The Fair Lawn Recreation Facility Committee has embarked on a project to revitalize the Borough's Adopt-A-Park program. The intent of the program is to involve fraternal and business organizations, scout troops and interested citizens to participate in the Adopt-A-Park program.

Your participating in the program helps the Borough's Recreation/Parks Department promote community pride in our public parks by getting involved in activities including maintenance and beautification projects.

In adopting a park, the group commits to a periodic clean up and reports any vandalism or safety problems encountered at their chosen park. A sign will be posted at the park recognizing the groups contribution to helping the Parks/Recreation Department in making Fair Lawn a cleaner and safer place for all to enjoy. In addition, the Mayor and City Council will recognize the participants.

At this time, the Recreation/Parks Department is also beginning to institute an Adopt-A-Bench Program in which residents can purchase a bench in the Borough parks in honor/memory of an individual. The Adopt-a-Park Program consists of the following guidelines:

• 2 year commitment
• Group goes to the park once a month to inspect the site and collect any debris that may have been left behind.
• Assist in raking/spreading of rubber mulch (safety surface) at playground stenches.
• Assisting in painting of park benches or assembly of benches.
• Offer suggestions of improvements.
• Planting of flowers/plants, shrubs, etc.
• Donation of funds for equipment or materials (e.g. flowers). OPTIONAL
• Contact neighbors of the surrounding parks to obtain possible assistance in keeping parks clean and prevent vandalism. This will help develop "pride in our parks".
• Each group that adopts a Borough park would be covered under the Borough's Volunteer Insurance coverage when their group does their scheduled monthly parks tour.
• All groups would coordinate with George Frey, Superintendent of Recreation/Parks Department for scheduling, inspection repairs, approval of special projects and coordination of parks personnel assistance.

Benefits:

• Building "Pride In Our Parks".
• Pride in the local neighborhood.
• Pride and accomplishment among your group.
• Recognition of a sign stating your group has adopted a park.
• Recognition by Mayor and Council and Fair Lawn residents.
• A yearly Adopt-A-Park BBQ at Memorial Pool for all Adopt-A-Park groups.

Parks that currently have been adopted:
Berdan Grove - Sunrise Rotary
Beaver Dam - Rotary PM
Gregory - Chamber of Commerce
Cresthill - Knights of Pythias

Parks that need adoption:
Brookdale
Center Rec
Edison
Everett
Memorial
Warren Point Annex
Dobrow Complex (Columbia Terrace)

Suggested items that individual, organizations, businesses would like to purchase for a park (plate with donation named).

• Park bench with center seat with durawood beams - $600
• Cement pedestal chess tables - $900
• Flower planters - $500-$1,000
• Picnic tables - BFT recycled plastic tables - $750

For more information about the Borough's Adopt-A-Park Program call George Frey, Superintendent of Recreation/Parks at 201-796-6746 or e-mail: recreation@fairlawn.org.