The Township's primary permitted recreation field supports soccer, softball and community activities. Field use is managed through the Recreation Commission.
Route 46 · Teterboro Airport · Meadowlands · NYC Access · In-Town Motels
Visit South Hackensack, New Jersey
South Hackensack is best understood as a practical Bergen County base rather than a traditional sightseeing destination. Its location near Route 46, I-80, Route 17, Teterboro Airport and the Meadowlands makes it useful for business travel, events and regional overnight stays.
The township also has a compact residential community, local parks and a surprisingly varied dining scene for its size.
What to do in and around South Hackensack
Local diners, Italian food, Colombian cuisine, sushi, delis and bakeries make the township a useful meal stop for business travelers and Route 46 visitors.
The township's disconnected geography is unusual in New Jersey: a main residential section, a Garfield/Lodi-area section and a Meadowlands industrial section.
Verified in-town lodging
370 Route 46 West
Independent Route 46 motel with 24-hour front desk, parking and short/long-term stay options.
636 Huyler Street
Wyndham-operated hotel with free Wi-Fi, free parking, mini-refrigerators and microwaves; positioned for NYC and airport-area travel.
458 US Highway 46
Long-running Route 46 motel with 24-hour operation reported by current hotel directories.
Before booking: rates, policies, amenities and room condition can change. Confirm directly with the property or booking platform before arrival.
Major nearby destinations
East Rutherford's stadium and event district are a short regional drive, making South Hackensack lodging useful during major games and concerts.
Large Meadowlands retail/entertainment complex with shopping, dining and indoor attractions.
County-seat downtown, Hackensack University Medical Center, restaurants and additional lodging are immediately nearby.
Major Paramus shopping destinations are within a short drive.
One of the nation's busiest general-aviation airports sits immediately adjacent to South Hackensack.
South Hackensack's highway and bus connections make it a lower-cost regional base for some NYC trips, though travel time varies greatly with traffic.
Getting around
South Hackensack is strongly car-oriented. US Route 46 and I-80 provide the most important regional connections, with Route 17 and the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 nearby.
NJ Transit routes serving or passing through South Hackensack include routes 76, 772 and 780, connecting the township with Hackensack and other Bergen/Hudson communities.
There is no passenger rail station within South Hackensack. Nearby rail options include Teterboro and Hackensack-area Pascack Valley Line stations.
Teterboro Airport is adjacent, while Newark Liberty, LaGuardia and JFK are regional options for scheduled commercial flights.
Parking & local driving
Visitors should expect different parking conditions in the residential and commercial parts of town. Route 46 businesses and lodging generally rely on private lots.
Residential overnight parking: Township streets require resident permits for overnight parking between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Visitors staying with residents should ask about guest permits or applicable restrictions.
Township Parking RulesSimple trip ideas
Check in near Route 46, visit a South Hackensack industrial or commercial location, have dinner locally, then use I-80/Route 46 for the next day's regional appointments.
Use South Hackensack as a practical overnight base, dine locally, then drive to MetLife Stadium or American Dream.
Combine South Hackensack with Hackensack, Paramus shopping and nearby Meadowlands destinations rather than treating the township as a stand-alone sightseeing day.
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Visitor AdvertisingVisitor and lodging information reviewed September 2026. Confirm current lodging policies, transportation schedules and event conditions before travel.