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communities RIVER VALE SCOUTS: CARL SU; PLAQUE: MEL EVANS; LAKE: FILE PHOTO ESTABLISHED 1906 rivervalenj.org River Vale Township offers a tight-knit community where everyone seems to know everyone. It boasts a farmer’s market and many affluent venues on The Estate at Rivervale Road, including the banquet hall Florentine Gardens and the River Vale Country Club. The township is also home to the Mark Lane Sports Complex where various recreation teams compete. River Vale’s K-8 school district has a growing one-to-one technology initiative so that students will have access to their own laptop, Chromebook or tablet. Landmarks Mark Lane Sports Complex River Vale Country Club SIGN: DAVID BERGELAND; HOCKEY: DON SMITH; POND: KEITH SMOLLIN ROCHELLE PARK ESTABLISHED 1929 rochelleparknj.gov With a population of around 5,600, Rochelle Park is a tight-knit community nestled between three highways – Route 17, Route 46 and the Garden State Parkway. This makes it an ideal home for commuters. The township also contains a large swath of the Saddle River County Park, which connects to other areas for a fun bike ride or run. The People’s Park offers residents a pool and other outdoor activities. Landmarks Cornelius Demarest House Saddle River County Park (201) WELCOME | 2017 EDITION 73