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Farmers Markets

maurycy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:52:26 +0000

Emerson Farmers Market
Emerson Plaza West, Emerson
Directions: Between Ackerman & Linwood Avenues
Phone: (201) 262-2380, ext. 204 – Barbara Looney & Karen Brown
Email: taxoffice@emersonnj.org
Open: June 28th to September 27th, Sundays, 9am – 2pm
Community Farmers Market: Variety of Fruits & vegetables
WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Englewood Farmers’ Market
Depot Square Park, Englewood
Directions: North Van Brunt St. & Demarest Ave.
Phone: (201) 871-6645 – Tina Evans
Email: tevans@cityofenglewood.org
Open: July 11th – October 31st, Fridays, 11 pm – 6 pm
Community Farmers Market: Variety of fruits and vegetables
WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Fort Lee Farmers Market
Fort Lee Community Center, Fort Lee
Directions: On corner of Inwood Terrace
Phone: (201) 592-3663 – Tom Meyers, Fax: (201) 585-7222
Email: tmeyers@fortleenj.org
Open: June 28th – October 25th, Sundays, 8 am – 2 pm
Community Farmers Market: Variety of fruits & vegetables
WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Hackensack Farmer’s Market
River Street, Hackensack
Directions: In Johnson Park, across from the Sears Building
Phone: (201) 489-3700 – Darlene Danstrom
Email: chamberhacknj@aol.com
Open: June 24th – October 28th, Wednesdays, 11am – 6pm
Community Farmers Market: Variety of fruits, vegetables
Also Available:
WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Hasbrouck Heights Farmers Market
Washington Place & The Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights
Directions: On the corner
Phone: (201) 288-5464 – Ray Vorisek
Email: heightsflowershoppe@verizon.net
Open: June 16th – September 29th, Tuesdays, 12 pm – 6 pm
Community Farmers Market: Variety of fruits and vegetables
WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Ridgewood Farmers’ Market
NJ Transit Railroad Station (Garber Square), Ridgewood
Phone: 201-445-2600 – Joan Groom, Fax: (201) 251-1958
Email: info@ridgewoodchamber.com
Web site: www.ridgewoodchamber.com
Open: June 28th – October 25th, Sundays, 9 am – 3 pm
Community Farmers Market: Variety of fruits & vegetables
WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

River Vale Farmers Market
Piermont Avenue, River Vale
Directions: Mark Lane Sports complex off of Piermont Ave.and River Vale Rd.
Phone: 201-664-2346 x 1001 ( R.V. Town Hall)- Rica DeAngelis
Email: rfakazis@yahoo.com
Open: June 25th – October 29th, Thursdays, 12 pm – 6 pm
Community Farmers Market: Jersey Fresh produce, pickles, Italian bread, cheese, Amish-baked goods, Pizzas, frozen seafood, pasta, Coffee, Wine.
WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Rutherford Farmers’ Market
Williams Plaza, Rutherford
Directions: Center of downtown
Phone: (201) 460-3000, ext. 3156 – Robin Reenstra-Bryant
Email: downtownpartnership@rutherford-nj.com
Web site: www.rutherfordnjdowntown.com
Open: June 3rd – October 28th, Wednesdays, 11 am – 6 pm
Community Farmers Market: Jersey Fresh produce, pickles, Italian bread, cheese, Amish-baked goods, stuffed cabbage rolls, frozen seafood, pasta, more
WIC & Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Teaneck Farmers’ Market
Garrison Avenue & Beverly Road, Teaneck
Directions: Cedar Lane Municipal Parking Lot
Phone: (201) 907-0493 – Karel Littman
Web site: www,teaneckbiz.com
Open: June 25th – October 29th, Thursdays, 12 pm – 6:30pm
Community Farmers Market: Variety of fruits and vegetables
WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers accepted by some farmers

Bergen County Zoological Park

maurycy — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:20:00 +0000

Bergen County Zoological Park, located in Van Saun County Park, is home to variety of domestic and wild animals. It exhibits animals from North and South America. Zoo features many different species of birds including engangered Andean Condor, reptiles including Green Iguana and Red-footed Tortoise, mamals such as Ferret, Opossum, Mountain Lion, Tamarin, American Bison and more.

The Farmyard is a special section of the Zoo is dedicated to domestic animals like sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and cows. Another section called North American Plains features bison, elk and bald eagles.

Bergen County Zoo offers variety of family activities and programs throughout the year. Call park for more details.

General Zoo information

Hours: daily from 10:00am to 4:30pm, weather permitting

Admission for Bergen County residents:
Adults: $3.50
Children 3-14: $1.50
Seniors: $1.00

Admission for non-residents:
Adults: $5.25
Children 3-14: $2.25
Seniors: $1.50

Members receive free admission. Admission is charged only Wednesday thru Sunday from May thru October.

Groups: Groups of 25 or more must obtain park permit. Call park for more information.

Other: Zoo offers food concessions and picnic areas on site. Zoo is handicapped accessible.

Contact information

Bergen County Parks Department: (201) 336-7275
Park Permits: (201) 336-7261
Train Ride: (201) 262-3771 x 22
Zoo Gift Shop: (201) 262-3771 x 17
Carousel: (201) 262-0790
Pony Rides: (201) 599-9800
Parkside Café Snack Bar: (201) 599-9055
Bergen County Zoo General Information: (201) 262-3771

Location

216 Forest Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07652

Veteran’s Memorial Park

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:48:17 +0000

Veteran’s Memorial Park (Formerly Depot Square Park) in Englewood covers 5.607 acres and offers pre-school playground, and benches. In the summertime it is home of Farmer’s Market.

Location

Demarest Ave. & West. St.
Englewood, NJ

Broad Ave. Courts

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:45:18 +0000

Broad Ave. Courts in Englewood offers tennis and basketball courts.

Location

Broad Ave.
Englewood, NJ

Garrity Field

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:43:39 +0000

Garrity Field in Englewood offers Little League field.

Location

Broad Ave.
Englewood, NJ

Denning Park

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:41:25 +0000

Denning Park in Englewood covers 5.17 acres and features pre-school and youth playgrounds, Little League diamond, basketball court, and benches.

Location

Lafayette Pl. & Forest Ave.
Englewood, NJ

Cambridge Ave. Park

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:36:12 +0000

Cambridge Ave. Park in Englewood covers 0.75 acres and features grassy lawn great for relaxation.

Location

Cambridge Ave. & Knickerbocker Rd.
Englewood, NJ

Artus Park

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:34:13 +0000

Artus Park in Englewood covers 0.2 acres and offers basketball court and
playground.

Location

S. Dean St. & Linden Ave.
Englewood, NJ

Dunning Park

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:32:24 +0000

Dunning Park in Englewood covers 1.5 acres. This is perfect park for passive setting. If features grassy lawn with benches.

Location

Hillside Ave. & Spring Lane
Englewood, NJ

Herring Field

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:29:36 +0000

Herring Field in Englewood covers 4.48 acres and offers softball and baseball
diamonds.

Location

Tryon Ave.
Englewood, NJ