[Adopted 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4[1]]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. I, Recreation Program Fees, was renumbered as Art. IA pursuant to this ordinance.
[Amended 12-18-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-011]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ADULT
An individual who is age 18 or older.
AGE
An applicant's age as of the start date of the program being applied to.
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION
A nonprofit organization holding a tax-exempt status under the Federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954, i.e., 26 U.S.C. § 501(c) or (d).
COMMERCIAL APPLICANT
A for-profit business entity with a physical location in Marlboro Township applying to use a facility as part of or as an extension of its business.
COMMERCIAL OUT-OF-TOWN APPLICANT
A for-profit business entity with a physical location outside of Marlboro Township proposing to use a facility as part of or as an extension of its business.
NON-RESIDENT
An individual, couple, or family residing outside of Marlboro Township.
ORGANIZED PLAY
Any recreational, athletic, or competitive activity involving a group of participants that is scheduled, coordinated, or otherwise structured in advance, including but not limited to games, practices, tournaments, leagues, instructional programs, or private training sessions.
PARK OR RECREATIONAL FACILITY
A park, pool, playground, field, building, open space or other area in the Township which is owned, used or maintained by the Township and is devoted to active or passive recreation.
PRIVATE EVENT
Any event which is conducted, sponsored or permitted by an individual, family or an organized group of persons, where admissions are not opened to the general public.
RESIDENT
An individual, couple or family demonstrating acceptable proof of Marlboro Township residency, the form of which may include: a New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles-issued license or identification, bank statement, residential lease, utility (gas, electric, water, oil), cable, telephone, internet service or telephone bill.
RESIDENT LEAGUE
A group or organization comprised of at least 75% Marlboro residents using the facility as part of a league or single use for its members or employees. All other groups under 75% will be classified as nonresident leagues.
SENIOR CITIZEN
An individual who is age 60 or older.
The application form for program registration shall include but not be limited to the following elements:
A. 
In-person or online registration through the Township's website.
B. 
Applicant waiver/indemnification and hold-harmless agreement.
C. 
Proof of residency.
D. 
Proof of age or grade (youth programs).
[Amended 12-18-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-011]
A permit is required for the reservation of any Township park or recreational facility. The application form for a facility use permit shall include but not be limited to the following elements:
A. 
In-person or online registration through the Township's website.
B. 
Applicant waiver/indemnification and hold-harmless agreement.
C. 
Proof of residency or corporate status.
D. 
For use of any Township facility, the applicant must furnish a certificate of insurance (ACORD 25) providing evidence of general liability limits including bodily injury and property damage as follows: $300,000 per occurrence for an individual; $500,000 per occurrence for a charitable organization; $1,000,000 per occurrence for any commercial applicant. Any corporation must also include evidence of workers compensation - statutory limits and employers' liability minimum of $300,000 per accident/$300,000 per employee/$300,000 policy limit.
E. 
For use of any Township facility involving the consumption of alcohol, where permitted under the Code, the applicant shall obtain the appropriate permit issued by the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. A certificate of insurance shall be furnished by an applicant with evidence of host liquor liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. If alcohol is to be sold to raise money or any organization is providing alcohol/bartending service in concert with the event the vendor serving alcohol will also be required to supply evidence of liquor legal liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence. Events involving the consumption of alcohol shall be staffed by the Division of Police in a manner as determined by the Chief of Police, the cost of which shall be borne by the applicant.
F. 
For use of any Township facility involving a raffle, bingo or a game of chance, the applicant shall obtain the appropriate permit issued by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
G. 
In the event of two simultaneous applications for the use of the same facility, or if there is other potential conflict, the Recreation Department shall grant permission to the request first received.
H. 
Refundable security deposit.
I. 
Notice requirement. All applications for facility use must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance of the requested time of use. Applications for weekend use must be submitted no later than 2:00 p.m. on the preceding Thursday. Applications received after these deadlines shall not be considered.
Upon application, the Department of Recreation may, after investigation, grant a scholarship for any of the programs conducted by the Department of Recreation in circumstances of financial need. The Recreation Director is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate such reasonable regulations governing the granting of such financial need waivers.
A. 
Rules and regulations shall be determined by the Department of Recreation for the operation of all parks and recreation facilities.
B. 
Rules and regulations shall be published, posted or readily available upon request and strictly enforced.
Any person submitting or who knowingly provides false or misleading information will be subject to immediate removal from all programs or facilities, and forfeit any and all fees paid. Such person shall also be subject to the penalties provided in § 265-1.6 of this article.