Historic borough-owned property at 211 Hamburg Turnpike with a preserved house, barn and grounds that serve as a center for community and preservation activity.
Morris County · Glenburn, Events, Parks & Route 23
Visit Riverdale
Riverdale is a compact community destination rather than a traditional sightseeing town. Its strongest visitor experiences revolve around the historic Glenburn property and farmers market, Independence Park, borough festivals and recreation programs, Route 23 shopping and dining, and easy access to the outdoor recreation of the New Jersey Highlands.
Because Riverdale is only about two square miles, its attractions are easy to combine by car. A typical visit might pair the farmers market or a community event with a meal, Route 23 shopping, or a hike in nearby Norvin Green State Forest.
Top Riverdale visitor experiences
Seasonal outdoor market at Glenburn featuring local produce, baked goods and prepared foods on Tuesday afternoons.
Major borough recreation and event site at 2 Dalton Drive, used for sports, family programs and community celebrations.
Annual September festival along Newark-Pompton Turnpike with food, vendors and community activity.
Annual borough celebration combining food, live entertainment and fireworks at the heart of the September community calendar.
Riverdale Crossing, Riverdale Square and the wider Route 23 corridor make shopping and dining easy to combine with a local event.
Glenburn Estate
Glenburn at 211 Hamburg Turnpike is Riverdale's most important historic property. The present house dates to about 1816, and the property reflects the borough's early development along the Hamburg Turnpike, mill corridor and later railroad route.
The borough's preservation planning documents the main house as an early-19th-century property with later additions and a long history of local ownership.
Historic outbuildings and grounds contribute to Glenburn's significance and are part of ongoing preservation planning.
Glenburn hosts the farmers market and has participated in regional historic-site programs and community activities.
Plan access carefully. Glenburn should not be treated as a conventional museum with guaranteed daily interior hours. Public access is often tied to the farmers market, special programs, preservation events or other scheduled activities. Check current borough information before making a trip specifically to tour the house.
Riverdale History
Original Riverdale Farmers Market at Glenburn
The Original Riverdale Farmers Market has been held at Glenburn since 2008. Borough information places the market at 211 Hamburg Turnpike, across from Appelt Park, with fresh produce, locally made baked goods and prepared foods.
The market runs on Tuesdays during the warm-weather season. Borough materials describe a June-through-October schedule.
Official borough market materials list Tuesday hours of approximately 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Individual vendors and late-season hours can vary.
The market emphasizes fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods and support for local farms and food vendors.
September 2026: The market is still part of Riverdale's current seasonal calendar as September begins. Check the borough's current market notice before traveling later in the season because exact closing dates and hours may be adjusted.
2026 Farmers Market
Parks & recreation
Riverdale maintains three named municipal parks and uses them for everyday recreation as well as community events.
2 Dalton Drive. Riverdale's principal athletic and event park, used for sports fields, family programs and large community gatherings.
Neighborhood municipal open space that contributes to Riverdale's compact park system.
Municipal park across Hamburg Turnpike from Glenburn and closely associated with the farmers-market area.
Future recreation investment: Riverdale's 2026 municipal project list includes a grant application for a new walking path at Independence Park.
Independence Park
Recreation Department
Riverdale events · September 2026
September is one of the best times to visit Riverdale. Three of the borough's major annual events are currently scheduled during the month.
September 7
Labor Day Street Fair
10:00 AM–5:00 PM along Newark-Pompton Turnpike. Expect street-fair activity, vendors and food; temporary road and parking changes should be expected.
September 19
Riverdale Day
The borough's 2026 municipal calendar lists the annual celebration with food, a concert and fireworks.
September 23–27
Riverdale Carnival
Five-day carnival scheduled at the Riverdale Armory as part of the borough's late-September event calendar.
Tuesdays
Farmers Market at Glenburn
Seasonal Tuesday market at 211 Hamburg Turnpike continues through the warm-weather market season.
Event planning: Street closures, parking arrangements, weather decisions and final event hours can change. Check the borough website shortly before traveling, especially for Riverdale Day fireworks and the carnival.
Current Borough News & Events
Nearby outdoor recreation
Riverdale itself is developed and compact, but several large Highlands recreation areas are within a practical drive.
Rugged hiking terrain in nearby Ringwood with marked trails, scenic ridgelines, views toward the New York skyline and connections into the Highlands Trail.
Large state park in Hewitt offering hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, seasonal swimming and reservable group camping.
Ringwood, Wanaque, West Milford and the surrounding Highlands provide additional trails, reservoirs, historic sites and scenic drives.
Getting to & around Riverdale
Riverdale is easiest to visit by car. Route 23 crosses the borough and connects directly with Interstate 287, while Hamburg Turnpike and Newark-Pompton Turnpike provide local access.
Best option for combining Glenburn, Independence Park, Route 23 shopping, restaurants and nearby outdoor attractions.
Riverdale has no NJ TRANSIT passenger-rail station. Lincoln Park and Wayne/Route 23 stations on the Montclair-Boonton Line are practical nearby options.
Follow temporary signs and borough instructions during major events. Newark-Pompton Turnpike can be affected by the Labor Day Street Fair.
Shopping-center lots are intended for customers of those properties and should not be assumed to be public event parking.
Transit connection: Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center offers both rail and bus service with a large park-and-ride facility, while Lincoln Park provides Montclair-Boonton Line rail service closer to the Morris County side.
Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center
Lincoln Park Station
Nearby lodging
Riverdale does not have a conventional hotel district. Visitors typically stay in nearby Wayne, Haskell or Fairfield, choosing a property based on the direction of travel and whether they are visiting Riverdale, the Route 23 corridor or the Highlands.
Practical Route 287-area hotel north of Riverdale with breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center and free parking.
Full-service-style hotel in Wayne with on-site dining, indoor pool, fitness center and convenient access to Route 23-area destinations.
All-suite extended-stay option with kitchens, breakfast and indoor recreation facilities, useful for longer visits or families.
Route 46 hotel with breakfast, indoor pool and convenient highway access for travelers approaching Riverdale from the east or south.
Commercial lodging policy: These hotels are identified as practical nearby options, not paid endorsements. Standard NJTGO listings do not include free external commercial hotel links. Confirm current rates, amenities, accessibility, parking and policies before booking.
Camping
Riverdale has no municipal campground. Visitors seeking an overnight outdoor stay should look to larger state-park destinations in the Highlands.
Wawayanda State Park offers four reservable group campsites from April 1 through October 31. The sites have picnic tables, fire rings and composting restrooms but no campsite water or showers.
Do not treat Riverdale parks, Glenburn or commercial parking lots as camping or overnight-parking locations.
State-park camping is reservation-based and subject to capacity, seasonal conditions and park rules.
Riverdale trip ideas
Shop the farmers market at Glenburn, then have dinner along Hamburg Turnpike or Route 23.
Make the Labor Day Street Fair or Riverdale Day the centerpiece, allowing extra time for parking and temporary traffic changes.
Use Riverdale Crossing and Riverdale Square for shopping, then choose an independent restaurant or local dessert stop.
Visit Glenburn during a scheduled public event and connect it with Riverdale's borough-history resources.
Start with breakfast or lunch in Riverdale, then drive north to Norvin Green for a more demanding afternoon hike.
Stay in nearby Wayne or Haskell and combine Riverdale with Ringwood, Wanaque, Pompton Lakes and other Route 23/Highlands destinations.
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