The borough's primary north-south commercial corridor and the center of shopping, dining, services, bus transit and redevelopment activity.
Bergen County · Washington Avenue, Cooper's Pond & Community Life
Bergenfield, New Jersey
Bergenfield is one of Bergen County's larger and more active boroughs, combining a traditional commercial corridor along Washington Avenue with established residential neighborhoods, a full Pre-K–12 public-school system, extensive municipal recreation and direct bus connections toward New York City and surrounding Bergen County communities.
At the center of Bergenfield's local identity is Cooper's Pond and the historic Tunis R. Cooper property, while Washington Avenue remains the borough's principal shopping, dining and service corridor and the focus of continuing downtown redevelopment.
CountyBergen County
2026 MayorArvin Amatorio
Council PresidentDomingo Almonte
Borough Hall198 N. Washington Avenue
Public SchoolsPre-K–12 district
High SchoolBergenfield High School
Transit7 NJ Transit bus routes
Main CorridorWashington Avenue
Explore Bergenfield
Bergenfield has the depth to support a full seven-page NJTGO set, with each supporting page covering a genuinely distinct part of borough life.
Business & ShoppingWashington Avenue, Main Street, neighborhood shopping, services, healthcare, professional businesses and local employers.
Food & DrinkRestaurants, bakeries, cafés, pizza, Filipino, Latin American, Caribbean, Asian and neighborhood dining.
Real EstateHomes, apartments, taxes, rentals, permits, redevelopment, flood review, schools and commuting.
Visiting & LodgingCooper's Pond, Bergenfield Museum, parks, events, downtown, transit and nearby lodging.
ClassifiedsCommunity marketplace, garage sales, local notices, lost and found, pets and resident submissions.
JobsBorough, schools, local businesses, healthcare, retail and nearby Bergen County employment.
Bergenfield at a glance
Bergenfield packs almost 29,000 residents into less than three square miles, making it one of Bergen County's more densely developed and commercially active suburban boroughs.
Most of Bergenfield consists of established residential blocks surrounding the central commercial corridor, schools, parks and local civic facilities.
A full school district, public library, municipal recreation system, police, fire, ambulance and extensive Borough services support a population much larger than many nearby Bergen County boroughs.
Current population
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Bergenfield's population at 28,754 as of July 1, 2025, about 1.5% above the 2020 estimates base. The 2020 Census counted 28,321 residents.
From Schraalenburgh to Bergenfield
Bergenfield's development reflects Dutch and Huguenot settlement, 19th-century industry, railroad growth and rapid 20th-century suburbanization.
1700sDutch and Huguenot settlers farmed the area then known as Schraalenburgh, a name translated as “barren knoll” or hill.
1840sThe Cooper property developed into an important chair-manufacturing site, linking local industry with New York markets.
1873The New Jersey and New York Railroad established a station and used the name “Bergen Fields,” helping establish the community's modern name.
1894The Borough of Bergenfield was incorporated on June 25, adopting the more urbanized spelling “Bergenfield.”
By the Civil War era, the area included a tannery, sawmill, chair factory, harness and shoemaking shops, plus blacksmith and wheelwright businesses.
The station accelerated residential and commercial development and helped Washington Avenue evolve into a strong business district.
Bergenfield's population rose sharply after World War II, reaching nearly 30,000 by 1970 and driving major expansion of schools and municipal services.
Official history of Bergenfield, the Cooper property and community development.
Bergenfield HistoryWashington Avenue & downtown Bergenfield
Washington Avenue runs directly through the middle of Bergenfield and remains the borough's primary commercial corridor. The 2024 Master Plan Reexamination specifically identifies enhancement of the downtown business district and appropriate mixed-use redevelopment along Washington Avenue as continuing municipal objectives.
Neighborhood stores, personal services, healthcare, banks, professional offices and everyday businesses line Washington Avenue and adjacent streets.
Bergenfield's diverse population supports a notably broad restaurant scene that warrants its own full Food & Drink guide.
Most of Bergenfield's seven NJ Transit bus routes concentrate along Washington Avenue, reinforcing its role as the borough's transportation spine.
A current redevelopment plan supports new development, streetscape improvements and connections to adjacent parks and walkways.
Additional redevelopment planning reflects the Borough's continuing focus on reinvestment in the central commercial area.
Although Bergenfield is suburban, the Washington Avenue district provides a traditional street-oriented commercial environment rather than a single enclosed shopping center.
Downtown remains a planning priority.
Bergenfield's current planning documents explicitly call for continued enhancement of the Washington Avenue business district through appropriate commercial and mixed-use development.
Cooper's Pond & the Bergenfield Museum
Historic Cooper's Pond is one of Bergenfield's strongest civic and visitor landmarks. The pond and the adjoining Tunis R. Cooper historic property at 100 Cooper Street connect present-day community events with Bergenfield's 19th-century industrial history.
A scenic local landmark used for walks, wedding and prom photography, summer concerts, craft fairs, fishing events, holiday activities and civic gatherings.
The municipally owned historic district includes the Cooper House, barn, stable and mill-related structures associated with Bergenfield's chair-manufacturing history.
Located at the Cooper property, the museum preserves local photographs, Cooper chairs, military material, toys and artifacts from the borough's history.
Current museum hours
The Bergenfield Museum Society lists regular public hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 1:30–3:30 PM, plus the last Sunday of each month from 1:30–3:30 PM. Admission is free.
Current museum location, hours and organizational information.
Museum SocietyCooper's Pond events, permits and community resources.
Resident InformationParks, fields & recreation
Bergenfield's recreation system is unusually extensive for a borough of 2.87 square miles. The Borough currently lists 19 parks and field areas, including 14 with playground apparatus.
New Bridge Road recreation complex with baseball and softball fields, pavilion facilities and the Walter Lubbe Jr. Playground splash pad.
Hickory Avenue park with playground equipment and a splash pad.
Clover Street neighborhood park with playground equipment and pickleball courts.
Athletic complex supporting baseball, football and soccer.
Historic park and pond used for passive recreation, civic events and community gatherings.
John Pall, Wayne Golon, Longshultz, Fred Triplett, Hendrickson, O'Kane, Grube, Richardson, Lafferty, Loizides and Jacoby parks extend recreation across the borough.
Current Borough list of parks, playgrounds, fields and recreation facilities.
Bergenfield ParksPrograms, camp, sports and permit information.
Recreation DepartmentBergenfield Public Schools
Bergenfield operates a complete Pre-K–12 public-school system within the borough. The New Jersey Department of Education lists the district with approximately 3,721 students.
2 N. Franklin Avenue · 201-385-8581
273 Murray Hill Terrace · 201-385-8582
200 Hickory Avenue · 201-385-8804
115 Highview Avenue · 201-385-8759
49 S. Summit Street · 201-385-8771
130 S. Washington Avenue · 201-385-8847
80 S. Prospect Avenue · 201-385-8600
Schools, calendars, registration, employment and district information.
Bergenfield SchoolsBergenfield Public Library
The Bergenfield Public Library at 50 West Clinton Avenue is a full-service BCCLS library offering books and digital media, study and meeting rooms, ESL classes, passport services, museum passes, notary service and a Library of Things.
Current regular hours run until 9 PM Monday through Thursday, with shorter Friday and weekend schedules.
Libby, Kanopy, databases, eMagazines and online learning resources expand access beyond the building.
Passport applications, ESL classes, study-room booking, meeting rooms and notary service make the library an important community resource.
Current hours, programs, catalog and services.
Library WebsiteNJ Transit & commuting
Bergenfield has no passenger rail station today, but it has unusually strong bus coverage for a suburban borough.
Cresskill – Bergenfield – New York service, including express patterns toward Port Authority.
Additional north-Bergen and New York commuter service through the borough.
Dumont – New York service using the George Washington Bridge Bus Station corridor.
Local Bergen County routes provide connections to surrounding communities and major destinations including Bergen Community College.
Seven NJ Transit routes
Bergenfield's 2024 Master Plan Reexamination identifies Routes 166, 167, 177, 186, 753, 756 and 772 as serving the borough, with service most heavily concentrated along Washington Avenue.
Schedules, trip planning and service information.
NJ Transit Bus GuideBergenfield community events · 2026
Bergenfield's civic calendar includes large borough-wide events, recreation programs and cultural celebrations throughout the year.
Major Borough community event held from 1–9 PM in 2026.
Dual civic celebrations held in 2026, including a Flag Day ceremony at historic Cooper's Pond.
Bergenfield's 2026 town-wide sale is scheduled for 9 AM–5 PM on both days, with no rain date.
Six-week resident youth program centered at Memorial Park with sports, activities and special programs.
Summer concerts, fishing contests, craft fairs, holiday gatherings and other community activities use the historic park setting.
Programs include the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade, Holiday Party at Cooper's Pond, 5K and youth sports.
Event schedules change.
Confirm final times, locations, permits, registration requirements and rain information through the Borough calendar before attending.
Current municipal calendar and upcoming events.
Bergenfield EventsBorough government
Bergenfield uses New Jersey's Borough form of government. As of September 2026, Arvin Amatorio is Mayor and Domingo Almonte is Council President.
198 North Washington Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
201-387-4055
Arvin Amatorio
Term: 2024–2027
Domingo Almonte
Hernando Rivera · Marc Pascual · Buddy Deauna · Ora C. Kornbluth · Thomas A. Lodato · Domingo Almonte.
Regular Mayor & Council meetings are generally held at 8 PM in the third-floor Council Chambers at Borough Hall according to the 2026 schedule.
Borough Hall provides access to clerk, tax, construction, health, recreation, public works, planning and other local services.
Current news, departments, calendars and online services.
Borough of BergenfieldCurrent elected officials and contact information.
Mayor & CouncilNearby communities
Immediate northern and northeastern neighbors with additional local shopping, dining and residential connections.
Eastern and southeastern neighbors offering larger retail, restaurant, healthcare and professional-service centers.
Southern and western neighbors with additional transportation, shopping and community facilities.
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