Van Saun County Park

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. To ride a pony, child MUST BE over 2 years old, less than 50” tall, AND under 90lbs.
      Hours:
      Monday: 10am-12pm and 1-4pm
      Tuesday: CLOSED
      Wednesday: 11am-1pm and 2pm-6pm
      Thursday: CLOSED
      Friday: CLOSED
      Saturday: 10am-2pm
      Sunday: 10am-2pm

      Questions?  Poniesinthepark1@gmail.com
  • Volta Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
  • Washington Spring Garden County Historic Site
  • Dog park near the Continental Avenue entrance in River Edge

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Contact Us

Bergen County Department of Parks

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