Van Saun County Park
The Spash Pad at Van Saun County Park will remain open through the heatwave!
Operating Hours: 10AM-6:30PM
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Spanning over 130 acres, Van Saun County Park is one of Bergen County’s most utilized parks. With a multitude of opportunities for passive and active recreation, Van Saun County Park offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Amenities in Van Saun County Park range from ball fields and tennis courts, to picnic areas, to state-of-the-art playgrounds and splash pads, to pony rides, a millennium carousel, a miniature train ride, the Bergen County Zoo, and more!
For more information about the Bergen County Zoo, train, carousel, or pony rides, please visit the Zoo’s website .
Activities
ACTIVE RECREACTION
- ADA accessible Harmony Playground with water sprinkler feature (open seasonally – 10am-4pm daily)
- Tennis Courts
- 2 Athletic fields – baseball, softball (permit required)
- Catch-and-release fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)
PASSIVE RECREATION
- Over 3 miles of biking or walking paths
- Walden Pond lookout points
- Picnicking – pavilions available, 3 with electricity (permit required)
OTHER AMENITIES
- Bergen County Zoo ($)
- Miniature Train Ride ($)
- Millennium Carousel ($)
- Pony rides ($)
- $5 per ride.
- Riders must be children over 2 years old, less than 50″ tall, AND weigh less than 90lbs.
- Hours of Operation (Weather Dependent)
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM and 1-4:00 PM
- Tuesday: CLOSED
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2-6:00 PM
- Thursday/Friday: CLOSED
- Saturday/Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Questions? Poniesinthepark1@gmail.com
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- Dog park near the Continental Avenue entrance in River Edge
