Railroad Avenue
Picnic pavilion, tennis, pickleball/basketball, ADA playground, softball and multi-use path access.
Saddle River County Park · History · Route 17 · Paramus Shopping · In-Town Hotel
Visit Rochelle Park, New Jersey
Rochelle Park is not a conventional tourist town, but it works well for a park-and-history day trip, Bergen County shopping visit or regional overnight stay.
The strongest visitor assets are Saddle River County Park, local historic houses, Route 17 access, nearby Paramus attractions and an active in-town Ramada hotel.
What to see & do
The county path runs roughly six miles through Rochelle Park and neighboring communities, with ponds, shade and historic features farther north.
1 Lotz Lane
Seasonal not-for-profit community swim club beside the county park.
12 Rochelle Avenue
Historic early Bergen County stone house on state and national registers.
Historic mid-19th-century residence protected through local historic-overlay planning.
Garden State Plaza, Bergen Town Center, Paramus Park, Van Saun County Park and Bergen County Zoo are a short drive away.
Events & recreation calendar
Township recreation programs include baseball, basketball, summer camp, movies, egg hunt, Ragamuffin Parade, holiday activities and seasonal events.
Rochelle Park Day 2026: held May 16, 2026. Check the live calendar for future dates and current activities.
Current Recreation CalendarHistoric Rochelle Park
Railroad history helped shape the township, although no active passenger-rail station operates today.
Rochelle Park was once part of a much larger Midland Township before surrounding municipalities separated and the current name was adopted in 1929.
The river corridor connects historic settlement patterns with today's county park and trail system.
Where to stay
Rochelle Park has a conventional in-town hotel: Ramada by Wyndham Rochelle Park Near Paramus remains active at 375 West Passaic Street in 2026.
375 West Passaic Street · Rochelle Park
In-town lodging with guest rooms, meeting/event space and on-site dining.
601 From Road · Paramus
625 From Road · Paramus
Saddle Brook
Saddle Brook
377 Route 17 South · Hasbrouck Heights
NJTGO lodging policy: hotels are listed factually. Direct hotel/booking links, room rates, promotional photos and featured placement are paid features.
Transportation
Current service includes 163/164 corridor buses plus local service around Essex Street/Rochelle Avenue.
Runs through the township and connects quickly to Paramus and other Bergen commercial centers.
Both are immediately accessible.
Use nearby Bergen County rail stations if train travel is part of the trip.
Parking & practical planning
County-park, municipal, hotel and shopping-center parking is governed by posted rules for each facility. Permit-required picnic/athletic areas should be reserved through the responsible agency.
A simple Rochelle Park day trip
Walk or bike the Rochelle Park trail section.
Use NJTGO Food & Drink.
See the historic-home area or continue to nearby Paramus attractions.
Return to Rochelle Park for dinner or stay in town/nearby.
Reach visitors coming to Rochelle Park
Visitor AdvertisingVisitor, event, lodging and transportation information reviewed September 2026. Verify current access, schedules and hotel policies before traveling.