Bergen County · Route 17 · Saddle River · 07662
Rochelle Park, New Jersey
Rochelle Park is a compact Bergen County township positioned between major regional roads and the Saddle River greenway. Its identity mixes established residential neighborhoods, the Route 17 business corridor, local recreation, county social-service institutions and a long history that predates the modern township name.
Despite covering less than one square mile of land, Rochelle Park has direct access to Saddle River County Park, active municipal recreation, Midland School, a public library, major bus routes and the Route 17 / I-80 / Garden State Parkway transportation network.
Rochelle Park at a glance
The township is small geographically but highly connected to the rest of Bergen County, with Route 17, Interstate 80 and the Garden State Parkway close at hand.
Township offices: 151 West Passaic Street · Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 · 201-587-7730. Thomas Miller serves as mayor in 2026.
Explore Rochelle Park
Business & ShoppingRoute 17, West Passaic Street, healthcare, professional services, retail, automotive and local businesses.
Food & DrinkCurrent restaurants, cafés, takeout and carefully verified GF/DF options.
Real Estate2026 housing market, taxes, zoning, permits, resale/rental requirements and commuting.
Visiting & LodgingSaddle River County Park, historic sites, recreation, transportation and practical nearby lodging.
ClassifiedsCommunity marketplace, garage sales, wanted/free, lost & found and neighborhood notices.
JobsRoute 17 employers, schools, public agencies, local businesses and Bergen County resources.
From Midland Township to Rochelle Park
The municipality's history is considerably older than the Rochelle Park name and includes Native American settlement, Dutch colonial activity, agriculture, railroads and the breakup of the much larger Midland Township.
Archaeological evidence near the Saddle River/Sprout Brook area points to seasonal human activity thousands of years ago; the region later formed part of Lenape territory.
New Jersey created Midland Township from part of New Barbadoes Township; it became effective April 3, 1871 and originally covered a much larger area.
River Edge, Oradell, Maywood and the Cherry Hill/Fairmount area separated, leaving Paramus and the Rochelle Park area within Midland Township.
The municipality adopted the Rochelle Park name, avoiding confusion with nearby Midland Park. The name is associated with La Rochelle, France.
Transportation history: Rochelle Park once had a railroad depot, and a trolley line crossed Midland Township by the 1890s. The retained station image on this page reflects that history rather than current passenger-rail service.
Business & institutional corridors
The township's largest commercial corridor, with automotive, retail, office, service and regional institutional uses.
Municipal offices, neighborhood businesses and cross-town access connect Rochelle Park with Maywood, Paramus and Saddle Brook.
Residential and neighborhood-service routes that also carry important NJ TRANSIT bus connections toward Hackensack and New York-area services.
218 Route 17 North · Rochelle Park
A major county public-service institution providing programs such as SNAP, Work First NJ, Medicaid-related assistance and emergency assistance.
Historic places
12 Rochelle Avenue
An early Bergen County stone house listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places.
A mid-19th-century Italianate residence recognized as a historically significant Rochelle Park site. Current township zoning includes a Historic Home Overlay intended to preserve the structure.
The former Rochelle Park depot and early trolley connections helped tie the agricultural township to Paterson, Hudson River ferry routes and the wider metropolitan area.
Parks, recreation & outdoor life
Railroad Avenue / Lotz Lane area
Current county amenities include renovated tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, playground, softball field, picnic/pavilion areas, restrooms and a multi-use walking/biking path along the Saddle River.
Municipal athletic/recreation field used for programs and reservable activities through the Township Recreation Department.
Municipal recreation facility and playground area included in Rochelle Park's current field-reservation system.
Community/recreation facility on Thiem Avenue used for meetings and programs.
1 Lotz Lane · 201-843-1859
Not-for-profit community swim club beside Saddle River County Park with a 2026 season, family events and swim lessons.
Current programs include baseball, basketball, football, summer camp, movies, holiday activities and Rochelle Park Day.
Schools
300 Rochelle Avenue · 201-843-3120
Rochelle Park's local public school serves the township's elementary and middle-school grades and currently features a STEAM Lab and district programs.
Hackensack, NJ
Rochelle Park students currently attend Hackensack High School for grades 9–12 under the district's high-school arrangement.
The Rochelle Park School District publishes current board meetings, calendars, school news and family information through the Midland School site.
Rochelle Park Free Public Library
Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 · 201-379-7128.
Books, digital resources, borrowing, public computers, Wi-Fi, scanning, copying, printing and fax services.
The library maintains a current calendar for children, teens and adults and publishes seasonal hours/closings.
Transportation & commuting
Current NJ TRANSIT schedules identify Rochelle Park service on the Ridgewood/Midland Park–New York corridor toward Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Current MyBus stops on Essex Street near Rochelle Park provide Hackensack/New York-area service connections.
Current local service includes the Essex Street/Rochelle Avenue area and connections toward Hackensack and the wider region.
The historic station image on this page should not be confused with active rail service. Nearby rail options are available in Hackensack, River Edge and other Bergen communities.
Route 17, Interstate 80 and the Garden State Parkway make Rochelle Park exceptionally connected for such a small township.
U.S. Census 2020–2024 mean travel time to work for Rochelle Park workers age 16+.
Places of worship, cemeteries & funeral resources
Community institutions are presented separately from ordinary commercial listings.
Places of worship & religious resources
12 Terrace Avenue · 201-843-1722
Active Rochelle Park parish; parish offices are at 15 Forest Place.
340 West Passaic Street
A Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denominational/administrative resource historically located in Rochelle Park; it should not be confused with a standalone local congregation.
Additional Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Korean Christian and other congregations are located immediately around Rochelle Park in Maywood, Saddle Brook, Paramus, Lodi and Hackensack.
Cemetery resources
Border-area cemetery geography is easy to misstate. Riverside Cemetery and several Jewish burial sections have historical Rochelle Park associations, but current public entrances/addresses are generally identified with Saddle Brook. Families should verify the exact cemetery section and access point before visiting.
Funeral homes serving Rochelle Park
439 Maywood Avenue · Maywood
Nearby funeral home serving Rochelle Park-area families; listed factually without a private website link.
113 South Farview Avenue · Paramus
Nearby funeral home; listed factually without a private website link.
311 North 5th Street · Saddle Brook
Nearby funeral home; listed factually without a private website link.
Township government & official resources
Township of Rochelle ParkDepartments, public notices, meetings, forms, taxes, recreation and resident services.
Township MeetingsCurrent agendas, 2026 work sessions and public sessions.
Municipal DirectoryMayor, committee, administration, police, fire, building, tax, DPW, library and recreation contacts.
2026 Township Committee: Mayor Thomas Miller, Deputy Mayor Matthew Trawinski, Jennifer Appice, Teresa Judge Cravello and Sean Smyth. Work sessions and public sessions are held on published Wednesdays throughout the year.
Nearby communities
Immediately east, with a walkable downtown and additional dining, shopping and community services.
Major regional retail, healthcare and employment center immediately north/west of Rochelle Park.
Neighboring community along the Saddle River County Park corridor.
Nearby southeast Bergen community connected by local roads and NJ TRANSIT service.
Nearby west Bergen community with additional shopping, parks and rail access.
Adjacent regional center for hospitals, government, transit, restaurants and professional services.
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Use the complete seven-page Rochelle Park guide for businesses, dining, real estate, visitor planning, classifieds and employment.
Advertising & Enhanced ListingsInformation reviewed September 2026. Government contacts, school arrangements, transit routes, recreation programs and community resources can change; verify time-sensitive details with the responsible organization.