Columbia Park Center at 3131 John F. Kennedy Blvd. in North Bergen — Courtesy: GRID Real Estate
By Joshua Burd
Aqua-Tots Swim Schools is expanding in New Jersey after leasing more than 9,000 square feet at a North Bergen shopping center, in a newly announced deal by GRID Real Estate.
According to the brokerage team, the business is coming to Columbia Park Center at 3131 John F. Kennedy Blvd. under an agreement with Madison International Realty. Led by owners Danielle and Timothy Sporcic, it will provide year-round indoor swimming lessons to children from four months to 12 years old, with an expected opening date of fall 2024.
“We are passionate about bringing Aqua-Tots to Hudson County to provide swim lessons to local children and provide job opportunities,” Danielle Sporcic said. “As a parent of small children, I stand by the Aqua-Tots mission to save lives by teaching children how to become safe and confident swimmers for life. Our child-focused facility will be the only one of its kind in the area with bright colors, the perfect pool temperature and a welcoming, friendly and experienced team.”
GRID Real Estate’s Bobby Antonicello Jr. represented the tenant, while RIPCO Real Estate’s Jake Frantzman, Florian Suserman and Todd Cooper represented the landlord. The brokers noted that Columbia Park Center sits just outside the Lincoln Tunnel and has tenants such as ShopRite, Old Navy, Big Lots and The Gap.
