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East Rutherford, New Jersey
East Rutherford is one of New Jersey's most unusual boroughs: an established residential community and traditional business town that also contains a globally recognized sports, shopping and entertainment district in the Meadowlands.
Neighborhood streets, schools, parks and local businesses sit only minutes from MetLife Stadium, American Dream and major regional transportation routes. In July 2026, MetLife Stadium hosted the FIFA World Cup Final, adding another chapter to East Rutherford's long history as a major event destination.
East Rutherford at a glance
The borough combines a residential population of just over ten thousand with commercial and visitor activity far larger than its population would suggest.
Compact neighborhoods, public schools, parks, library services and a traditional local-business core.
Retail, services, offices, restaurants, hotels and transportation-oriented businesses along major regional roads.
MetLife Stadium, American Dream, event transportation and one of the state's largest concentrations of sports and entertainment activity.
From Boiling Springs to the Meadowlands
The area developed around transportation, industry and communities along the lower Passaic and Meadowlands region.
The borough was created during Bergen County's late-19th-century wave of municipal incorporation.
Railroads, Route 17 and regional manufacturing helped shape the borough's economy and growth.
Sports, retail, entertainment, hospitality and major events now share the borough with its residential neighborhoods.
MetLife Stadium, American Dream & the Meadowlands
East Rutherford's Meadowlands district places the borough on an international stage. MetLife Stadium is home to the New York Giants and New York Jets and hosted eight FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, including the Final on July 19. Nearby American Dream combines millions of square feet of retail, dining and indoor attractions.
An 82,500-seat stadium hosting NFL football, concerts, international soccer and major special events.
A massive retail, dining and entertainment destination with hundreds of stores and numerous indoor attractions.
Indoor water park, theme park, skiing and snowboarding, observation wheel, aquarium, mini golf and other destination experiences.
Event-day planning: traffic patterns, parking access and transit operations can change for major stadium and American Dream events. Check current venue and NJ Transit information before traveling.
Parks, sports & recreation
East Rutherford's municipal recreation system serves residents away from the large Meadowlands venues.
Walking paths, gazebos, benches, memorial features and a stage used for community activities.
Synthetic track and multipurpose athletic fields supporting football, baseball, soccer and recreation programs.
Softball, tennis, soccer, basketball and neighborhood recreation facilities.
Gerald Kohler/Ann Street Park, Memorial/Fireman's Park, Carlton Linear Park, St. Joseph's Park, Anthony Gallo Memorial Park and smaller play areas broaden local options.
Seasonal recreation, youth sports and borough events are scheduled through the Recreation Department.
Sesselman Park links toward Wallington Waterfront Park through a short walking connection identified in borough recreation planning.
Schools & education
125 Carlton Avenue · Pre-K–3 · East Rutherford School District.
258 Grove Street · Grades 4–5 · East Rutherford School District.
100 Uhland Street · Grades 6–8 · East Rutherford School District.
120 Paterson Avenue · Grades 9–12 · serves East Rutherford, Carlstadt and Maywood.
East Rutherford Memorial Library
The borough's public library is a member of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System.
Books, digital resources, community programs and BCCLS borrowing expand local access.
201-939-3930
Transportation & commuting
Current service in and around East Rutherford includes routes such as 160, 163, 164 and 703, with stop patterns varying by route and time.
NJ Transit Route 355 provides direct service between the Port Authority Bus Terminal and American Dream.
Special-event rail service operates from Secaucus Junction for qualifying large Meadowlands events.
Rutherford's Bergen County Line station sits close to the borough and broadens rail options for some residents and visitors.
Route 17, Route 3 and nearby approaches to the New Jersey Turnpike connect East Rutherford with the wider metropolitan region.
The Census reports a mean commute of 28.3 minutes for East Rutherford workers in the 2020–2024 period.
Borough government & official resources
Borough Hall is at 1 Everett Place, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. The main municipal phone number is 201-933-3444. Jeffrey Lahullier serves as mayor in 2026.
Nearby communities
Neighboring Meadowlands borough with industrial, business and recreation connections.
Traditional downtown, Bergen County Line rail service and restaurants directly west.
Residential borough across the Passaic River with a pedestrian park connection from Sesselman Park.
Meadowlands nature, rail access, local business districts and residential neighborhoods.
Major transit, retail, lodging and business center south of the Meadowlands.
Nearby South Bergen communities connected through local roads, employment and regional services.
Explore East Rutherford on NJTGO
Use the complete seven-page guide for local businesses, dining, real estate, visitor information, classifieds and employment across both the residential borough and the Meadowlands.
Advertising & Enhanced ListingsEast Rutherford government, Census, school, library, transportation, recreation and visitor information was reviewed in September 2026. Event schedules, transit, programs and municipal information can change; verify time-sensitive details with the responsible public agency.