Darlington County Park

Weekday Splash Zone sessions are now sold in-person only, first-come, first-served. The swim season will end on Labor Day, September 7. The Kiddie Splash Zone is now closed for the season.

With 127 acres, Darlington County Park is Bergen County’s summertime jewel. With a multitude of opportunities for passive and active recreation, which includes a swimming lake in the summer, Darlington County Park is a great place to spend time with family and friends or enjoy some solo time out in nature.

Activities

ACTIVE RECREACTION

• Handball Court
• Basketball Court
• Swimming Lake ($)
• The Splash Zone ($)
• Catch-and-release fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)

PASSIVE RECREACTION

• Biking or walking paths
• Darlington Lake lookout points
• Picnicking
• Permits issued on weekdays only during swim season (Memorial Day – Labor Day)

OTHER AMENITIES

• Grilling – Charcoal ONLY. NO propane. (Limited availability – patrons are encouraged to bring their own)

No pets allowed during swim season (Memorial Day – Labor Day).

2026 Swim Season

OPEN MAY 23^rd
Swimming Hours: 10am-6pm
Park Hours: (Weekdays) 9am-7:30pm, (Weekends) 8am-7:30pm

WEEKENDS ONLY, OPEN DAILY FROM JUNE 19^th to LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 7^th

^{Entry fee per person:}
(Evaluate weather conditions before entering park. No refunds offered. No walk-ins permitted. No drop-offs via Uber or other rideshare services. Carpooling is STRONGLY encouraged. We frequently reach capacity on weekends; therefore, park may close early. Bergen County Residents must show proof of residency with valid NJ ID. NO MINORS (17 & under) MAY ENTER WITHOUT AN ADULT.)

	Bergen County Resident	Out of County Resident
Weekday Admission, Adult (18-61)	$12	$20
Weekday Admission, Child (5-17)	$8	$10
Weekday Admission, Seniors (62+)	$3	$5
Weekend Admission, Adult (18-61)	$13	$25
Weekend Admission, Child (5-17)	$9	$10
Weekend Admission, Senior (62+)	$5	$10
Wibit Splash Zone, per session	$15	$15
Wibit Splash Zone, kiddie session	$7	$7

THE SPLASH ZONE

Weekend session tickets only available in-person on a first-come, first served basis. Weekday session tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite by clicking here

(Single Session — One 10 minute safety/product usage orientation and a 50 minute experience in the Splash Zone. The Splash Zone is cleared at the end of each hour.)

Session schedule:
10:00 AM	Both Regular and Kiddie sessions
11:00 AM	Both Regular and Kiddie sessions
12:00 PM	Both Regular and Kiddie sessions
2:00 PM	Both Regular and Kiddie sessions
3:00 PM	Both Regular and Kiddie sessions
4:00 PM	Both Regular and Kiddie sessions
5:00 PM	Both Regular and Kiddie sessions

Price per session:
Regular Single Session (In-County)	$15
Regular Single Session (Out of County)	$15
Kiddie Single Session (In-County)	$7
Kiddie Single Session (Out of County)	$7