 On May 18, 2014, LeGrand received a degree in labor relations from Rutgers and was asked to speak to his fellow graduates at Rutgers' spring commencement exercises.On October 16, 2016 (the sixth anniversary of his spinal cord injury), Avenel, NJ's former "Fifth District Park" was rededicated in LeGrand's honor as "Eric LeGrand 'Believe' Park".The park is slated to be fully redesigned and updated with handicap-accessible playground equipment.