Darlington County Park

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).

2025 Swim Season

OPEN MAY 24^th
10am-6pm

WEEKENDS ONLY, OPEN DAILY FROM JUNE 23^rd to SEPTEMBER 1^st

^{Entry fee per person:}
(Evaluate weather conditions before entering park. No refunds offered.) 

DARLINGTON ENTRY FEE	WEEKEND RATE	WEEKDAY RATE (AFTER 6/23)
BERGEN COUNTY ADULT (18-61)	$12	$10
OUT-OF-COUNTY ADULT (18-61)	$20	$15
CHILDREN (5-17)	$8	$8
BERGEN COUNTY SENIORS (62 AND UP)	$3	$3
OUT-OF-COUNTY SENIORS (62 AND UP)	$6	$3

THE SPLASH ZONE

Tickets only available in-person on a first come, first served basis

(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)	$20
Kiddie Single Session (In-County)	$7
Kiddie Single Session (Out of County)	$7