Ridge Road · Riverside County Park · Meadowlands · K–12 Schools · Passaic River
North Arlington, New Jersey
North Arlington is a dense, transit-oriented Bergen County borough with a traditional Ridge Road commercial spine, Passaic River frontage, a full K–12 public-school district and immediate access to the Meadowlands, Kearny and Hudson County.
Community profile
History & community character
North Arlington was formed as a borough in 1896.
Borough history highlights a local copper mine and the use of an early working steam engine in 1755 to pump the mine.
The river forms the borough's western edge and shaped industry, transportation and recreation.
Generations of immigration helped create the diverse residential, food and business culture found along Ridge Road.
Parks & recreation
Large Bergen County park along the Passaic River with walking/biking paths, athletic fields, courts and an amphitheater.
97 Sixth Street; all-inclusive playground and community-garden activity.
300 Schuyler Avenue; soccer and community-event facility.
Neighborhood park at 96 Schuyler Avenue.
Baseball facility at 145 River Road.
Youth sports, seasonal programs and special events use multiple municipal and county facilities.
Public schools
222 Ridge Road · 201-991-6800 ext. 2000.
191 Rutherford Place.
45 Beech Street.
100 Prospect Avenue.
50 Webster Avenue.
175 Albert Street.
North Arlington Public Library
210 Ridge Road · 201-991-6060 ext. 128
BCCLS member library with print/digital collections, public computers and community programs.
BCCLS member library with print/digital collections, public computers and community programs.
Transportation & commuting
Regional service links the North Arlington/Kearny area with Hackensack.
New York-bound service is available from nearby Ridge Road/Kearny-area stops.
Additional local service connects North Arlington/Kearny with surrounding communities.
North Arlington has no active commuter-rail station inside the borough; Lyndhurst, Kingsland and Rutherford stations provide nearby options.
2026 community highlights
September 11, 2026 at Zadroga Field, marking 25 years since the attacks.
September 26, 2026, noon–7 PM, with rides, petting zoo, vendors, first responders, DJ and concert programming.
Free Tuesday concerts were scheduled at Riverside County Park during July and August 2026.
The 2026 event was held August 4 at Borough Hall.
Borough government
214 Ridge Road · North Arlington, NJ 07031 · 201-991-6060. Current mayor: Daniel H. Pronti.
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