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Guide to Waldwick, NJ in Bergen County

 

Community Facts for Waldwick:

Town Hall:

Waldwick Borough Hall
63 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Phone: 201-652-5300   Fax: 201-652-4143

Public Library:

Waldwick Public Library
19 - 21 E. Prospect St., Waldwick, NJ 07463 
201-652-5104

Police & Fire:

Waldwick Borough Police & Fire
15 E. Prospect Street
Waldwick, N.J. 07463
201-652-5700 Non-Emergency

Population (2000):

9,622

Demographics:

Census 2000 General Population & Housing

Distance to NYC:

25 miles

Parks:

Facilities include 4 public playgrounds, 4 athletic fields, 4 public tennis courts, 1 private tennis courts, and 1 public swimming pool.

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Description of Waldwick

Waldwick is a small wholesome community with an abundance of young families and children.  Blessed with a lovely 32-acre park and lake, residents can enjoy boating, fishing, or just a peaceful stroll in the woods. 

Affordable housing and community spirit are key features of Waldwick.  Soccer, basketball, football, baseball, swimming at the municipal pool, Women's Club, scouting programs, and other sporting activities as well as other civic organizations are all available. The educational opportunity afforded Waldwick students is outstanding, including Special Learning classes provided within the school system. 

Waldwick's progressive educational programs include art, music, and language skills in the lower grades, as well as challenging science and mathematics courses in its own high school.  Waldwick also has a train station for commutation to NYC as well as convenient bus lines.

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Area Links

Suggestions for Waldwick, NJ community links are welcomed!

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Waldwick Schools

Public Schools:

Crescent Elementary School  (Pre K - 5)
165 Crescent Avenue, Waldwick, NJ  07463  
(201) 445-0690

Julia A. Traphagen Elementary School  (Pre K - 5)
153 Summit Avenue, Waldwick, NJ  07463  
(201) 445-0730

Waldwick Middle School 
155 Wyckoff Avenue, Waldwick, NJ  07463
(201) 652-9000

Waldwick High School  
155 Wyckoff Avenue, Waldwick, NJ  07463  
(201) 652-9000

Waldwick School District

Other Schools:

The Village School for Children (Montessori - 18 mos. - 14 years)
100 West Prospect Street, Waldwick, NJ  07463
(201) 445-6160     

The Forum School
107 Wyckoff Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463
(201) 444-5882

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Transportation & Commutation Information

Car Transportation

  • Rt. 17, Rt. 208, Rt. 202, Rt. 4, Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, 9W, Palisades Interstate Parkway

Train Transportation

  • Train Service to New York City is provided by NJ Transit.  Waldwick has its own train station in town - schedules & fares.   Bus lines are provided by NJ Transit, Red & Tan, & Short Line Bus service to the Port Authority.

Air Transportation

  

- Neighboring Towns -

Allendale Franklin Lakes Glen Rock
Ho-Ho-Kus Mahwah Midland Park
Oakland Ramsey Ridgewood
Saddle River Upper Saddle River Waldwick
      Wyckoff   

Visit Map of these Towns in Bergen County.

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