Glen Ridge

Request for Field Permit Form


Glen Ridge Parks and Recreation
Glen Ridge Senior Community Center
228 Ridgewood Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Telephone:  (973) 748-2924
Fax Number  (973) 748-3831



Organization: ________________________________________

Contact Person
(must be present during event):

________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________

City:  ______________________________  State:  _________  Zip:  _________
Daytime Phone: ________________________________________

Evening Phone: ________________________________________

Fax Number: ________________________________________

Email: ________________________________________

Field Requested: ________________________________________

Date Requested: ________________________________________

Time Requested: ________________________________________

Alternative Date (if needed): ________________________________________

Type of use: ________________________________________


For office use only


___  Approved

___  Not Approved

_____  NOTIFICATIONS MAILED/FAXED

DATE ____/____/____

Name: _________________________________________ RATE $______per hour X ______ hours = _______ total

Scheduling

Applications for athletic permits are processed and issued continually throughout the year. Glen Ridge Parks & Recreation recognizes each sport to have a specific season. Requests for these permits are processed within the following dates:

FALL (2nd Saturday in August - 1st Saturday in December)
Requests accepted beginning the 1st Monday in May.
Due the 1st Monday in June.
(Permits issued by the 1st Monday in July)
SOCCER, FOOTBALL, FIELD HOCKEY, TRACK & FIELD, *SPECIAL USE PERMIT

WINTER (1st Saturday in December - 1st Friday in March)
Requests accepted beginning the 1st Monday in September.
Due the 1st Monday in October.
(Permits issued by the 1st Monday in November)
HOCKEY (Carteret Rink Only), TRACK & FIELD, *SPECIAL USE PERMIT

SPRING (1st Friday in March - 2nd Sunday in June)
Requests accepted beginning the 1st Monday in December.
Due no later than the 1st Monday in January.
(Permits issued beginning the 1st Monday in February)
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, LACROSSE, TRACK & FIELD, *SPECIAL USE PERMIT

SUMMER (2nd Sunday in June - 2nd Sunday in July)
Requests accepted beginning the 1st Monday in March.
Due no later than the 1st Monday in April.
(Permits issued beginning the 1st Monday in May)
BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, TRACK & FIELD, *SPECIAL USE PERMIT

Field Permits

A Field Permit is suggested for any event held on a dedicated field. Permits are required when the event becomes an organized activity, league game or is advertised to the public. Permits are issued for a limited 3 hour time period. For information about extended use, contact the Recreation office at (973) 748-2924.

Field Regulations

  • Smoking, possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs are prohibited at all times in Borough parks.
  • No person shall sweep, vacuum, rake or otherwise attempt to remove any standing water from park area.
  • Abusive and/or indecent language is prohibited in Borough parks.
  • Motorized vehicles are prohibited in Borough parks.
  • Fireworks are prohibited in Borough parks.

Permit Fees

Type of Event
Rate
  Glen Ridge resident non resident
Recreational
(ex. non-profit groups, family picnic, block party) 		$10 per hour $20 per hour
Charity Fundraiser
(ex. B-B-Q/food sale, dance/entertainment) 		$15 per hour $30 per hour
Please note: Non-charity income generating events are prohibited.
Programs sponsored by the Glen Ridge School District and the Glen Ridge Department of Parks and Recreation are exempt.

Permit Policies

Priority of Use

Field Permits are issued based on the following priorities:

  1. Glen Ridge School District sponsored games and practices.
  2. Programs sponsored by Glen Ridge Parks and Recreation.
  3. Additional users based on availability of space, first come - first serve.
NOTE:  Youth athletics generally have priority over adult use for field permits.

Unauthorized Use
The permit must be used for the purpose for which it was issued. Use of the permit for any unauthorized purpose results in forfeiture of fees and possible sanctions against the permittee. The permittee is responsible for all damages as a result of usage. Permits must be available on site.