Darlington County Park
The Bergen County Parks Department is thrilled to announce that as of August 22nd, all swim lakes are now OPEN! Regular park entry rules, fees, and hours, are now back in effect. Park hours are 10AM-6PM every day. Splash Zone hours are 10AM-6PM, with the last session starting at 5PM. Advance online booking for Splash Zone sessions will be reserved for weekday sessions only, and can be purchased on our Eventbrite page.
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 24th
10am-6pm
WEEKENDS ONLY, OPEN DAILY FROM JUNE 19th to SEPTEMBER 1st
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. NO MINORS (17 & under) MAY ENTER WITHOUT AN ADULT.)
| 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 |
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| +85° | +88° | +92° | +89° | +84° | +85° |
| +63° | +63° | +69° | +70° | +65° | +64° |
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) | $20 |
| Kiddie Single Session (In-County) | $7 |
| Kiddie Single Session (Out of County) | $7 |
REGULAR SPLASH ZONE
Participants must be 48" or taller.
Life jackets must be worn at all times,
NO EXCEPTIONS
KIDDIE SPLASH ZONE
Participants must be between 39" - 48" tall.
Life jackets must be worn at all times,
NO EXCEPTIONS
Rules and Regulations
- No smoking or vaping
- No pets
- No alcoholic beverages
- No glass bottles
- No controlled substances
- No drones
- No boats/kayaks
- No ground fires
- No grills on the tables
- No re-entry without return pass
- No refunds
