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

Park Owner:  Robbinsville Township

Park Names/Locations:

Blakely Park (also known as Tindall Park), located on Meadowbrook Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (funded)

Community Park, located on West Manor Way and Gordon Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (unfunded)

Tantum Park, located on Meadowbrook Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (funded)

Proposed Lessees/Leased Premises:

Robbinsville PAL Junior Ravens Football and Cheerleading (nonprofit organization)–all lined athletic fields on Blakely Park and specifically identified appurtenant structures, including field lights and toilet facilities provided by the Township.

Robbinsville Lacrosse Association (nonprofit organization)–all lined athletic fields on Blakely Park and Community Park, and specifically identified appurtenant structures, including field lights and toilet facilities provided by the Township at Blakely Park and Community Park.

Washington Township Little League of Robbinsville NJ, Inc., aka Robbinsville Little League (nonprofit organization)–all baseball/softball fields located on Tantum Park (Tantum Field #1, #2, #3 and Joe Barker Field (#4)) and specifically identified appurtenant structures, including Tantum Field #1 and #3 field lights, toilet facilities, concession facilities, Board and Equipment rooms, indoor and outdoor batting cages, and press boxes and T1 Garage and T3 storage sheds provided by the Township.

Robbinsville Soccer Association (nonprofit organization)–all lined athletic fields on Community Park and specifically identified appurtenant structures, including field lights and toilet facilities provided by the Township.

Purpose of Leases:  Use of leased premises for practices, games, tournaments, and other recreational events sponsored by the lessees.

Proposed Lease Term:  5 years (no renewal)

Proposed Compensation:

In kind services (operation of sports leagues and programming, and facilities maintenance) plus annual rent.  Proposed annual rent for the first year of each lease is $5.00 per registered child, with annual rent increasing by $1.00 per registered child each year on January 1, up to a maximum of $9.00 per registered child.

For additional information, please contact:  

Bruce R. Darvas, Esquire
Township Attorney / Director of Law
Robbinsville Township
2298 Route 33
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
(609) 259-3600 x 1110
bdarvas@robbinsville.net