The best parks & outdoor spots in Bergen County

4 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Secor Farms

Parks & Outdoors

Secor Farms does the season right with hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn and hay mazes, plus a friendly petting zoo for the kids. The rest of…

85 Airmont Ave (Mahwah)

“Secor Farms does the season right with hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn and hay mazes, plus a friendly petting zoo for the kids. The rest of the year, their nursery and garden center keeps North Jersey yards looking sharp, and the market’s stocked with local produce that actually tastes like something.”

From the North Jersey newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Overpeck Preserve

Parks & Outdoors

Overpeck Preserve is a 125-acre former landfill turned urban wilderness, with vernal pools, woods, wetlands and grasslands that rank among…

Fort Lee Rd (Leonia)

“Overpeck Preserve is a 125-acre former landfill turned urban wilderness, with vernal pools, woods, wetlands and grasslands that rank among Bergen County’s rarest habitats. Locals love the low-key trails and seasonal sightings, from reliable winter Bald Eagles to spring warblers and late-summer herons and egrets.”

From the Bergen County newsletter, September 4, 2026

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Atlantic Street Park

Parks & Outdoors

Right in downtown Hackensack, Atlantic Street Park turns warm evenings into easy wins with Movies under the Stars, Shakespeare in the Park,…

102 State St (Hackensack)

“Right in downtown Hackensack, Atlantic Street Park turns warm evenings into easy wins with Movies under the Stars, Shakespeare in the Park, concerts, and even Sunset Yoga. Bring a blanket, find some shade, and let the outdoor stage handle your weeknight plans this week.”

From the Bergen County newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Richard W. DeKorte Park

Parks & Outdoors

Trade your usual loop for the Marsh Discovery Trail and wide-open estuary views at Richard W. DeKorte Park. Boardwalk paths, NJSEA-led…

1 DeKorte Park (Lyndhurst)

“Trade your usual loop for the Marsh Discovery Trail and wide-open estuary views at Richard W. DeKorte Park. Boardwalk paths, NJSEA-led nature walks, the Meadowlands Environment Center, and even the William D.”

From the North Jersey newsletter, August 6, 2026

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