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Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Saddle Brook is a compact central Bergen County township with deep municipal roots, established residential neighborhoods and unusually strong transportation access. Market Street, North Midland Avenue, Route 46, I-80 and the Garden State Parkway tie local homes and businesses to the wider North Jersey economy.

Its community identity is anchored by Saddle Brook Public Schools, municipal recreation, the Otto C. Pehle Area of Saddle River County Park, the public library and a broad mix of neighborhood and highway-oriented businesses.

Saddle Brook at a glance

Saddle Brook supports the full NJTGO seven-page treatment because it has a substantial resident base, distinct commercial and dining corridors, public institutions, transportation assets and an active housing market.

14,4412025 estimateU.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts

07663ZIP codeBergen County, New Jersey

Townshipgovernment formTown Hall · 55 Mayhill Street · 201-587-2900

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History & identity

1716

Saddle River Township appears in Bergen County records and is among the area’s oldest municipal lineages.

1798

Saddle River Township was incorporated under New Jersey’s Township Act.

20th century

Large portions separated over time to form or enlarge neighboring municipalities.

Mid-1950s

The township adopted the Saddle Brook name, reducing confusion with Saddle River and Upper Saddle River.

Business & shopping areas

Dining is kept on the dedicated Food & Drink page. This overview highlights the major commercial patterns visitors and residents encounter around town.

Market Street

Neighborhood commercial spine with dining, healthcare, professional services, personal care and local retail.

Route 46

Highway-oriented hotels, fitness, retail, service businesses and regional access.

North Midland Avenue

Local restaurants, auto services, personal care and neighborhood commercial uses.

Park 80 / Pehle Avenue

Office and professional-services cluster near I-80.

Saddle River Road

Schools, county-park access, neighborhood services and dining.

Mayhill Street area

Town Hall, schools, library and core municipal/community facilities.

Full Business & Shopping Directory

Parks, recreation & open space

Otto C. Pehle Area — Saddle River County Park

Saddle River Road

Fishing, pavilion/picnic space, model boating, ball fields, playground and the Yitzhak Rabin Tree Grove.

Saddle River County Park multi-use path

County park corridor

Part of the roughly six-mile county path connecting several Bergen communities.

Municipal Recreation Center

Township recreation system

Open-gym scheduling and youth programs; rules and calendars are posted by the Recreation Department.

Township youth athletics

Multiple municipal fields

Programs include football, soccer, basketball, softball, wrestling, lacrosse, track and cheer/spirit activities.

Public schools

Saddle Brook High School

355 Mayhill Street

Grades 9-12

Saddle Brook Middle School

355 Mayhill Street

Grades 7-8

Helen I. Smith Elementary School

30 Cambridge Avenue

Grades K-6

Franklin Elementary School

95 Caldwell Avenue

Grades K-6

Long Memorial School

260 Floral Lane

Grades K-6

Washington School

225 Market Street

Preschool

District resource: School assignments, grade configurations, calendars and registration procedures can change. Use the district’s official site for the current school year.

Transportation & regional access

Plauderville Station

Henrietta Street & Outwater Lane

NJ TRANSIT Main/Bergen County Line station with parking, bike racks and ticket vending.

Highway network

I-80 · Garden State Parkway · Routes 46 and 17 nearby

One of Saddle Brook’s defining advantages is fast access to regional employment and shopping corridors.

Bus connections

Market Street / Route 46 corridors

NJ TRANSIT bus service varies by route and schedule; check current trip planning before travel.

Community, culture & civic life

Saddle Brook Historical Society

Township organization

Preserves local history and interprets the community’s long development from early township to postwar suburb.

Saddle Brook Free Public Library

340 Mayhill Street

Library services, programming and community resources.

Township civic organizations

Communitywide

American Legion, VFW, Kiwanis, Woman’s Club, UNICO, youth and scouting groups are among the organizations listed by the Township.

Government & official resources

Town Hall · 55 Mayhill Street · 201-587-2900

Mayor: Robert D. White. For current council membership, agendas, ordinances, forms, taxes, permits and notices, use the official municipal site.

Township of Saddle BrookDepartments, meetings, forms, public notices, tax and resident resources.Saddle Brook Public SchoolsSchools, district news, calendars, enrollment and employment.Saddle River County ParkCounty park facilities, trail and Otto C. Pehle Area information.NJ TRANSIT Plauderville StationRail schedules, station information and parking.