[Adopted 10-3-2016 by Ord. No. 11-2016]
In the interest of public safety and for the regulation of the
use of public buildings and/or park property, it is deemed necessary
to establish a procedure for granting permission and establishing
fees when such public area is requested for use by persons and organizations
other than the Township's Department of Recreation for public programs
and services.
A.
Requests for use of recreation facilities or park property use shall
be made to the Readington Township Department of Recreation ("Recreation
Department") by submitting a facility use request form to the Recreation
Department beginning January 1 for the calendar year. Requests must
include:
(1)
Names and addresses of the applicant and responsible person.
(2)
Specific description of the use planned for the property and estimated
attendance.
(3)
Certificates of insurance meeting the Township's current requirements.
(4)
An Internal Revenue Service determination letter evidencing that
the applicant is a nonprofit organization, if applicable.
B.
The specific requirements of the application and regulations for
use of the Township's fields, pavilions and picnic areas are on file
with the Township Recreation Department and may be amended from time
to time.
C.
Requests will be granted based on availability on a first-come-first-served
basis. Notwithstanding, Readington Township recreation activities
have first priority in scheduling of events. Payment in full is due
at the time of the request.
D.
If the request is for such a use other than provided for herein, or in such a manner as may require an extraordinary facility or service, or involves additional permits, then such written application shall be subject to advance written approval by the Township Committee as set forth in § 168-1 et seq., of this Code.
A.
All fees must be paid in advance to the Readington Township Recreation
Director. Fees are nonrefundable unless the Recreation Department
cancels.
B.
All food concession monies and fees must be deposited into the Readington
Township Recreation Trust Account unless otherwise authorized by the
Township Administrator or Chief Financial Officer.
C.
Cancellations of contracts for field, park or picnic area usage may
occur if the Township Recreation Director or Public Works Director
determines that renovation or maintenance of such areas is needed.
[Amended 12-7-2020 by Ord. No. 34-2020]
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Pavilions
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Resident
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Nonresident
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Pickell and Summer Road
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Family 1 to 30 persons $30
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$45
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Family 31 to 100 persons $45
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$85
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Corporate 1 to 100 persons $100
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$180
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Additional Group Size
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101 to 200 persons
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Family $70/Corp. $125
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Family $105/Corp. $230
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201 to 250 persons
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Family $95/Corp. $150
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Family $180/Corp. $260
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251 to 300 persons
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Family $120/Corp. $175
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Family $230/Corp. $310
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301 to 350 persons
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Family $145/Corp. $195
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Family $280/Corp. $360
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351 to 400 persons
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Family $170/Corp. $215
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Family $330/Corp. $410
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Beer and Wine Permit
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Family $50
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$100
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Corporate $150
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$300
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Field Use (All Parks)
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Resident
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Nonresident
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Ball fields (one-time use)
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$30/$50 lined
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$35/$55 lined
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Soccer
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$30
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$35
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Corporate
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$40/$60 lined
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$80/$100 lined
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Ballfield league (9-game minimum)
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$50
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$55
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Basketball courts
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$50/4 hours
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$100/8 hours
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Tournament rate (3-field minimum)
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$50 per field/per day
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Camp fee per field
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$50 per day
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$50 per day
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Season field use with scheduling priorty by nonprofit leagues:
$20 per player/maximum $7,000 for use of four fields for a four-month
season. Note: Applicants are required to adjust their dates for Readington
recreation programs upon request.
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Dobozynski Cottage
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General meeting room use
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$20
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$40
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Nonprofit and affiliated groups shall be charged a reduced rate
of 75% of the regular cost for any pavilion rentals Monday through
Friday. (full cost shall be charged on weekends).
Facility reservation fees may be credited toward another available
date if notice of a weather-related cancellation is provided to the
Recreation Department Office by calling (908) 534-9752 prior to the
event start time on the scheduled reservation date. Re-booking will
only be accommodated on a one-time basis.
[Amended 12-7-2020 by Ord. No. 34-2020]
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Program/Activity
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Fee
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Program Types
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Adult sports
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$30 to $850
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Men's softball league, women's softball league, men's basketball,
men's basketball open gym, Sunday pickup basketball 50+, coed volleyball,
coed indoor soccer, fall ball, etc.
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Children's sports
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$0 to $660
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Recreation soccer, recreation softball, recreation basketball,
lacrosse, field hockey, flag football, volleyball, travel soccer travel
basketball, fencing, etc.
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Enrichment
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$0 to $300
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Art classes, CPR, gardening, golf lessons, pre-K classes, parents
and me classes, dance sports clinics, etc.
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Fitness
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$15 to $172
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Karate, aerobics, yoga, TRX, speed and agility, self-defense,
etc.
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Outdoor adventure
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$0 to 150
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Ski club, hikes, etc.
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Special events
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$0 to $100
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Memorial Day Parade, Halloween, Sport Extravaganza, Tennis Open
House, etc.
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Summer camps
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$100 to $1,500
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Summer rec, science, theatre, art, sports, etc.
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Tennis
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$0 to $500
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Lessons, leagues, teams, etc.
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Tournaments
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$100 to $650
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Holiday basketball, softball, soccer, 3-on-3 basketball, etc.
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Trips and tours
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$8 to $200
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Amusement park tickets, summer rec trips, day trips, ski tickets,
etc.
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[Amended 6-4-2018 by Ord.
No. 07-2018]
A.
Scholarships
shall be limited to one per child, per season, when available. Residents
who qualify for the Federal Reduced Lunch Program shall pay 50% of
the program fee. Residents who qualify for the Free Lunch program
shall pay 25% of the program fee. Documentation in support of scholarship
applications must be provided to and placed on file with the Recreation
Department and shall be kept confidential, as required by law.
B.
Emergency
services volunteers who have qualified for the Length of Services
Award Program (LOSAP) may receive a fifty-percent discount when enrolling
in Readington Recreation programs. Scholarships shall be limited to
one per child, per season, as funds are available. For the purposes
of this section, “qualified” means being listed on the
certified list of LOSAP participants, as presented and approved by
the Township Committee and on file in the Township’s Clerk’s
office, at the time of registration.
[Amended 4-2-2018 by Ord.
No. 03-2018; 12-7-2020 by Ord. No. 34-2020; 4-18-2022 by Ord. No. 12-2022]
Any programs or activities cancelled by the Recreation Department
("Readington Recreation") shall receive a full refund or a credit.
Cancellation for summer camp or sport league must be received by Readington
Recreation four weeks in advance of the program start date and shall
be subject to a $25 administrative fee. All other cancellations must
be received by Readington Recreation two weeks in advance and shall
be subject to a $25 administrative fee. No refunds will be processed
for programs/activities costing $25 or less. There are no refunds
or credits for weather cancellations for athletics.
