communities
RIDGEFIELD
ESTABLISHED 1892 ridgefieldnj . gov
Before Ridgefield became known as a commuter town with easy access to the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 46 , it was a quiet artists ’ colony established in 1913 by Man Ray , Alfred Kraymborg and Samuel Halpert . To this day , certain names of streets – Sketch Place , Studio Road and Art Lane – exist to pay homage to the colony ’ s history .
Landmarks
Overpeck Creek
Veterans Park
PLAYGROUND : CARL SU ; BOROUGH HALL : COLLEENWHITE ; PARADE : DON SMITH ; PARK : TARIQ ZEHAWI BERNADETTE MARCINIAK
RIDGEFIELD PARK
ESTABLISHED 1892 ridgefieldpark . org
Known for having the longest running Fourth of July parade in the state , Ridgefield Park is a small town with a lot of history . Named after the area ’ s terrain , many residents have lived in the village their entire life , choosing to raise their children in the same town they grew up in . The Board of Commissioners , who govern the village , pride themselves on remaining a non-partisan government , in which the Mayor serves as the head of the commissioners .
Landmarks
Overpeck County Park
Wanda Canoe Club at Waterfront Park Veteran ’ sPark
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