The Township of Chester currently owns nine fine park facilities that are available for use by Township residents. The Township continues to try to meet the needs of the community for open space and recreational facilities as well as resource protection for the long-term health of the community. The Township’s successful open space acquisition program is funded in part by a dedicated property tax levy of .02/ $100.00 of assessed value. The funds collected have been used in conjunction with grants from the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund and the State of New Jersey’s Green Acres Program. The Township’s parks are administered by the Parks Advisory Committee, an appointed volunteer group, which is responsible for developing park facilities, setting park rules, and governing park use by groups. Groups interested in using park facilities may obtain an application form below, and a schedule of fees for use from the Township Municipal Building.

1. Parks are closed from dusk until dawn.
2. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
3. Open fires are prohibited – EXCEPT WITH CAMPING PERMIT
4. Hunting is prohibited – EXCEPT BY SPECIAL PERMIT.
5. Motor vehicles are prohibited on park grounds and trails.
6. Camping by permit only and in designated areas only.
7. No overnight parking of vehicles allowed.
8. Recycle all aluminum and plastic containers. Glass is not permitted.
9. Golf practice and off-leash dogs are not permitted.

Chester Township is announcing the installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Chubb Park, Highlands Ridge Park, and Black River Park, to improve emergency response and save lives.

These devices are designed for anyone to use, providing step-by step voice instructions even if the user has no prior CPR training. Each AED is housed in a clearly marked, alarmed cabinet.

There are three units in Chub Park, three units in Black River Park, and two units in Highlands Ridge Park. The locations in Chubb Park are by the path to the pond, on the park driveway across from the football fields, and by the pickleball courts. In Black River Park, there are 2 located along the trees down the middle of the parking lot (one near the front and one near the rear) and one along the turn in the back. In Highlands Ridge Park, one is located by the entrance to the Barn and the other is located at the end of the parking lot off North Road.

These devices aim to provide quick access to life-saving equipment for park users and visitors. For additional information, call 908-879-5100 x876.

Click here to watch a tutorial video about how to use an AED.

Click here to access Parks documents