River Edge is a borough in Bergen County, in northern New Jersey, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough’s population was 11,340, reflecting an increase of 394 (+3.6%) from the 10,946 counted in the 2000 Census, which had increased by 343 (+3.2%) from the 10,603 counted in the 1990 Census. The community was initially incorporated as the borough of Riverside by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 30, 1894, from portions of Midland Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. On December 1, 1930, the borough’s name was changed to River Edge. The borough was formed during the “Boroughitis” phenomenon, then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. The borough was named for its location along the Hackensack River.
The community was initially incorporated as the borough of Riverside by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 30, 1894, from portions of Midland Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. On December 1, 1930, the borough’s name was changed to River Edge. The borough was formed during the “Boroughitis” phenomenon, then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. The borough was named for its location along the Hackensack River.
Points of Interest
New Bridge Landing is the site of The Bridge That Saved A Nation, crossed by the Continental Army and General Washington as they retreated from the British attack on New York City on November 20, 1776. EZ Bed Bug Exterminator NJ
- Campbell-Christie House is a historic home constructed in April 1774 in what was then Hackensack Township on the east side of the Hackensack River that was moved in its entirety in 1977 from New Milford.
- George Washington used Steuben House as his headquarters for 16 days in September 1780.
- Demarest House is a historic house near the Van Steuben and Campbell Christie house. It is known for its stove chimney, a technological advance when it was built in 1794. It was initially in New Milford but then moved to River Edge. It was renovated in 2009 and is open to the public as a museum.
Parks and Recreation
- Van Saun County Park covers 146 acres (59 ha) in River Edge and Paramus, in northern New Jersey, NJ. While the train ride, zoo, carousel, and pony rides are on the Paramus side of the park, the playground, dog park, baseball fields, some walking paths, and Walden Pond are on the river Edge side.
- Veterans Memorial Park – located on Continental Avenue- has a playground, a picnic area, a ball court/roller hockey rink, and a baseball field.
- Brookside Park – is located on Greenway Terrace, which has a walking path, playground, and a basketball court.
- River Edge Bird Sanctuary and Nature Trail – located on the River Edge/Paramus border, this park has a bird sanctuary and a walking nature trail. It is located behind The Shoppes on IV shopping center in Paramus.
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