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Local Resources in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood is a village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the United States 2000 Census, the village population was 24,936.
Of 566 municipalities statewide, Ridgewood is only one of four villages in New Jersey, joining Loch Arbour, Ridgefield Park and South Orange.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 5.8 mi².
Ridgewood is adjacent to eight municipalities, seven in Bergen County — Paramus, Washington Township, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, Midland Park, Wyckoff and Glen Rock — and Hawthorne in Passaic County.
Ridgewood official website
Ridgewood Public Library website
History
Ridgewood is almost a six square mile village in Northeastern Bergen County, Fifteen miles from New York City. It was originally the home of the Leni-Lenape Indians; Dutch settlers followed. When the Paterson and Ramapo laid tracks and established a station wealthy New Yorkers looking for summer recreation built estates in the area, and eventually became year-round residents. Today, Ridgewood has a population of over twenty-four thousand residents, thriving business district, hospital, and a nationally recognized school system.
Parks and Recreation
A full time recreation director is employed by the village.
Facilities include Graydon Park Municipal Pool, tennis courts, wild duck pond, Veteran's Field, County Park, & playgrounds are located at Ridge, Travel, & Somerville Schools.
4th of July Celebration celebrated for over 80 Years.
Ridgewood Art Institute (Art Barn): 201-652-9615, 12 East Glen Avenue.
Kasschau Memorial Shell: 201-670-3924, 401 Overbrook Road.
YMCA & YWCA
Utilities and Services
Water: Village of Ridgewood, website
Gas & Electric: P.S.E. & G. website
Health: The Valley Hospital 223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, 07450 201-447-8000, website
Sanitation: Everyone residing in the village is required to recycle. The following must be recycled: clothing (reusable/new), copier & laser printer cartridges, aluminum foil & trays, lead acid, (auto) batteries & tires.
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