N.J. Stat. Ann. § 40:37-204

The commission may acquire, maintain and make available to the public, parks and open spaces for public resort and recreation; locate such public parks and places within the limits of the county; and for these purposes may acquire by purchase, gift, devise or eminent domain, real estate 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 such parks and places, and make rules for the use and government of the same.