Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.14, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  City of Elizabeth

Park Name/Location:  

Elizabeth Waterfront Park Recreation Pier
101-117 Front Street
Block 825, Lot 6

Proposed User:  Elizabeth Fast Ferry, LLC

Facilities:  Recreation Pier

Proposed Use:  Use of the public pier for a pilot program to provide passenger ferry service to New York City.

Length of Use:  6 months (May 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025)

Proposed Compensation:  $16/landing

For additional information, please contact:  

Jorge Estrada, Esq.
Special Counsel
50 Winfield Scott Plaza
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201
Phone: (908) 820-4009

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  City of Atlantic City

Park Name/Location:  

Bader Field
Block 794, Lot 1

Chelsea Heights Park
Block 773, Lots 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8

Pop Lloyd Stadium
Block 658, Lot 1

Proposed User:  Perfect Game, Inc.

Facilities:  Sandcastle Stadium at Bader Field and turf fields at Chelsea Heights Park and Pop Lloyd Stadium

Proposed Use:  Use of facilities for exhibition games on weekends in June through October

Length of Use:  5 months (June 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025)

Proposed Compensation:  $200 per game at Bader Field and $300 per game at Chelsea Heights Field and Pop Lloyd Stadium ($116,000 total compensation over lease term)

For additional information, please contact:  

Peter T. Sallata, Esq.
City Solicitor’s Office
Phone: (609) 347-5540
Email: psallata@acnj.gov

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  Union County

Park Name/Location:  

Crane-Phillips House
124 N. Union Avenue
Cranford, New Jersey 07016

Block 196, Lot 2.01

Proposed Lessee:  Cranford Historical Society, Inc. (a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization)

Proposed Leased Premises:  Crane-Phillips House Museum

Purpose of Lease:  Maintenance and operation of the museum, including educational programming, on behalf of Union County.  The Crane-Phillips House is listed on the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places.  The Cranford Historical Society has maintained and operated this property for over 60 years in partnership with Union County.

Proposed Lease Term:  25 years

Proposed Compensation:  $1.00

For additional information, please contact: 

Kevin Campbell
Assistant Union County Counsel
Telephone:  (908) 527-4250
Email: kcampbell@ucnj.org

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  City of Margate

Park Name/Location:  

Public Beach between S Decatur Avenue and S Benson Avenue

Block 25, Lot 4

Proposed Lessee:  Yo-Leven, Inc., d/b/a Ventura’s Greenhouse Restaurant

Proposed Leased Premises:  Beach bar with pergola, fence, tables, bar, storage

Purpose of Lease:  Seasonal beach bar for the benefit of the beach going public

Proposed Lease Term:  3 years, for seasonal use between May 1st and October 31st of each year

Proposed Compensation:  $25,000 for the first year, with a 3% increase every year thereafter

For additional information, please contact: 

Lisa Hagan
Margate City Clerk’s Office
Phone: 609-822-2605 ext. 104
Email: hagan_lisa@margate-nj.com

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  City of Brigantine

Park Name/Location:  

Brigantine Golf Links
1075 N Shore Dr, Brigantine, NJ 08203
https://www.brigantinegolf.com/ 

Block 8501, Lot 1

Proposed Lessee:  To be determined through public bid

Proposed Leased Premises:  Clubhouse restaurant at Brigantine Links Golf Course

Purpose of Lease:  To provide food service to golf course patrons on behalf of the City

Proposed Lease Term:  5 years (exact dates to be determined)

Proposed Compensation:  To be determined through public bid

For additional information, please contact: 

Tiger Platt
City of Brigantine Manager
Telephone:  (609) 266-7600 Ext. 212
Email: tplatt@brigantinenj.gov

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed use agreement for Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  City of Hoboken

Park Name/Location:  

Northwest (Resiliency) Park

1201 Madison Street/1200 Adams Street

Block 107, Lot 1 (p/o)

Proposed User:  Alessio’s

Facilities:  Café building at the Northwest (Resiliency) Park, Terrace Pavilion – includes the 2,260 square foot interior space in the café building of the Park, Terrace Pavilion, and the approximately 500 square foot exterior space adjacent to the café building under the canopy.

Proposed Use:  Use of café building (2,260 square feet) and outdoor area (500 square feet)

Length of Use:  initial term of five years with option to renew for a second five-year term

Proposed Compensation:  Annual rent of $124,000

For additional information, please contact: 

Cathleen Wolf, AICP, PP
Principal Planner
Community Development
City of Hoboken
94 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone: (201) 420-2000 x3003
cwolf@hobokennj.gov
 

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  City of Atlantic City

Park Name/Location:  

Bader Field
Block 794, Lot 1

Chelsea Heights Park
Block 773, Lots 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8

Proposed User:  Perfect Game, Inc.

Facilities:  Sandcastle Stadium at Bader Field and turf field at Chelsea Heights Park

Proposed Use:  Use of facilities for exhibition games on weekends in June, July, September, and October

Length of Use:  5 months (June 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023)

Proposed Compensation:  $200 per game at Bader Field and $300 per game at Chelsea Heights Field ($97,400 total compensation over lease term)

For additional information, please contact:  

Catherine M. Ward, Esq.
Stradley Ronan Stevens & Young, LLP
Telephone:  (856) 321-2402
Email:cward@stradley.com

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  Township of Howell

Park Name/Location:  

Deerwood Park
2740 Lakewood-Allenwood Road, Howell
Block 42, p/o Lot 79.67

Proposed Lessee:  Jersey Junior Roller Derby Thrashers (a nonprofit organization)

Proposed Leased Premises:  See Exhibit A

Purpose of Lease:  Non-exclusive use of outdoor hockey rink for roller derby practice and equipment storage.

Proposed Lease Term:  5 years

Proposed Compensation:  $1 per year

For additional information, please contact:  

Joseph A. Clark, Township Manager
Telephone:  (732) 938-4500 extension 2102
Email: jclark@twp.howell.nj.us

Please click on the link below to see a list of proposed farm leases currently being reviewed by the OTPLA Public Land Compliance Section, and previously approved farm leases.

Any questions about these leases should be directed to the point of contact listed on the linked document.

2023 Pending and Approved Farm Leases

Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:

Park Owner:  City of Margate

Park Name/Location:  

Lucy the Elephant
9200 Atlantic Avenue
City of Margate, NJ 08402

Proposed Lessee: Save Lucy Committee, Inc. (nonprofit organization)

Proposed Leased Premises:  Block 26, Lot 2 (0.75 acre (approx.), including Lucy the Elephant structure)

Purpose of Lease:   Recreation and public amusement, focused on historical preservation and operation of the structure known as Lucy the Elephant, and including on-site souvenir gift shop and refreshment pavilion.

Proposed Lease Term: 20 years (subject to reevaluation every 5 years)

Proposed Compensation:  $1 per year

For additional information, please contact:  

Johanna Casey, City Clerk/Registrar
9001 Winchester Avenue
Margate, NJ 08402
609-822-2605
Casey_johanna@margate-nj.com