Bergen County · Pascack Valley · Washington Town Center · 07676

Township of Washington, New Jersey

The Township of Washington is a residential Pascack Valley community with tree-lined neighborhoods, a central shopping district at Washington Town Center, extensive municipal recreation fields and a shared regional school system with neighboring Westwood. The township’s location provides easy access to northern Bergen employment centers without giving up a primarily residential character.

About Township of Washington

The Township of Washington is a residential Pascack Valley community with tree-lined neighborhoods, a central shopping district at Washington Town Center, extensive municipal recreation fields and a shared regional school system with neighboring Westwood. The township’s location provides easy access to northern Bergen employment centers without giving up a primarily residential character.

Local schools

Public education is provided through the community’s current district structure, with school details below.

School District
Getting around

Local roads connect quickly to neighboring Bergen County employment, shopping and transit hubs.

History & community

1840

Washington Township was organized from part of Harrington Township.

19th century

The original township covered a much larger area before later borough formations reduced its size.

Pascack Valley

Residential growth accelerated with broader northern Bergen suburban development.

Today

A predominantly residential township anchored by schools, parks, Washington Town Center and community recreation.

Schools

Westwood Regional School District

Shared regional district serving Westwood and the Township of Washington.

Washington Elementary School

One of the district’s elementary schools in the township.

Westwood Regional Middle School

Regional middle-school program.

Westwood Regional High School

Regional high school at 701 Ridgewood Road in the Township of Washington.

Parks & recreation

Memorial Field

Pascack Road & School Street · multipurpose field, baseball/softball, basketball, playground, pavilion and restrooms.

Clark Field

Monroe/Cross area · baseball, basketball, calisthenics, playground and restrooms.

Gardner Field

Bridge Street & Ridgewood Boulevard North · baseball/softball, basketball and playground.

Sherry Field

Lafayette/Cardinal area · three Little League fields.

Senior / Martini Park

Chestnut/Sussex area on Schlegel Lake · bocce and passive recreation.

Lincoln Park

Nature-oriented park and trail space.

Schlegel Lake

Private Washington Lake Association enclave with a 28-acre lake and private surrounding land.

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Business & Shopping

Current local retail, services, healthcare, automotive, home services and professional offices.

Open Directory
Food & Drink

Current restaurants and prepared-food destinations with verified dietary badges where supported.

Explore Dining
Real Estate

2026 market context, housing character, taxes and due diligence.

Housing Guide
Visiting & Lodging

Parks, landmarks, transportation and realistic lodging guidance.

Visitor Guide
Classifieds

Resident-oriented local marketplace structure and safety guidance.

Classifieds
Jobs

Current employer snapshots, public resources and local sectors.

Jobs Guide

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Community information reviewed September 2026. Verify schedules, fees and municipal requirements with the responsible organization.