Parks, Facilities and Permits

Field and Picnic Permit Procedures:

Any Fair Lawn resident or business owner is eligible to secure a field permit by contacting the Fair Lawn Recreation Department at (201) 796-6746 or e-mail. This application must be filled out and a certificate of insurance must accompany it.

Permit for the Memorial Park Picnic Grove may be received by completing the application from the Recreation Department by calling (201) 796-6746 or e-mail. All permits are given on the basis of availability.

Bob Chevrier Picnic Pavilion - Grove "A":

The Bob Chevrier Picnic Pavilion is located at the end of the Avenue Of Heroes in Memorial Park (across from Fair Lawn Parks Department). Use of this area includes:

• 2400 sq. foot (80' x 30') covered pavilion
• 625 sq. foot (25' x 25') grill pad with 3 large grills, permanent grilling tables and fencing around grills for safety.
• Picnic tables, garbage and recycling cans are supplied.

Picnic Grove "B":

Grove "B" is located at the end of the Avenue of Heroes in Memorial Park (next to DeJong ball field). Use of this area includes:

• 625 sq. foot (25' x 25') grill pad with 2 large grills, permanent grilling tables and fencing around grills for safety.
• Picnic tables, garbage and recycling cans are supplied. 

Picnic Grove General Information:

1. Restrooms are available at anytime during the Memorial Pool season. Contact the Recreation Department to make arrangements for use of restrooms during the off-season.
2. Use of Memorial Pool is available to Fair Lawn residents only. Residents can purchase Memorial Pool guest passes for non-residents if available (Covid-19 protocol restrictions apply).
3. Use of Memorial Park amenities are available. These amenities include Schmidt ball field, DeJong ball field, Tennis courts, Playground, Fitness Park and Horseshoe pits.

Park/Facility Rules:

1. Park shall close 1/2 hour after sunset. Designated parks that have lighting facilities shall close at 10:30 PM.
2. No dogs or other animals allowed in the park.
3. No person shall engage in any activity to the annoyance of other person making use of park facilities.
4. No automobiles, mopeds, motorbikes, motorcycles or any other motor vehicles permitted in park at any time. Vehicles must be parked in established designated parking areas only.
5. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages prohibited, unless permit is authorized by Borough.
6. Littering in public places prohibited.
7. Discarding garbage, refuse or waste in waters or public places prohibited.
8. No fires or cooking permitted in park unless permit is authorized by Borough.
9. All playground and fitness park equipment must be used in proper manner and children must be supervised.
10. No golf allowed in park.
11. No disrobing in park.
12. If ball field is unplayable, groups are not permitted to try and improve conditions.
13. Field permits are non-transferable.
14. Permits must be shown on request.
15. Do not approach, feed or handle wild or stray animals