Public Information
Passaic County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
973-881-4405
Serves as the public information center for county government departments and agencies.
Passaic County Guide Categories
Use these county guide links to explore Passaic County by topic.
Things to Do in Passaic County
Passaic County includes dense urban centers, suburban communities, Highlands recreation areas, college campuses, historic landmarks, county parks, golf courses, skating arenas, public services, and access to northern New Jersey attractions. Use this page as a county hub to reach Passaic County towns and county-level resources.
County Highlights
Urban, Suburban and Highlands CommunitiesPassaic County ranges from Paterson, Clifton, Passaic and Haledon to Wayne, Woodland Park, Ringwood, Wanaque and West Milford.
Parks and Outdoor RecreationThe page preserves Passaic County park listings including Apshawa Reserve, Garret Mountain Reservation, Goffle Brook Park, Rifle Camp Park, Highlands Reserve, Tranquility Ridge and Weasel Brook Park.
Education and LibrariesBerkeley College, Passaic County Community College, William Paterson University and PALS Plus are included as county education and library resources.
Sports and RecreationGolf, hockey, skating, county parks and family-friendly outdoor recreation are part of the Passaic County guide.
Passaic County Towns
Bloomingdale
Clifton
Haledon
Hawthorne
Little Falls
North Haledon
Passaic
Paterson
Pompton Lakes
Prospect Park
Ringwood
Totowa
Wanaque
Wayne
West Milford
Woodland Park
Education & Library
Colleges and Universities in Passaic County
Berkeley College
44 Rifle Camp Road
Woodland Park, New Jersey 07424
973-278-5400
Passaic County Community College
One College Boulevard
Paterson, NJ 07505
973-684-5900
William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
973-720-2000
Library
Government
Passaic County government services are centered around county administration, public information, law enforcement, legal counsel, records, and public service operations.
County Administrator
Passaic County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
973-881-4405
Responsible for the day-to-day operation and supervision of county departments, divisions and projects.
Clerk of the Board
Passaic County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
973-225-3632
Responsible for administrative and supervisory functions of the county board.
Prosecutor
Passaic County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
973-881-4800
The county's chief law enforcement officer.
County Counsel
Passaic County Administration Building
401 Grand Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
973-881-4466
Manages legal matters for the county and represents the county in litigation.
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Office of the Passaic County Sheriff
435 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-389-5900
Responsible for providing highly technical and specialized services to local law enforcement agencies.
Parks
Passaic County's park system includes mountain views, reservoirs, woodland hiking, equestrian facilities, athletic fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, fishing, dog runs, scenic overlooks and large Highlands preserves.
Apshawa Reserve
Macopin Road
West Milford, NJ
Passaic County's 512-acre Apshawa Preserve, located in the Highlands region of New Jersey, includes a 43-acre reservoir and miles of hiking trails. It is adjacent to a 68-acre tract owned by the New Jersey Conservation Foundation.
- Picnicking
- Bird watching
- Hiking trails
Mayor Dunleavy Memorial Park
50 Glenwild Avenue
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
Friendship Park is an 8-acre park with hiking trails in a natural woodland setting. A small parking lot is located adjacent to the park.
- Hiking trails
Garret Mountain Reservation
8 Mountain Avenue
Woodland Park, NJ
Garret Mountain Reservation is a 568-acre recreational area situated more than 500 feet above sea level with views of northern New Jersey and the New York City skyline.
- Garret Mountain Equestrian Center
- Cricket field
- Cross-country ski trails
- Hiking trails
- Jogging and walking paths
- Basketball court
- Scenic overlook
- Picnic areas
- Lambert Castle and Observation Tower
- Veterans' Memorial
Goffle Brook Park
675 Goffle Road
Hawthorne, NJ
Located along Goffle Road, this 103-acre park is adjacent to Goffle Brook. The northern section contains a duck pond stocked with trout, while the southern section includes athletic fields, an accessible playground and picnic areas.
- Softball fields
- Soccer fields
- Sleigh riding hills
- Ice skating
- Dog run
- Picnic areas
- Accessible playground
- Fishing
Rifle Camp Park
387 Rifle Camp Road
Woodland Park, NJ
Rifle Camp Park has a wide variety of recreational activities, an amphitheater for concerts and events, the John Crowley Nature Center and Astronomical Observatory.
- Hiking trails
- Cross-country running trails
- Jogging and walking paths
- Basketball court
- Scenic overlook
- Picnic areas
- Nature center and observatory
Highlands Reserve
22 Warwick Turnpike
West Milford, NJ 07421
This county park in West Milford is largely undeveloped except for a small portion leased by the township for athletic fields.
- Hiking trails
Tranquility Ridge
Greenwood Lake Turnpike and Beech Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
Tranquility Ridge is 2,110 acres of unspoiled woodlands located in the Highlands communities of West Milford and Ringwood.
- Hiking trails
Weasel Brook Park
794 Park Drive
Clifton, NJ 07013
Weasel Brook Park is a neighborhood park with a brook, softball fields, basketball courts, playgrounds and regulation horseshoe pits.
- Two softball fields
- Basketball court
- Regulation horseshoe pits
- Two playgrounds
- Toddler wading pool
Sports & Recreation
Golf
- Bowling Green Golf & Tennis Club
53 Schoolhouse Rd, Milton, NJ 07438
973-697-8688 - North Jersey Country Club
594 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ 07470
973-595-5150 - Packanack Golf Club
7 Osborne Terrace, Wayne, NJ 07470
973-694-9754 - Preakness Hills Country Club
1050 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
973-694-2200 - Preakness Valley Golf Course
209 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
973-881-4921 - Upper Montclair Country Club
177 Hepburn Rd, Clifton, NJ 07012
973-777-5178
Hockey and Ice Arenas
Floyd Hall Arena
28 Clove Road
Little Falls, NJ 07424
973-746-7744
Ice Vault Arena
10 Nevins Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
973-628-1500
Visitor Center & Planning Resources
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