Parks & Recreation Areas
Most
parks open at 10 a.m., close 1/2 hour after sunset. Exceptions are made
for lighted tennis courts and ice skating areas while the lights are
on, for lighted ball games, for overnight camping (with permit), for
the Environmental Center exhibit hall, and for the Bergen County Zoological
Park.
Also for these fee facilities: Campgaw Mountain Ski Center, Darlington
Park during the swim season (opens at 10 a.m.), Bergen Equestrian Center
and Saddle Ridge horseback riding facilities, the Van Saun Park railroad
and pony rides, and the five golf courses - Darlington, Orchard Hills,
Overpeck, Rockleigh, and Valley Brook.
Smoking prohibited at any playground, ball field, zoo, and any area
where children congregate.
Information about hours, rates, directions and permits may be obtained
from the Bergen County Department of Parks by calling (201) 336-PARK
(7275), Free NJ Relay Service Dial 711 or visiting this website.
Bicycle-Pedestrian Path
The Bike Path (see PDF)
is approximately 6 miles. This continuous path runs through Ridgewood,
Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, Paramus, Saddle Brook and Rochelle Park and under
Route 4. The path features a scenic waterfall at Dunkerhook Park and
therre are many ponds throughout the path. This path follows the Saddle
River, passes by the Historic Easton Towers, and tree-shaded picnic
areas.
Dog Runs
The County parks system includes five dog
runs.