Godwin Avenue · Central Avenue · Wortendyke · Parks · Schools
Midland Park, New Jersey
Midland Park is a compact Bergen County borough with railroad roots, established neighborhoods, a substantial local-business base and an active recreation system. Godwin Avenue and Central Avenue form the commercial heart, while Greenwood Avenue and the Wortendyke area preserve an important connection to the borough's transportation history.
The borough is bordered by Waldwick to the north, Ridgewood to the east and Wyckoff to the west.
Community profile
Midland Park comfortably supports a full seven-page NJTGO set: business, dining, housing, recreation and employment each have enough distinct local material for dedicated coverage.
History & character
The borough's name is tied to the New Jersey Midland Railway, which operated through the area in the 1870s and helped shape the Wortendyke section.
Midland Park was incorporated on September 6, 1894 from portions of Ridgewood Township and Franklin Township, now Wyckoff.
The borough later expanded through the addition of land from Wyckoff in 1931.
Midland Park combines local shopping, its own K–12 school system, recreation facilities and established residential streets.
Parks & recreation
50 Dairy Street; the borough's primary recreation building and community-program center.
Neighborhood park in the historic Wortendyke area with recent playground investment.
Family recreation beside the DePhillips complex.
Municipal fields support baseball, softball, soccer and organized recreation.
Current recreation offerings include pickleball and adult activities.
The Recreation Department coordinates special events, sports and seasonal programming.
Midland Park Public Schools
41 East Center Street · 201-445-5350.
31 Highland Avenue · 201-445-3880.
250 Prospect Street · 201-444-7400.
Midland Park operates its own public-school district with elementary and junior/senior high facilities.
Midland Park Memorial Library
250 Godwin Avenue · 201-444-2390
BCCLS member library with print and digital collections, programs, technology and community services.
BCCLS member library with print and digital collections, programs, technology and community services.
Transportation & Wortendyke
NJ Transit maintains a Midland Park–Wortendyke location at Central and Godwin avenues with parking and bicycle racks. Its current page does not list an active commuter-rail line.
The current facility listing shows 68 standard spaces plus accessible spaces; permit and daily-parking policies can change.
Regional bus service, nearby rail stations and driving are the principal commuting choices.
Godwin Avenue, Goffle Road and nearby Route 208/Route 17 connections provide access across Bergen County.
2026 community highlights
Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, noon–4 PM at 50 Dairy Street, with food, music, games, inflatables and local organizations.
The borough's 2026 parade and Veterans Plaza service continued its annual Memorial Day observance.
Borough government
Borough of Midland Park · 280 Godwin Avenue · Midland Park, NJ 07432 · 201-445-5720. Municipal services include administration, clerk functions, construction/zoning, tax and finance, public works, police, emergency management and recreation.
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Advertising & Enhanced ListingsInformation reviewed September 4, 2026 using current municipal, Census, school, library, housing and transportation sources.