Editor's Note: Ord. 6 S+FF (S), 9-16-98 established the Department of Neighborhood and Recreational Service which consists of the former Department of Neighborhood Services, which was repealed by Ord. 6 S+F A (S), 9-16-98, and the Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs heretofore established in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Ord. 6PSF-F, 6-15-16 amended Chapter 12 in entirety and renamed it the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services.
a. 
Establishment and Creation.
1. 
There shall be a Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, the head of which shall be the Director, Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services. The Department shall consist of the following Office and Divisions:
(a) 
Office of the Director
(b) 
Division of Recreation
(c) 
Division of Cultural Affairs
(d) 
Division of Senior Services
2. 
The Director, Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services shall, prior to her or his appointment, be qualified by education, training and/or experience in the development of administration of a comprehensive recreation, cultural and elderly programs and the administration of facilities. The Director shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the programs, facilities and activities of the Department; conduct studies of the present and future recreational needs of the City and develop plans to address the needs and provide those services. The Director's compensation shall be such sum annually as shall be fixed by ordinance.
3. 
The Department, under the supervision of the Director, shall:
(a) 
Administer and operate the City's playgrounds, playing fields, recreation centers, Centers for Hope, facilities for indoor and outdoor sports and athletic and recreational programs and activities for children and adults.
(b) 
Sponsor and administer, through the Division of Cultural Affairs, cultural activities with other public agencies and organizations, including, concerts, art exhibits, festivals, literary events, historical events, parades and other cultural activities.
(c) 
Sponsor and administer, through the Division of Senior Services, year round programs and activities for seniors of the City.
(d) 
Design and maintain, with the assistance of the City's Office of Information Technology, a website that provides up to date information of the Department's programs, events and services, hours of operation, and all relevant information pertaining to the use of the City's facilities.
(e) 
Coordinate programs with the Newark Museum, Newark Public Library, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Symphony Hall, and Newark Public Schools.
[Ord. 6PSF-F, 6-15-2016 § 3]
a. 
There shall be within the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, a Division of Recreation, the head of which shall be the Director of the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services.
b. 
The Division of Recreation, shall be responsible for the following duties: plan, initiate, organize, direct and execute City programs for cultural activities; administer and implement a comprehensive Recreational program for the children and citizens of the City of Newark; and publicize and disseminate information on the recreational activities, services and events available within the City of Newark and at the Watershed.
c. 
The Director shall be responsible for the care and operation of the recreation centers, Centers of Hope, soccer fields, football fields, baseball fields, ice rinks, passive parks, the watershed recreation programs and Summer Nutrition Program (Sun-up). The Director shall be responsible for planning, initiating, organizing, directing and executing City-wide programs of activities for recreation.
[Ord. 6PSF-F, 6-15-2016 § 3]
a. 
There shall be within the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, a Division of Cultural Affairs, the head of which shall be the Manager, Division of Cultural Affairs. This Division shall serve as the local arts agency for the City of Newark.
b. 
The Division of Cultural Affairs, under the supervision of the Director of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, shall be responsible for the following duties: plan, initiate, organize, direct and execute City programs for cultural activities highlighting to the general public the City's rich culture; administer and implement a comprehensive cultural affairs program for the children and citizens of the City of Newark; and publicize and disseminate information on the cultural activities, services and events available within the City of Newark.
c. 
Coordinate with community groups various festivals, block parties and cultural gatherings.
[Ord. 6PSF-F, 6-15-2016 § 3]
a. 
There shall be within the Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services a Division of Senior Services, the head of which shall be the Manager, Division of Senior Services.
1. 
Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, the Manager shall:
(a) 
Supervise the administration of various social, recreational, educational programs and the transportation for the City's senior citizens.
(b) 
Organize and operate senior citizen centers.
(c) 
Propose and evaluate studies of senior citizen problems and act as City liaison with community groups involved in senior citizen affairs.
b. 
There shall be within the Division of Senior Services an Office on Aging, the head of which shall be the Manager of the Division of Senior Services.
1. 
The responsibilities of the Office on Aging shall be:
(a) 
The operation of the full-day multipurpose senior citizen centers by providing social service information and referrals, arrange and provide for socialization activities, arts and crafts activities, day trip excursions, health education programs and screenings, consumer information, recreational, cultural, educational activities, and provide lunch.
(b) 
Administration, organization and management of the Transportation Program for Senior Citizens and the Physically Challenged, Senior Coach Transportation Program, and the Senior Citizen Center Transportation Program.
(c) 
Administration, organization and management of the Newark Nutrition Project for the Elderly.
[Ord. 6PSF-A(S), 1-27-2016]
a. 
Newark Resident and Non-Resident Membership Fees.
Newark Resident and Non-Resident Annual Membership Fees (all fees are per person, unless otherwise noted)
Description of Membership Privileges:
Resident Fee
Non-Resident Fee
Community Pass Membership (per person)
$5 (per person)
$15 (per person)
Includes the general use of the facility (Computer room, weight room, pool tables, swimming pools and activities noted as free). Facilities include, but are not limited to all City-owned or leased buildings, recreation centers and community centers that facilitate, recreational programs, events, activities, and community meetings for residents and nonresidents (example: Vince Lombardi Center, etc.,).
Resident and Non-Resident Fee
Community Pass Membership (Card Replacement Fee)
$1 (per person)
Resident Fee
Non-Resident Fee
Park Permits (Annually) All Recreational facilities and all City parks and fields
$150
$350
b. 
The Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services prohibits anyone from charging fees for admissions/registration; collecting donations, etc. Violation or infraction of same will result in immediate termination of the respective permit. Conflict in scheduling will be handled by the Center Director and/or Permit Coordinator.
[Added 9-20-2023 by Ord. No. 6PSF-F, 09-20-2023]
a. 
All youth and adults sports organizations seeking authorization to utilize any fields in the City of Newark must submit an Emergency Action Plan. All Emergency Action Plans that are required for City of Newark's fields must be submitted to the City of Newark's Department of Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Senior Services, Division of Recreation. All Emergency Action Plans that are required for Essex County fields must be submitted to the Essex County Parks Department with the permit application. All Emergency Action Plans must be submitted before a permit can be issued. The Emergency Action Plan to be submitted must include:
1. 
Names and certifications of all coaches, staff members, or volunteers.
2. 
Specific roles and duties of all coaches, staff members, and volunteers when responding in an emergency or life-threatening situation where CPR or AED may be used, as follows:
(a) 
Person/persons responsible for contacting emergency medical services;
(b) 
Person/persons to have access to keys to lock/unlock any gates or doors;
(c) 
Responsibility for checking the availability and current certification of the emergency equipment;
(d) 
Location of the AED;
(e) 
Person/persons designated to accompany the athlete to the hospital when the parent(s)/guardian(s) are not available;
(f) 
Person/persons responsible for contacting the parent(s)/guardian(s);
(g) 
Location of the emergency contact information for each athlete;
(h) 
Person/persons to contact the league board;
(i) 
Schedule of all practices/games;
(j) 
Location of all practices/games;
(k) 
Person/persons responsible for waiting for emergency services to arrive; and
(l) 
Location of the emergency first aid station.
b. 
All coaches, staff members, or volunteers must be CPR and AED certified.
c. 
Permit applications submitted without an Emergency Action Plan will be denied.
d. 
Violations and Penalty.
1. 
Youth and adult sports organizations that already have authorization prior to the enactment of this section have thirty (30) days from the section's passing to submit their Emergency Action Plan. Failure to submit the Plan will result in a fine of $100.
2. 
Any youth or adult sports organizations found to be practicing or participating in any activity on any field without proper submission of their Emergency Action Plan will be subject to a fine of $500.