Van Saun County Park – Paramus

This is one of the most visited parks in Bergen County especially if you have kids. Park offers playgrounds for kids of various ages, picknic tables, and features Zoo, carousel, pony and train rides.

For those interested in sports activities, you will find here baseball field, softball field, basketball court, tenis courts, soccer field and bike path.

Fishing is also permitted if you have a valid NJ fishing license.

TIP: If you need quiet time in the park, head over to Walden Pond which in spring is surrounded by blooming trees and features way less people and kids. There is paved road that circles the pond.

Activities

Zoo – Open Year-round (weather permitting) 10:00am to 4:30pm. Fees (Wednesday thru Sunday and Holidays May thru October).

Fee structure:

Bergen residents:		Non-Bergen residents:
Children 2 and under	Free	Children 2 and under	Free
3-14	$1.50	3-14	$2.00
15-61	$2.50	15-61	$4.00
62-over	$1.00	62-over	$2.00
Disabled, Military	$1.00	Disabled, Military	$2.00

Pony rides – Operates April to November (weather permitting) 10:00am to two hours before dusk. Fee is $3.

Train rides – Operates April to December (weather permitting) 10:00am to 4:00pm (Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays unless it is a holiday in which case it will be closed on Tuesday). Fee is $1 per person (children under 2 free).

Carousel – Operates April to October (weather permitting) from 10:00am to 5:00pm (closed Tuesdays). Fee is $1 per child.