Meadowlands · Losen Slote Creek · Lakeview Park · Route 46 · Diverse Dining
Little Ferry, New Jersey
Little Ferry is a compact Meadowlands-edge borough with a diverse population, strong Route 46 and Bergen Turnpike access, neighborhood parks, Losen Slote Creek nature trails and a remarkably varied local restaurant scene.
This NJTGO flagship guide connects the town's history and community character with current schools, recreation, transit, local business, dining, housing and employment information.
Community profile
Little Ferry supports a full seven-page NJTGO guide because it has enough distinct local material across commerce, dining, housing, public services, recreation and employment to warrant dedicated coverage.
History & community character
Little Ferry was incorporated as a borough in 1894 during Bergen County's borough-formation period.
Its name reflects the area's early relationship with local waterways and ferry-era travel.
The borough developed at the edge of the Hackensack Meadowlands, shaping both its transportation network and environmental character.
Today the community balances dense residential neighborhoods, highway-oriented commerce and preserved natural areas.
Parks, recreation & local places
Birding, trails and natural habitat highlighted by the Borough as one of Little Ferry's signature outdoor resources.
Neighborhood park known for fishing and local recreation.
Several smaller parks provide neighborhood-scale recreation throughout the compact borough.
Little Ferry sits immediately beside the broader Meadowlands region and its recreation and entertainment destinations.
Public schools
PreK–4 in the Little Ferry Public Schools district.
Grades 5–8, with district facilities centered on Liberty Street.
Little Ferry students continue to Ridgefield Park for public high-school education.
Public library
Little Ferry Public Library · 239 Liberty Street · 201-641-3721 · local public library with BCCLS access and community programming.
Transportation & commuting
Little Ferry relies primarily on NJ Transit bus service for commuting toward New York and other Bergen/Hudson destinations.
The borough is close to Route 46, I-80, Route 17 and the New Jersey Turnpike corridor.
The location places Little Ferry near Teterboro, Hackensack and the Meadowlands employment/entertainment region.
Borough government
215-217 Liberty Street · 201-641-9234. Municipal services include administration, clerk functions, tax and finance, building/zoning, public works, police, emergency services and recreation. Check the official municipality for current meetings, notices, permits and service updates.
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Advertising & Enhanced ListingsLittle Ferry information was reviewed September 4, 2026 using current municipal, Census, school, library, housing and transportation sources. Time-sensitive information can change.