Bergen County Rowing Center

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The non-profit organization Passaic River Rowing Association (PRRA) has partnered with the Bergen County Parks Department since 2003. Since then, boats have been stored in a makeshift structure known as the “Train Tunnel” which was used decades ago by the Department of Parks as part of a children’s railroad attraction. While PRRA has organized fantastic community rowing events and 300+ people row with them every year, a new, modernized Rowing Center will enable them to include more Bergen County residents in their programming and connect a larger audience with the sport of rowing.

This state-of-the-art two-story 14,285 sq. ft multi-purpose rowing center replaced an existing one-story 2,600 sq. ft. structure used as a makeshift boat storage facility. The construction of the rowing center satisfies growing demand for public access to Bergen County waterfronts and rowing activities with more efficient and increased boat storage, as well as improved instructional and meeting spaces. It provides access to rowing for both novice and advanced users, creates opportunities for youth activities that promote teamwork, health, and bonding, and brings more opportunities for the public to enjoy Bergen County’s Riverside County Park and the Passaic River.