Tenafly incorporated on January 24 following a January 23 referendum, becoming the first Bergen County borough formed during the 1894 borough-formation wave.
Bergen County · Downtown Tenafly · Nature Center · Roosevelt Common · 07670
Tenafly, New Jersey
Tenafly is an established northern Bergen County borough known for high-performing public schools, leafy residential streets, a compact downtown, historic architecture and an exceptional amount of preserved open space for a suburban community close to New York City.
Downtown clusters around Washington Street, Railroad Avenue, Highwood Avenue and Piermont Road, while the borough's residential identity ranges from historic houses and mid-century neighborhoods to large luxury properties. Tenafly Nature Center, Roosevelt Common and Davis Johnson Park add unusually strong recreational depth.
History & community identity
Rail service and the Tenafly station helped accelerate suburban growth and shaped the downtown district.
The borough developed around strong schools, residential neighborhoods and preserved parkland.
Tenafly remains a premium residential community with a compact downtown and extensive nature resources.
Business districts & neighborhood areas
Tenafly does not function as one single commercial strip. These areas help explain how residents and visitors experience the town.
Washington Street, Railroad Avenue, Highwood Avenue and Piermont Road form the main restaurant, retail and service cluster.
Large homes, wooded streets and convenient access toward Englewood and the Palisades.
Residential streets closer to Bergenfield and Cresskill with schools, parks and varied housing.
Borough Hall, library, Roosevelt Common and major community facilities.
Low-density residential area leading to Tenafly Nature Center and extensive preserved land.
Public schools
K–5 · 111 Jefferson Avenue
K–5 · 111 Magnolia Avenue
K–5 · 101 Downey Drive
K–5 · 75 Tenafly Road
Grades 6–8 · 10 Sunset Lane
Grades 9–12 · 19 Columbus Drive
District resource: School assignments and programs can change. Confirm current registration, attendance-zone and program details directly with the district.
Public School DistrictParks, recreation & open space
Nature Center at 313 Hudson Avenue adjoining the 330-acre Lost Brook Preserve; together the preserve system approaches 400 wooded acres with 7+ miles of trails.
10-acre civic park on Riveredge Road with Theodore Roosevelt Monument and pond, veterans memorials, tennis, recreation and community events.
7+ acres at Engle Street and Westervelt Avenue with gardens, rose garden, greenhouse, gazebo and walking paths.
Sunnyside, Froggy, Walnut, Griffin and other neighborhood spaces provide playgrounds, fields and open space.
165 Grove Street; seasonal pool, swim team, lessons and recreation activities.
Things to see & do
Nearly 400 acres of connected preserve land and 7+ miles of trails.
23 Bliss Avenue; museum collection and cultural resource.
Landmark station beside Huyler Park and the downtown district.
Signature civic and garden spaces for recreation, events and quiet walks.
Transportation & regional access
Tenafly is primarily road- and bus-oriented. County Road, Piermont Road, Tenafly Road and nearby Palisades Interstate Parkway/Route 4 connections link the borough with the rest of Bergen County and the George Washington Bridge area. NJ TRANSIT buses provide regional and New York City service; the historic station no longer has regular passenger rail service.
Transit tip: Route patterns, fares and schedules change. Check NJ TRANSIT before a time-sensitive trip.
Government & civic resources
100 Riveredge Road · Tenafly, NJ 07670 · 201-568-6100
Mayor: Mark Zinna
Tenafly Public Library · 100 Riveredge Road · 201-568-8680
Call 911 for emergencies. Use municipal and police non-emergency resources for routine services.
Nearby communities
Alpine, Bergenfield, Cresskill, Demarest, Englewood and the Palisades/George Washington Bridge corridor.
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