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Amenities in Bergen County

Bergen County offers a wealth of amenities, catering to a variety of interests and lifestyles:

Shopping and Dining:

  • Paramus is a retail hub with popular malls like Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus Park Mall, and The Outlets at Bergen Town Center.
  • Diverse dining options range from fine dining in Ridgewood and Englewood to ethnic cuisines in towns like Fort Lee and Bergenfield.

Recreation and Parks:

  • Van Saun County Park in Paramus features a zoo, playgrounds, and walking trails.
  • Overpeck County Park offers sports fields, walking paths, and water activities.
  • Ramapo Valley County Reservation in Mahwah provides hiking, fishing, and beautiful natural scenery.

Arts and Culture:

  • The Bergen Performing Arts Center (BergenPAC) in Englewood hosts concerts, theater productions, and other events.
  • Various art galleries and cultural festivals reflect the county’s diversity.

Education and Libraries:

  • Excellent public and private schools, as well as the Bergen County Academies, a renowned magnet school.
  • A robust library system, including the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS), connects libraries across the county.

Healthcare:

  • Home to leading medical centers like Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Hospital, and Englewood Health.

Transportation in Bergen County

Bergen County has extensive transportation options, making it highly accessible:

Roads and Highways:

  • Major highways such as I-80, I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike), the Garden State Parkway, and Routes 4, 17, and 46 connect the area to New York City and beyond.

Public Transit:

  • NJ Transit Rail: Multiple lines, including the Pascack Valley Line and Bergen County Line, provide train service to Hoboken and Secaucus, with connections to Penn Station in NYC.
  • NJ Transit Buses: Numerous bus routes offer direct service to Manhattan’s Port Authority Bus Terminal, as well as local and regional destinations.

Ferry Service:

  • Nearby towns like Edgewater and Weehawken offer ferry service to Manhattan via the NY Waterway.

Airports:

  • Teterboro Airport caters to private aviation.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport is a short drive away for commercial flights.

Cycling and Walking Trails:

  • Several towns have bike-friendly roads and trails, including paths along the Oradell Reservoir and Saddle River County Park.

The Shops of Riverside, Hackensack

 

Van Saun Park, Paramus

 

bergenPAC, Englewood

 

Teaneck Public Library, Teaneck

 

Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck

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