designed spaces with concepts that complement each other and encourage people to visit,” said Shane Connell, Executive Vice President at The Connell Company. “We are extremely excited about beginning construction on the entertainment building and can’t wait until the public can enjoy each of the concepts coming to The Park.”

Part of The Park’s goal is to create meaningful spaces that connect indoor and outdoor venues seamlessly. The entertainment building will not only be adjacent to a custom playground but will also feature a beautifully designed seating area that transforms from an indoor space to outdoor flawlessly through signature guillotine glass doors.

“We are working tirelessly to deliver the highest quality spaces, services, and experiences to everyone who steps foot in The Park,” said Stephen Kilroy, Senior Vice President of Hospitality and Marketing at The Connell Company. “This new building is designed with the purpose of creating a unified, hospitality-driven experience, for everyone who comes to The Park to live, work, stay, or play. We are thrilled to begin sharing what is to come with the surrounding communities and look forward to sharing more in the near future.”

Just last month, the company announced the first phase of The Park’s transformation with the introduction of Round Table Workspaces. The launch included 1.5 million square feet of modernized and elevated workspaces, including indoor and outdoor spaces with collaborative lounges, workstations and meeting rooms, as well as high quality bars and cafes. It also features game rooms, access to FIELDHOUSE, the campus’ fitness center, and access to Table & Banter’s hospitality team, which provides homemade and seasonal food, social activities and catering and event services for all tenants.

The Park is also home to 1.5 million square feet of grade A offices on the campus that host companies like L’Oreal, Fiserv and HP, as well as a 176-room Embassy Suites hotel, Grain & Cane Restaurant, Starbucks, Lifetime Fitness, outdoor walking and jogging trails, and co-working social club Round Table Studios.

To learn more about The Park, please visit: https://www.theparkatnj.com/.

About The Park
The Park, formerly known as Connell Corporate Park, is undergoing a $500 million repositioning to bring an urban energy and community to the suburbs. The Park is situated on a walkable, 185-acre campus with a 176-room Embassy Suites Hotel, 112,000 square foot Lifetime Fitness center and over 1.5 million square feet of work resort offices, flexible workspaces and collaborative lounges all anchored by a hospitality, culinary, and wellness culture. The Park is currently adding The District at The Park, which will include 328 apartments and 185,000 square feet of restaurants and entertainment retail, bringing the whole campus together into one vibrant destination. To learn more about The Park, please visit: https://theparkatnj.com/.

About The Connell Company
The Connell Company, founded in 1926, is one of the largest diversified, privately held corporations in the United States. Since its inception, there have been five generations of the Connell family owning and involved in the business. Over its 97+ years in business, Connell has evolved from a commodities-based organization to a real estate and finance-based firm. To learn more about The Connell Company, please visit: https://connellco.com/

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