Jacob Myles Cummings-Nasto ("Baby Jake") was beloved by many and left this world all too soon as a result of a rare cardiac medical condition. Jake always wore a smile. That smile was never bigger than when he was at a playground. Although Jake was unaware that his illness kept him from accessing many components of a typical playground, his family was not.

 
 
BJP Co-Founders Kate Cummings-Nasto & Joseph Nasto

BJP Co-Founders Kate Cummings-Nasto & Joseph Nasto

Jake's family chose to honor his memory by creating a specially designed all-inclusive playground based on their belief that EVERY child deserves a chance to play, regardless of physical limitations.

The Nasto & Cummings family welcome everyone to Jake's Place at the Grand Opening on October 15, 2011.

The Nasto & Cummings family welcome everyone to Jake's Place at the Grand Opening on October 15, 2011.

Through the combined efforts of Build Jake's Place Board of Directors, the Camden County Freeholders and the Camden County Department of Parks, Jake's Place became a reality in 2011. Funded in part by CVS Pharmacies, along with hundreds of local families, businesses, individuals and children in the community, and was built by caring hands of local volunteers.

During the 3-day playground community build, Joseph Nasto (Co-Founder/President) holds the BJP logo that goes atop the archway leading to Jake's Place.

During the 3-day playground community build, Joseph Nasto (Co-Founder/President) holds the BJP logo that goes atop the archway leading to Jake's Place.

Jake's Place is located at Challenge Grove Park in Cherry Hill, NJ and stands as a monument not only to the memory of "Baby Jake", but to the hard work, generous spirit, and boundless love of the community.

Some volunteers helping to build Jake's Place during a 3-day Community Build from September 9-11, 2011.

Some volunteers helping to build Jake's Place during a 3-day Community Build from September 9-11, 2011.