Ridgefield Park

Ridgefield Park, founded more than 300 years ago, still clings to its small-town roots. The village has the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation. For 103 years, neither war, economic turmoil, nor social upheaval have interrupted the annual day-long event. The tiny village compromises 1 square mile in southeast Bergen County, and many of its families have been in the town for generations.

Local politics are non-partisan; the Board of Commissioners has never had republican or democrats, just citizens. The town is located in the middle of everything; routes 46, 80, 95 all run through it, which makes an easy trip to NYC to the east and Passaic and Morris to the west.

A significant number of Ridgefield Park's home were built more than 100 years ago, most are charming and very well maintained. The village is also home to a handful of apartments and condominiums. The eastern edge is filled with numerous recreation areas - pool, numerous fields, and 6 baseball diamonds.

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