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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

Trumble Park

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:16:11 +0000

Trumble Park in Englewood covers 6.295 acres and offers pre-school and youth playground, and picnic area with benches.

Location

Broad Ave. & Rockwood Pl
Englewood, NJ

Crystal Lake Park

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:10:44 +0000

Crystal Lake Park in Englewood covers 5.8 acres and features small pond where you can observe wildlife and picnic area. There is dog walking area and few benches where you can relax.

Location

E Sheffield Ave
Englewood, NJ

Mackay Park

maurycy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:09:33 +0000

Mackay Park in Englewood covers 28.60 acres. It offers tennis and basketball courts, softball and baseball diamonds, soccer field, pre-school and youth playgrounds, picnic area, and bicycle path.

Location

130 W Englewood Ave
Englewood, NJ

Graydon Park

maurycy — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:53:34 +0000

Graydon Park offers basketball courts, hockey court, swimming area, ice-skating, shuffleboard, picnic area, and playground. Restrooms are available in the park.

Location

North Maple Avenue and Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ

Van Saun County Park – Paramus

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:20:58 +0000

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.

Location

216 Forest Ave
Paramus, NJ 07652

Darlington County Park – Mahwah

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:19:38 +0000

Darlington County Park is located in Mahwah, NJ. It includes two swimming lakes, basketball, tennis and handball courts. There are also picnic areas and snack bar (seasonal).

Location

600 Darlington Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430

Dahnert’s Lake County Park – Garfield

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:17:14 +0000

Dahnert’s Lake County Park can be accessed from Midland Avenue in Garfield, NJ. This park offers picnic area, playground, and basketball and boccie courts.

Location

425 Midland Avenue
Garfield, NJ 07026

Pictures

Samuel Nelkin County Park – Wallington

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:16:17 +0000

Samuel Nelkin County Park can be accessed from Rose Street (off Paterson Avenue) in Wallington, NJ. Park offers picnic area with pavillion, softball field, playground, and basketball and tennis courts. Playground area of the park is very big with multiple swings. Northern tip of the park features pond with water fountain. It is a perfect place to spend time with kids as the picnic area and part of the playground are covered in shade provided by the nearby trees. Parking is limited and fills up quickly but there is plenty of parking space on the nearby streets.

Location

Maple Ave
Wallington, NJ 07057

Geocaching

There is one geocache hidden in the park:
GC1N156 – Samuel Nelkin County Park Cache

Nearby caches:
GC1JFJT – Close to Brothers

GC1KA50 – Inside the Heart of Wallington

Wood Dale County Park – Woodcliff Lake

maurycy — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:15:26 +0000

Wood Dale County Park is located near Prospect Avenue in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Park offers picnic area with pavilion, playground, and tennis courts. Fishing is permitted with valid NJ fishing license. Park also has provisions for bicycle riding.

Location

103 Prospect Ave
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677