Build Jake's Place

01/19/2026

In 2025, Build Jake’s Place officially changed names to Our View. Because of this name change, we will no longer be posting on this page, but our work continues!

We continue to manage the Camden County New Jersey Miracle League, our baseball league for disabled children adults. We host days of play at our inclusive playgrounds every spring and fall, and we consult with schools and businesses on all things related to disabilities.

Please follow our new page Our View to keep up with everything that we are doing.

To Educate, raise awareness and change the tone of conversation on topics related to disabilities

12/20/2025

We are so excited to have the newest Jake’s Place in Pennsauken! 🛝🎉

Make sure you are following Our View. That is our new name and our new page, so you can keep up with all that we are doing.

12/15/2025

This event is being postponed due to the snow. We will let you know when a new date has been chosen for the ribbon cutting. 

Join us on Tuesday, December 16th at 11am for the ribbon-cutting/soft opening of the “Welcome Home Jake’s place” inclusive playground in Pennsauken, New Jersey!

🗓️: Tuesday, December 16th

⏰: 11am

📍: 2400 Merchantville Ave Pennssuken, NJ 08109

11/14/2025

On Thursday, November 13th, Build Jake’s Place co-founders Jim and Lynn Cummings were honored with a proclamation from the Camden County Board of Commissioners at their monthly meeting. This recognition celebrates nearly two decades of the Cummings’ dedication to bringing inclusive play to New Jersey in memory of their grandson, Jake. Work that has touched countless families and communities in Camden County, and beyond.

Jim and Lynn extend their heartfelt thanks and proudly share this honor with their family especially Jake’s parents Kate Cummings and Joseph Nasto, and with all of you.

Your belief in the mission of Build Jake’s Place made this journey possible.

They also hope you will continue supporting our newly named nonprofit Our View under the leadership of Executive Director Art Aston as he carries this mission forward; educating, advocating, and reshaping conversations about disabilities to create a more accessible and inclusive world for everyone.

Please be sure to follow our new page Our View

Group photo (left to right): County Clerk Lampitt, Commissioner Nash, Our View Executive Director Art Aston, Commissioner Fleisher, Commissioner Young, Build Jake’s Place advisory board member Debra Gordon Leonard, Commissioner Dyer, Commissioner Betteridge, Build Jake’s Place co-founders Jim and Lynn Cummings, and Delores Williams (Art’s mom).

08/07/2025

Visit our website: https://www.buildjakesplace.org/
to read an important message from our Board Chair, Jim Cummings. Let’s keep building a more inclusive tomorrow, together!

With full hearts, the Nasto and Cummings families, along with our current and advisory board members, we want to thank you for 17 years of unwavering support!

When Build Jake’s Place began, it was our mission to honor our beloved Jake by creating more inclusive play spaces in the communities he loved, and in communities across New Jersey for children and families of all abilities. Thanks to you and your continued support, we’re proud to say: mission accomplished!

The Build Jake’s Place Non-Profit was created to honor the memory of our beloved Jake by building inclusive play spaces in Cherry Hill and Delran.

But we’re not done yet! We have some exciting news to share about the future of Build Jake’s Place, and Our View for our future.

Build Jake's Place builds all-inclusive playgrounds and inclusive play experiences in New Jersey allowing children and adults with special needs the joy of playing and interacting together.

06/17/2025

We wanted to share this information with you all as to why the playground at New Brooklyn Park was closed the last few days. The playground is scheduled to reopen tomorrow, June 18th.

PARK CLOSURE: Jake's Place Playground at New Brooklyn Park is currently closed for repairs to fencing and safety surfacing. Park will reopen, Wednesday, June 18th at 3PM.

06/05/2025

Yesterday, Jake’s Place co-founders Jim and Lynn Cummings, Executive Director, Art Aston and Jake’s Place board members joined Camden County Commissioners, Camden City’s Mayor, Vic Carstarphen, city council members, school officals, students, and other community members to announce the upcoming Jake’s place all inclusive playground that will be built at New Camden Park on Pine Street, in Camden city.

We share in the excitement of the new playground that is expected to be opened in the spring of 2026!

NBC 10 Philadelphia was there, and highlighted the story on their evening broadcast and website.

View the story here:

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/inclusive-playground-jakes-place-new-camden-park-new-jersey/4201327/

12/20/2024

Today Build Jake’s Place Co-Founders Jim and Lynn Cummings, Executive Director, Art Aston, and Build Jake’s Place board members joined Winslow Township, Camden County, and New Jersey state leaders to open the newest Jake’s Place all-inclusive playground in Sicklerville, Winslow Township New Jersey.

Thank you to everyone who made this a reality! Thank you also to all of you who joined us for this special occasion.

We look forward to seeing all of the photos of everyone enjoying this new accessible playground.

12/18/2024

We are excited to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newest Jake’s Place playground, Jake’s Place, Winslow Township.

The ceremony will take place this coming Friday, December 20th at 1 PM. the playground is located at New Brooklyn Park in Sicklerville, New Jersey

We hope to see you there!

12/06/2024

We are excited to share the news that there will be a new Jake’s Place playground coming soon to the city of Camden, New Jersey. This will be the fourth Jake’s Place playground in Camden County!

You can read more about the project here: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/camden/sections/green/articles/playground-for-special-needs-children-planned-for-new-camden-park-rebuild?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1gBzh60AYs89qValMs3PaZHBH0_MILEOcAeZddRuWO27KAD4pnPzGbuEI_aem_R_bGIWk5IGLCTAKGkn3IhQ

Playground for Special Needs Children Planned for New Camden Park Rebuild

12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, December 3rd, we'd love for you to consider supporting Build Jake's Place.

View our 2024 fall newsletter to see what we have been up to this year: 

https://www.buildjakesplace.org/newsletter

Your generosity helps us make a real difference, and there are two easy ways to donate:

You can make a secure, tax-deductible gift through PayPal right on our website:

https://www.buildjakesplace.org/donate

Or, if you prefer, checks can be mailed to: 5311 Magnolia Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109.

Every donation counts, and we're grateful for any support you can give. Thanks for being part of our mission!

Build Jake's Place is a registered 501(c)3 charity. Your gift, large or small, will make a big difference in the life of people with special needs who just want to play.

11/28/2024

We hope you're gearing up for a wonderful Thanksgiving!

With Giving Tuesday just around the corner on December 3rd, we'd love for you to consider supporting Build Jake's Place.

View our 2024 fall newsletter to see what we have been up to this year: 

https://www.buildjakesplace.org/newsletter

Your generosity helps us make a real difference, and there are two easy ways to donate:

You can make a secure, tax-deductible gift through PayPal right on our website:

https://www.buildjakesplace.org/donate

Or, if you prefer, checks can be mailed to: 5311 Magnolia Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109.

Every donation counts, and we're grateful for any support you can give. Thanks for being part of our mission!

Wishing you a warm, happy, and safe Thanksgiving!