This element of the Master Plan was prepared in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Law
NJSA 40:55D-28b: A recreation plan element showing a comprehensive system of areas and
public sites for recreation. The Borough of Mendham last updated its Parks and Recreation
element during the 2000 Master Plan Reexamination, which was preceded by the 1994 Master
Plan. Following the review and analysis of the information provided by the Recreation
Department, the Board examined a series of planning considerations relating to needs and
opportunities for recreation.
The following goals and objectives for recreation outline a consistent vision to provide
Mendham Borough residents of all ages with adequate active and passive recreation facilities, to
protect and enhance the natural rural environment, and to preserve the established quality of life:
To encourage the preservation of areas with exceptional recreational or scenic value
To preserve environmentally sensitive land for the protection and conservation of natural
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
To determine the adequacy of the current recreation system in Mendham Borough, the
Recreation Department conducted a comprehensive needs analysis. The analysis reviewed the
existing recreation system and identified where the Borough might be deficient in providing
these resources to its residents.
According to Census 2000 data, Mendham has a population of approximately 5000 people
occupying roughly 1800 housing units. By 2015 Mendham's population is expected to increase
to approximately 5200 persons. With the Borough expected to experience minimal residential
growth, the need to provide additional recreational opportunities for Borough residents has
become less critical.