Bergen County Parks System

Art in the Park is back! Join us at Van Saun County Park on October 10th for a fun and free afternoon appreciating the work of 100+ of Bergen County's artists, as well as live music from Particle Theory! We hope to see you there!

Zoo Boo 2026 tickets go LIVE tomorrow, September 29th at 9:00am on Eventbrite! Prepare to grab your tickets before they vanish, they sell out very quickly!

🎟️ There are three tickets involved with Zoo Boo:

🌙 The Zoo Admission ticket is for the decorated zoo with trick-or-treat stations and shows (organized by hourly time slot).

🚂🎠 The Train Ticket is only for the train, the Carousel Ticket is only for the carousel, and both are separate from the Zoo Admission ticket. (no hourly time slot). The daytime train is family-friendly, and the nighttime train is scary with live actors.

Zoo and Train tickets ARE ONLINE ONLY. Carousel tickets are sold in person during the event. EVERYONE 2 and up need a ticket. NO REFUNDS. Find the ticket link and more info at: www.friendsofbergencountyzoo.org/zooboo

QUESTIONS? Email [email protected] OR DM us!

It's rain or shine at Overpeck Golf Course! While the ranges are courses are closed for the weather, you can still practice and stay ready for your next round at our state-of-the-art simulators at the newly built clubhouse at the Overpeck Golf Course! Slots fill up fast so book online at GolfBergenCounty.com while you still can!

This weekend’s concert at the Wortendyke Barn Museum has been cancelled due to inclement weather conditions. This unfortunately will not be rescheduled. We hope to see you at our next concert on Sunday, October 25th, when we have the C***r Barn Band return for their 16th year!

Unfortunately, due to upcoming severe weather, Bergen County’s Annual Bocce Tournament has been postponed to Sunday, October 4th.

Beautiful weather and amazing turnout at Bergen County’s Annual Senior Festival at Van Saun County Park this afternoon!

With older adults making up 20% of our County’s population, it is important that we host community events such as these where residents can enjoy all that our County has to offer while learning about the resources available to them.

Thank you to Bergen County Human Services and our Division of Senior Services for hosting this event, and to all the resource tablers who joined us. A special shout out to our Parks Department staff, Security personnel, and Community Transportation shuttle drivers who helped make everything run smoothly and safely!

Most importantly, thank you to our community members for joining us! We hope you had as much fun as we did.

Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather forecast this weekend, our Baylor Massacre Commemoration Ceremony has been POSTPONED to Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 1:30PM at the Baylor Massacre Burial Site in River Vale.

Meet historical reenactors, explore the story of the events of September 1778, and celebrate the enduring legacy of the soldiers who stood for our nation's independence.

This event is hosted and sponsored by Bergen County through the Bergen250 Initiative, a program of the Bergen County Parks System Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs, with support from the Township of River Vale, New Jersey.

Happy First Full Day of Fall! 🍁 Check out our foliage map to plan out your fall activities this year! All spots marked on the map are Bergen County-owned parks that are perfect for seeing the natural beauty of our changing leaves. Check below for our list!

From South to North:

🍁 Riverside County Park (North Arlington & Lyndhurst)
🍁 Artesian Fields (211 Mola Blvd, Elmwood Park)
🍁 Borg’s Wood’s (Allen St & Fairmount Ave, Hackensack)
🍁 Saddle River County Park (Wild Duck Pond, Dunkerhook, and Fair Lawn Areas)
🍁 Pascack County Park (150 Emerson Rd, Westwood)
🍁 McFaul Environmental Center (150 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff)
🍁 Darlington County Park (600 Darlington Ave, Mahwah)
🍁 Ramapo Valley County Reservation (608 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah)