40:37-101 - Establishment and location of parks; acquisition of property; rules and regulations - New Jersey Statutes

40:37-101.  Establishment and location of parks;  acquisition of property; rules and regulations
    The commission may acquire, maintain and make available to the inhabitants of the county wherein it is appointed, and to the public, parks and open spaces  for public resort and recreation;  may locate such public parks and places  within the limits of the county;  and for these purposes may take in fee or  otherwise, by purchase, gift, devise or eminent domain, lands or any right or  interest therein for public parks and open spaces within the county. Deeds of  conveyance therefor shall be made to the commission by its corporate name, and  it shall preserve, care for, lay out and improve any such parks and places, and  make rules for the use and government of the same.  The real estate so taken,  and all buildings and improvements which may be placed thereon shall be exempt  from all taxes, assessments and municipal liens.