Riverside County Park Amphitheater & Comfort Station

PROJECT STATUS

Planning
Design
Construction
Completed

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The previous comfort station was located on top of a hill, adjacent to an old Parks maintenance garage. This caused safety concerns between Park patrons and vehicles. The location of the comfort station also did not meet the standards for ADA accessibility. With the annual rowing regatta at the Rowing Center in the northern portion of the park and opportunities for several performances occurring throughout the year, it was obvious to the Bergen County Parks Department that Riverside County Park needed a permanent structure for entertainment rather than the mobile show stage.

When complete, Riverside County Park will be home to an amphitheater that can accommodate 200+ people, as well as a brand new comfort station.

The amphitheater is designed to work with the natural grading of the park, seamlessly integrating into the landscape. The comfort station boasts a cutting-edge design, utilizing curved lines and stone to give the bathroom facility a unique façade. This capital improvement project is intended to serve a diverse range of community needs. The objective is for the facility to provide convenience and accessibility for everyone visiting Riverside County Park and impact the community for decades to come.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Budget:$2.885 million
Location:Riverside County Park-South North Arlington, NJ 07031

PROJECT TIMELINE

August 2019 Parks Department solicits project design proposal
May 5, 2021 Board of Commissioners awards construction contract to Daskal, LLC. (Reso #349-21)
July 12, 2021 Construction begins
October 27, 2021 Groundbreaking ceremony
Summer 2022 Anticipated completion

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PROGRESS PHOTOS

PROFESSIONALS

Architect of Record: LAN Associates
Landscape Architect: MKW+Associates
Construction Manager: LiRo Group, Inc.
General Contractor: Daskal, LLC

Contact Us

Bergen County Department of Parks

One Bergen County Plaza • 4th Floor • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: 201-336-7275