Lyndhurst & Kingsland Stations · Meadowlands · Ridge Road · DeKorte Park
Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Lyndhurst is a Meadowlands gateway community with two NJ Transit rail stations, a strong Ridge Road business spine, neighborhood parks, active recreation and quick access to New York City, Route 3 and the Meadowlands complex.
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
Lyndhurst 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
Lyndhurst developed between the Passaic River and the Meadowlands, with transportation and industry shaping its growth.
The Lyndhurst and Kingsland stations continue the township's long commuter-rail tradition.
Ridge Road evolved into the township's principal neighborhood shopping, dining and service corridor.
Today Lyndhurst combines established neighborhoods with offices, hotels and regional commercial activity near Route 3.
Parks, recreation & local places
Major Meadowlands nature destination in Lyndhurst with wetlands, walking paths, birding and skyline views.
Passaic River recreation nearby, with fields, paths and outdoor facilities.
Community gathering place used for concerts, farmers market and special events.
Year-round indoor municipal pool supporting recreation and aquatic programming.
Neighborhood park and recreation space serving Lyndhurst residents.
Public schools
Grades 9–12.
Middle-grade public school.
Roosevelt, Jefferson, Franklin, Columbus, Washington and Memorial Campus are part of the district's school system.
Public library
Lyndhurst Public Library · 355 Valley Brook Avenue · 201-804-2478 · community library with print, digital and local programming.
Community institutions
Churches, cemeteries and funeral homes are presented here as community institutions rather than commercial Business & Shopping listings.
742 Rutherford Avenue · 201-438-1612
Nonsectarian cemetery founded in 1882; New Mount Zion Cemetery is located within its grounds and serves the Jewish community.
425 Ridge Road · 201-438-4664
403 Ridge Road · 201-438-7272
Lyndhurst includes Catholic, Protestant and other congregations serving the community. Verify service schedules directly with each congregation.
Transportation & commuting
NJ Transit Main/Bergen County Line rail service.
Second in-town NJ Transit station, expanding walkable commuter access.
Fast regional access to the Meadowlands, Lincoln Tunnel approaches, Route 17 and the New Jersey Turnpike.
Township government
367 Valley Brook Avenue · Municipal directory. 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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