Darlington County Park
With 127 acres, Darlington County Park is Bergen County's summertime jewel. With a multitude of opportunities for passive and active recreation, which includes a swimming lake in the summer, Darlington County Park is a great place to spend time with family and friends or enjoy some solo time out in nature.
Activities
ACTIVE RECREACTION
- Handball Court
- Basketball Court
- Swimming Lake ($)
- The Splash Zone ($)
- Catch-and-release fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)
PASSIVE RECREACTION
- Biking or walking paths
- Darlington Lake lookout points
- Picnicking
- Permits issued on weekdays only during swim season (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
OTHER AMENITIES
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Grilling – Charcoal ONLY. NO propane. (Limited availability – patrons are encouraged to bring their own)
No pets allowed during swim season (Memorial Day – Labor Day).
2025 Swim Season
OPEN MAY 24th
10am-7pm
WEEKENDS ONLY, OPEN DAILY FROM JUNE 24th to SEPTEMBER 1st
(Evaluate weather conditions before entering park. No refunds offered.)
| DARLINGTON ENTRY FEE | WEEKEND RATE | WEEKDAY RATE (AFTER 6/24) |
| BERGEN COUNTY ADULT (18-61) | $12 | $10 |
| OUT-OF-COUNTY ADULT (18-61) | $20 | $15 |
| CHILDREN (5-17) | $8 | $8 |
| BERGEN COUNTY SENIORS (62 AND UP) | $3 | $3 |
| OUT-OF-COUNTY SENIORS (62 AND UP) | $6 | $3 |
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| +85° | +88° | +92° | +89° | +84° | +85° |
| +63° | +63° | +69° | +70° | +65° | +64° |
THE SPLASH ZONE
Tickets only available in-person on a first come, first served basis
(Single Session — One 10 minute safety/product usage orientation and a 50 minute experience in the Splash Zone. The Splash Zone is cleared at the end of each hour.)
| Session schedule: | |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 11:00 AM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 12:00 PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 2:00 PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 3:00 PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 4:00 PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 5:00 PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| Price per session: | |
|---|---|
| Regular Single Session (In-County) | $15 |
| Regular Single Session (Out of County) | $20 |
| Kiddie Single Session (In-County) | $7 |
| Kiddie Single Session (Out of County) | $7 |
REGULAR SPLASH ZONE
KIDDIE SPLASH ZONE
Rules and Regulations
- No smoking or vaping
- No pets
- No alcoholic beverages
- No glass bottles
- No controlled substances
- No drones
- No boats/kayaks
- No ground fires
- No grills on the tables
- No re-entry without return pass
- No refunds
Photo Gallery
Contact Us
Bergen County Department of Parks
One Bergen County Plaza • 4th Floor • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: 201-336-7275