Talk to people about the election day in Wildwood Tuesday Nov 3, 2020. President Trump held a rally at the Convention Center in Wildwood earlier this year
WILDWOOD — The city on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new learning park at Glenwood Avenue Elementary School.
The park, called the Socratic Outdoor Learning Center of Wildwood, will serve students ages 6 to 12, as well as residents and visitors.
“We can’t thank you enough for creating this park which means so much to Wildwood residents,” Commissioner Krista Fitzsimons said at the event, “especially those who live in this neighborhood, including me.”
The park incorporates aspects of math, science, philosophy, recycling and sustainability. It includes a sundial, a map of the solar system — with the planets represented as the city’s iconic beach balls — a stage with seating, a laser-cut sculpture of ancient Greek philosopher Socrates and a dog fountain.
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The idea for the learning park was credited to Jack and Karen Morey of Morey’s Piers in the resort.
“During this time, it is nice to have something that brings joy and normalcy to our lives and our children,” Mayor Pete Byron said.
Glenwood Avenue faculty and administrators requested the park, and the project was carried out by the city and private donors.
Wildwood High School graduate Chris Hines, aka DJ Cree, provided entertainment for the event. It was catered by the Wildwood High School Warrior Wagon and Wildwood High School culinary program. The city buried a 30-year time capsule during the event.
GALLERY Wildwood football breaks 47-game losing streak
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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The celebration is on for the Wildwood football team after it snapped a losing streak of nearly six years by beating Lindenwold 30-6 on Oct. 18.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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Defensive end Omarian McNeal greets running back Miguel Claudio after Wildwood defeated Lindenwold. View more photos from the game in a gallery at PressofAC.com .
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS#2 Miguel Claudio and teammates recover a loose ball in the endzone for a two-point conversion.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. LHS #10 Jayson Chavous looks for a hole in Wildwood's defense.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. LHS #1 Josh Salter crosses the goalline with the team's only touchdown.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS #3 Ernie Troiano gets a pass off under pressure from LHS #10 Jayson Chavous.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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(Left) Wildwood head coach Ken Loomis buries his face in the grass at Maxwell Field in Wildwood following his team’s win Sunday. (Right) Lineman Jose Matos celebrates after the Warriors’ first victory since Nov. 13, 2014.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS #1 Greg Mitchell with a two-point conversion.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. During half-time, a king and queen of homecoming was announced, (l-r) Miguel Claudio and Jenna Hans.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS# 23 Junior Hans brushes off a tackle from LHS# 58 Alberto Sanchez.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS #68 takes an emotional knee at the end of the game.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. LHS #10 Jayson Chavous gets tangled up with WHS #88 Caleb Myers.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. LHS #23 Tyree Moore tries to tackle WHS QB #3 Ernie Troiano as he makes a break toward the sideline.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS #23 Junior Hans gets tackled but still is able to cross the goalline for the games first TD.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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The Wildwood High School celebrates with coach Ken Loomis, center, with the scoreboard showing the Warriors’ winning score of 30-6 over Lindenwold on Sunday. Wildwood, one of the smallest high schools in the state, only fielded 19 players for the game.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS #1 Greg Mitchell receives a pass and carries on into the end zone under pressure from LHS #24 Elijah Sanabria.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS #11 Dom Troiano and LHS #9 Dennis Asare fight a for long pass.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS #2 Miguel Claudio with a touchdown.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. WHS #1 Greg Mitchell receives a pass and carries on into the end zone under pressure from LHS #24 Elijah Sanabria.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School. LHS #8 Nazier Bryant intercepts a would be touchdown pass to WHS # 1 Greg Mitchell.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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On Oct. 18 2020, in Wildwood, Wildwood High School football hosts Lindenwold High School.
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