Pleasant Avenue · Maywood Station · Memorial Park · Municipal Pool · Central Bergen
Maywood, New Jersey
Maywood is a compact central Bergen County borough with a walkable Pleasant Avenue business district, established neighborhoods, active recreation, a municipal pool, historic Maywood Station and excellent access to Hackensack, Route 17 and the Garden State Parkway.
This NJTGO flagship guide connects the town's history and community character with current schools, recreation, transit, local business, dining, housing and employment information.
Community profile
Maywood supports a full seven-page NJTGO guide because it has enough distinct local material across commerce, dining, housing, public services, recreation and employment to warrant dedicated coverage.
History & community character
Maywood was established as a borough in 1894.
The historic Maywood Station reflects the railroad's importance to the community's early growth.
Residential streets developed around a walkable business district centered on Pleasant and Maywood avenues.
Maywood's location beside Hackensack and near Route 17 helped sustain its neighborhood retail and commuter appeal.
Parks, recreation & local places
Historic railroad station and local-history museum preserving the borough's rail heritage.
Central recreation and community-event space.
Seasonal borough pool and home of the Maywood Dolphins swim program.
Walkable restaurant and shopping corridor.
Community recreation facility supporting adult and senior programs.
Public schools
PreK/K–3 elementary program at 764 Grant Avenue.
Grades 4–8 at 452 Maywood Avenue.
Maywood students now attend Becton Regional for grades 9–12 under the current sending/receiving relationship; the transition from Hackensack was completed after 2023–24.
Public library
Maywood Public Library · 459 Maywood Avenue · 201-845-2915 · BCCLS member library serving residents with collections, digital services and community programs.
Transportation & commuting
Maywood relies primarily on NJ Transit bus service for commuting toward Hackensack, Paramus and New York.
Multiple major Bergen highways are nearby, with the Garden State Parkway also easily accessible.
Maywood Station is preserved as a museum; it is not an active passenger rail stop.
Borough government
15 Park Avenue · 201-845-2900. Municipal services include administration, clerk functions, tax and finance, building/zoning, public works, police, emergency services and recreation. Check the official municipality for current meetings, notices, permits and service updates.
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Advertising & Enhanced ListingsMaywood information was reviewed September 4, 2026 using current municipal, Census, school, library, housing and transportation sources. Time-sensitive information can change.