A familiar local landmark and one of the borough's most photogenic public spaces. The pond and surrounding area reflect Haworth's quiet, tree-lined character.
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Haworth Visiting & Lodging
Haworth is best experienced as a quiet Northern Valley community built around parks, water, recreation, local history and neighborhood events. It is not a conventional tourist destination, but it offers a distinctive small-town Bergen County day trip with the Duck Pond, reservoir-side walking, municipal recreation, historic stone houses and a growing Terrace Street dining cluster.
Haworth does not have a conventional hotel district. Overnight visitors generally stay in nearby Tenafly, Englewood or Teaneck and make the short drive into town.
Things to see & do in Haworth
The borough has highlighted the Lakeshore Reservoir Walk as a local place residents use for walking and outdoor time along the Oradell Reservoir edge.
A central recreation and community-event space used for youth sports, recreation programs and town gatherings.
The municipal swim club dates to 1957 and remains a major seasonal recreation facility. Current 2026 rules provide both memberships and day-pass access, including nonresident day passes.
Haworth maintains active municipal tennis and pickleball programs, adding another strong outdoor-recreation option for a small borough.
Pair a visit with specialty coffee, brunch, sushi, Italian food, burgers or charcuterie in Haworth's compact Terrace Street food district.
Parks, recreation & outdoor time
Community recreation hub at 80 Chestnut Street used for field sports, summer recreation and special events.
Additional borough recreation space supporting local sports and neighborhood outdoor activity.
The Oradell Reservoir forms a distinctive western edge to Haworth and contributes wooded, waterside scenery to the borough's identity.
Recreation-use reminder: organized field use, swim-club access, tennis and pickleball participation can require registration, membership, day passes or borough approval. Check current borough rules before planning organized activity.
Historic Haworth
Haworth was incorporated in 1904, but settlement in the area reaches much further back. The borough's history page notes that several Dutch Colonial stone farmhouses still survive, reflecting the agricultural families who lived here long before suburban development.
A documented early stone house associated with the Durie family and Haworth's Dutch Colonial settlement history.
Historic stone residence at 317 Massachusetts Avenue, part of the borough's surviving early residential architecture.
One of Haworth's oldest travel corridors. Borough historical material identifies it as the town's earliest road and a route with roots predating modern settlement.
The name Haworth came into use in the 1870s with the railroad stop, named in honor of Haworth, England, associated with the Brontë sisters.
Historic-property etiquette: Haworth's historic houses are private residences unless specifically opened for a public program. Enjoy them from public rights-of-way and respect private property.
Community events & seasonal visits
The borough's major community day returns on September 19, 2026, bringing residents, vendors, recreation and community organizations together.
A summer music gathering associated with the Haworth Arts Committee and Recreation Commission. The event uses Memorial Field and has become part of the borough's seasonal calendar.
Current 2026 borough postings include seasonal music and movie-night programming, reinforcing Memorial Field and other public spaces as community gathering places.
The borough and Environmental Commission organize an annual cleanup, combining outdoor activity with community service.
The Haworth Library and Friends of the Library support a townwide garage-sale tradition that brings visitors onto residential streets throughout the borough.
The Fire Department and EMS support an annual fall children's costume parade, one of Haworth's long-running small-town traditions.
Where to stay near Haworth
Haworth itself does not have a conventional hotel center. These established nearby hotels provide practical lodging for family visits, events and Northern Valley travel. Rates are intentionally not published because they change continuously.
Boutique suburban hotel with updated guest rooms, restaurant, meeting and banquet facilities. The hotel specifically identifies Haworth among the nearby Northern Bergen communities it serves.
TenaflyFull-service hotel with on-site dining, indoor pool, fitness center, meeting space and convenient access toward the George Washington Bridge.
EnglewoodLarge full-service hotel with restaurants, bar, meeting and event space and access to major Bergen County highways.
TeaneckAll-suite hotel with breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, meeting rooms and extended-stay conveniences.
Teaneck / Extended StayLodging policy: NJTGO does not publish temporary room rates as permanent town-guide content. Hotel amenities, fees and availability can change; verify details directly with the property before booking.
Public transportation
Current service runs along Schraalenburgh Road in Haworth with New York-bound trips and service toward Harrington Park.
Express-oriented service also uses Schraalenburgh Road, including the Haworth Avenue and Hardenburgh Avenue stop areas.
Haworth does not currently have NJ Transit passenger rail service inside the borough. Travelers connect by bus or use nearby rail stations in other Bergen County communities.
Transit reminder: bus schedules and express patterns can change. Verify the current NJ Transit timetable or MyBus information immediately before travel.
Parking & local travel
Haworth is primarily residential, so visitors should follow posted signs and avoid blocking driveways, hydrants or restricted areas.
The municipal parking area on Terrace Street is regularly used as a gathering and staging area for borough events. Event closures can affect normal access.
The borough's 2026 winter guidance states that overnight street parking is not permitted during winter months so snowplows can clear roadways.
Haworth Day, music events and other town gatherings can temporarily change normal traffic and parking patterns. Follow borough and police instructions on event days.
A relaxed Haworth day
Begin with specialty coffee, baked goods or brunch, then walk the compact local business district.
Spend time around the Duck Pond and enjoy Haworth's quiet residential setting.
Walk near the reservoir, use municipal recreation where permitted, or take a self-guided drive past Haworth's historic stone houses.
Finish with Italian, sushi, casual American dining or another Haworth restaurant before returning to nearby lodging if staying overnight.
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Advertising & Enhanced ListingsHaworth visitor information was reviewed in September 2026 using current Borough of Haworth, NJ Transit and current hotel sources. Events, swim-club rules, recreation access, parking restrictions, bus schedules and hotel information can change; verify time-sensitive details before travel.