Look into Bergen County, New Jersey for a New View on Living...

Welcome to Bergen County - the county that has something for everyone! An attractive suburban haven, there are many things to attract a wide variety of people. Acres of parklands and recreational systems are equal to the finest in the country. Being so close to New York City provides access to one of the most exciting and culturally established cities.

Within its 234 square miles, Bergen County offers residents a combination of upscale shopping, a comprehensive transportation system, proximity to Manhattan's work centers and cultural attractions, excellent educational and healthcare facilities, plus beautiful green parkland.

Bergen County mixes neighborhoods that feel warm, quiet and well established, with a wide variety of educational, shopping, entertainment and cultural opportunities. It offers rapid access to New York City along with readily accessible highways to the rest of the state and to all of New Jersey's attractions.

Located in the northeastern tip of New Jersey, Bergen County is the state's most populous county with population of more than 884,000 residents. The seventy municipalities include affluent, upscale and ethnically diverse communities such as Englewood Cliffs, Tenafly, Englewood and Alpine.

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SHOPPING

Serious shoppers flock from all around the state and beyond to Bergen County's plethora of upscale retail stores. The Garden State Plaza  in Paramus is New Jersey's largest mall with five anchors - Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy's, Lord & Taylor and JC Penney - plus more than 275 specialty stores. Also in Paramus are the Bergen Mall, Paramus Park Mall, The Fashion Center and Riverside Square in Hackensack features Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's andTiffany & Co.

Spend time in any of the downtown areas for a small town feel. There are many boutique-style stores that offer a diverse selection of clothing and merchandise. There is sure to be something there for everyone!

Bergen County Blue Laws:
Bergen County is subject to blue laws, which restrict shopping on Sunday. The long-standing blue laws prohibit the sale of clothing, furniture and electric appliances on that day, leaving malls and most stores closed on Sunday. Basics such as grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations, and restaurants are open. For other needs, shoppers head to nearby New York City, Rockland County, New York and other North Jersey counties, where stores are open on Sunday.

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COUNTY RESOURCES

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BERGEN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

NJ Department of Education
PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
Phone:(877)900-6960

New Jersey School Report Card
District School Information

Bergen County Schools - the educational system is excellent. Each town has its own school system and many of these are leaders in developing innovative educational programs. Special programs are available in most school districts. Bergen County Academy in Hackensack is a premier school which includes Academies for Advancement of Science and Technology, Business and Finance, Engineering and Design, Medical Science and Technology, Culinary and Hotel Management, Telecommunications and Computer Science and Visual Performing Arts.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Arts Calendar
View exhibits with cultural notes.
View arts events, with cultural notes

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SERVICES FOR SENIORS

Bergen County Senior Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-336-7400
Fax: 201-336-7424

A coordinated system to simplify access to health and human services systems for older adults and individuals with disabilities over the age of 18.

Who Benefits?

• Adults 60 years of age or older
• Adults with disabilities 18 years of age or older
• Family members
• Caregivers
• Human Services & Healthcare Professionals

What Information/Assistance is Available?

• PAAD
• Lifeline
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• Referrals
• Nutrition
• Education
• Recreation
• Wellness Check Program
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Health Outreach
• Adult Day Care
• Benefits Screening
• Care Management
• In-Home Assistance
• Meals on Wheels
• Respite Care
• Nutrition Program

MEALS ON WHEELS

Home Delivered Meal Services in Bergen County
MOW # (201) 336-7420
MAIN # (201) 336-7400
FAX # (201) 336-7436

• There are a number of home delivered meal programs serving Bergen County residents through government or non-profit agencies. This brochure provides you with the information necessary to contact the program serving your community.
• The goal of a home delivered meal program is to enable homebound adults to remain in the community with independence and dignity.
• A nutritionally balanced meal is delivered to individuals who are unable to prepare their own mealsand/or cannot shop for food, and do not have anyone to prepare meals or shop for them.

  ClicK this link to view the entire MEALS ON WHEELS program (in PDF format):

Key Services Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers

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PARKS & RECREATION

Bergen County Department of Parks
One Bergen County Plaza, Fourth Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-336-PARK (7275)

James A. McFaul Environmental Center
150 Crescent Ave., Wyckoff, NJ
201 891-5571
Today the 81-acre Wildlife sanctuary offers nature programs and workshops. The site includes a waterfowl pond, bird shelters, a boardwalk, nature trail, memorial gazebo and natural science exhibits. The Environmental Center gardens include specialties such as flowering trees, Daffodil Hill, rhododendrons, ornamental grasses, the herb garden, a secret scented garden and various memorial plantings. A naturalized field area and woodland contain many plant species that provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife species, including insects, birds and mammals.

Belmont Hill County Park
Palisade Avenue, Garfield
From atop Belmont Hill in this county park in Garfield, visitors can see the City of Paterson and miles beyond. No comfort station available - portable toilets only.
Amenities
Playground
Scenic Overlook

Camp Glen Gray
200 Midvale Mountain Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430-2700
Phone: (201) 327-7234
Fax: (201) 327-0322
Email: CampGlenGray@aol.com
Camp Glen Gray is an overnight camping and hiking facility located on the border of Oakland and Mahwah in New Jersey's Bergen County, just off State Routes 202 and 208 and Interstate Route 287.

Campgaw Mountain Reservation
200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 327-3500 (www.skicampgaw.com)
(201) 327-7800 (also for ski area information)
Campgaw Mountain Reservation offers unique opportunities such as archery, disc golf, skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing in a wooded setting. Hiking is available along the marked trails in this 1,373-acre wooded park. Campsites are also available

Campgaw Mountain Trails
View Campgaw camping ground
Camping Regulations
Camper Information

Dahnert's Lake County Park
Midland Avenue, Garfield
Dahnert's Lake County Park provides an oasis of recreational activities on 10 acres of land in a busy urban center.
Amenities
Playground
Picnicking - pavilion with electric (permit needed)
Pedestrian pathway
Fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)
Roller Hockey
View map.

Darlington County Park
600 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah
(201) 327-3500
Amenities
Basketball, Tennis and Handball Courts
Fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required) "Catch and release program"
Multi-Use Path
Picnic Areas (bring your own grill)
Playground
Swimming in season - click for brochure (fee)
Wildlife Observation
Discount fees available to Bergen County residents with purchase of Bergen County Parks card
Darlington Maps and Rules http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/BCParks/PDFs/DarlingtonParkandSwimArea.pdf

Dog Runs
Sam Nelkin County Park, Rose Street Wallington
Joseph A. Carucci, Jr, Area, Riverside County Park, Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst
Wooddale County Park, Prospect Avenue, Woodcliff Lake
 Henry Hoebel Area, Overpeck County Park, Fort Lee Road, Leonia
Wild Duck Pond Area, Saddle River County Park, Ridgewood, NJ

Garfield Artesian Fields
Boulevard and Gilbert Street, Elmwood Park
Amenities
Athletic Fields (by permit only) - softball (1), minor league baseball only (1)

Hackensack River County Park
Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack
Hackensack River County Park stretches over 28 acres of land along the Hackensack River in the northern section of Hackensack.
Amenities
Pedestrian trails/boardwalk
Wildlife viewing blinds - Currently under redevelopment.

Overpeck County Park
Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park and Teaneck
View Overpeck map.Covering 367 acres, Overpeck County Park provides a multitude of recreational opportunities for the whole family to enjoy.
Amenities
Palisades Park Sportsplex - Roosevelt Avenue, Palisades Park
Football/soccer stadium - by permit only
Athletic Fields (by permit only) - All with press box, scoreboard and public address system
-Challenger Baseball League (1)
-NCAA (1)
-Little League (1)
-Softball (1)
ADA Accessible Playground
All-weather running track
Field events (shot-put, discus, long jump, and others)
Model boating - by permit only

Ridgefield Park Area
199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park amenities:
Children's playground
Five miles of paths for pedestrian and bicycle use
Observation deck/ nature overlook
Canoe/kayak launch (car top only)
Dock
3,000-seat amphitheater
40-acre open field
One softball field
One baseball field
Two artificial turf soccer fields
Six tennis courts
Three comfort stations
Two concession areas

Henry Hoebel Area - Leonia - North Fort Lee Road
Multi-use pathway/Bicycle - Pedestrian Path:
Fitness enthusiasts are drawn to this site with its fitness field and jogging path. A 1.25-mile bicycle-pedestrian path forms a figure-eight beside the lake.
Amenities
Athletic fields (by permit only) - baseball/softball (1), football/soccer (1), soccer (2)
All-weather running track
Field events
Off-leash dog-park area
Andrew Kim Memorial Tennis Courts (4 with lights)
Basketball
Volleyball
Fitness Center

Henry Hoebel Area - Leonia - South
Amenities:
Picnicking
Playground
Basketball
Fishing pier

Bergen County Equestrian Center
Indoor/outdoor riding areas, boarding, lessons

Teaneck Creek Conservancy
20 Puffin Way
Teaneck, New Jersey 07666
The Teaneck Creek Conservancy is a member-supported, non profit organization dedicated to the reclamation and protection of the environmental, cultural, and historical legacy of the Teaneck Creek watershed.

Pascack Brook County Park
Emerson Road, Westwood and River Vale
Uncrowded and off the beaten path, Pascack Brook County Park offers a number of activities within its 79 acres.
Amenities
Picnicking - pavilion with electric (permit required)
Fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)
Model boating (by permit)
Playground
Tennis Courts (3)
Pedestrian pathway
Athletic Fields - softball (2)
Basketball

Ramapo Valley County Reservation
Ramapo Valley Road (Route 202), Mahwah
(201) 327-3500
Ramapo Valley County Reservation is Bergen County's largest park area and is located on the edge of the Highlands Region. With the recent additions of Camp Glen Gray, Camp Tamarack and Camp Todd. Hiking and camping are available. Several tent campsites are available around Scarlet Oak Pond For sketc maps of the trails, call (201) 327-3500.

Ramapo Reservation Trails
Ramapo Camping Sites
Camping Regulations
Camper Information

Amenities
Camping (by permit only)
Canoe/Kayak access to Ramapo River
Cross-Country Skiing
Fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)
Marked hiking trails
Tent campsites - April-November (by permit only)

Camp Tamarack Area, Oakland
Currently restricted use, pending site-work.
Amenities
Marked hiking trails
Fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)

Camp Todd Area, Oakland
Amenities
Marked hiking trails
Fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)
Please call (201) 836-2403 or visit www.teaneckcreek.org

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GOLF COURSES

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TRANSPORTATION

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STATE OF NEW JERSEY LINKS

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GARBAGE & RECYCLING

Bergen County Utilities Authority
Foot of Mehrhof Road, PO Box 9
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
201-641-2552

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BERGEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

Bergen County Animal Shelter
100 United Lane
Teterboro, New Jersey 07608
(201) 229-4600
Fax: (201) 440-4358

Directions
Animal Control
Lost and Found
Facilities
Hours
Adoptions
Services
Spay & Neuter
Volunteers
Donations
Fundraising
Happy Endings
Links

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FAMILY & MEDICAL SERVICES

Bergen County Health Services
327 East Ridgewood Ave.
Paramus, NJ 07652
Ph: 201-225-7000

Addiction Services
Adult Day Care
Child Health
Chronic Disease
Communicable Disease
Environmental
Health Promotion
Mental Health
Nursing Home

Bergen Family Care
NJ Family Care Program
216 State Hwy 17 North
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

NJ Medicaid Providers
WIC Nutrition Program
Universal Child Health Record
WIC Vendors
Cancer Screening
HMO Selectionn
Pregnancy Coverage
Certificates of Coverage
Alien Emergency Medicaid
Research & Learn

Bergen County Department of Human Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-336-6500
TTY: 201-336-6505
Fax: 201-336-6510

Disability Services
Information & Assistance Service/Aging & Disability Resource
Phone: 201-336-6504

Senior Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: 201-336-7400
The Bergen County Division of Senior Services was established in 1966 with a mission to serve as an advocate for older adults. It is a planning, coordinating and funding agency for senior programs and services.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SERVICES FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS, CLICK HERE

NJ Medicaid Providers
WIC Nutrition Program
Universal Child Health Record
WIC Vendors
Cancer Screening
HMO Selectionn
Pregnancy Coverage
Certificates of Coverage
Alien Emergency Medicaid
Research & Learn

VETERAN SERVICES

Veteran Services
One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hackensack , NJ 07601
Phone: 201-336-6325
Fax: 201-336-6327

Our Mission is to advise resident veterans and their dependents of benefits earned through honorable active duty in the U.S. Military, and to provide them assistance in the application process, and in addition, to maintain a list of available jobs for veterans seeking employment.

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LINKS FOR MUNICIPALITIES

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