Van Saun County Park
Van Saun County Park is a park in Paramus and River Edge, New Jersey operated by the Bergen County Parks Department. It lies in River Edge itself. Around it, Central Park (11 mi) comes first on our list.
A park & preserve inside River Edge
Paramus is the nearest base
Paramus is 2 miles northwest, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Teterboro (TEB) has airline service, about 6 miles from Van Saun County Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
When to go
The weather near Van Saun County Park shifts through the year, as below.
Van Saun County Park
Van Saun County Park is a park in Paramus and River Edge, New Jersey operated by the Bergen County Parks Department. The park is home to the Bergen County Zoological Park, open all year round and charging admission from May to October. The zoo features a ridable miniature railroad known as the Safari Express. In addition, the park features picnic areas, a baseball field, a softball field, basketball and tennis courts, a soccer field, a playground, a carousel, and pony rides. The park was originally a farm owned by the Van Saun family.
The park, including the zoo, was slated for a major expansion as of 2016, which would nearly double the size of the zoo from 12 to 23 acres (4.9 to 9.3 ha) and significantly diversify its population of animal species, as well as add an ice-skating rink and expand automobile parking capacity at the park by hundreds of spaces.
- Type
- Park & preserve
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.6K a year
Staying near Van Saun County Park
For a bed close by, look to New York City (1,485) and Paramus (12).
- 1Central Park
- 2Madison Square Garden
- 3MetLife Stadium
- 4Studio 54
- 5Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 6Yankee Stadium
- 7National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Van Saun County Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Edge | in town | — | — | 12,159 | $660K | A− |
| New York City | 19 mi south | 30 min | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
| Paramus | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 26,723 | $814K | C− |
| Jersey City | 15 mi south | 25 min | 39 34 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 302,013 | $567K | C− |
| North Bergen Township | 10 mi south | 15 min | 19 15 hotels · 4 motels | 61,483 | $474K | B |
| Greenburgh | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 25 16 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 94,537 | $697K | B− |
| Secaucus | 10 mi south | 15 min | 18 16 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 22,640 | $572K | C− |
| Yonkers | 10 mi east | 15 min | 14 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 212,603 | $502K | C+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Van Saun County Park
Also within 33 miles are these.
Big draw111 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw213 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw412 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw511 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw69 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw715 mi MuseumNational September 11 Memorial & Museum
Big draw32 mi MuseumUnited States Military AcademyPhoto credits
Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain
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What people ask about Van Saun County Park
Is Van Saun County Park in River Edge?
Yes. It’s inside River Edge, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Van Saun County Park?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 62–82°.
How far is Van Saun County Park from Oyster Bay?
About 29 miles east of Oyster Bay, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Van Saun County Park?
Teterboro (TEB), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 14 miles.
Where should I stay near Van Saun County Park?
New York City (19 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Paramus (2 mi, 12 places to stay) and Jersey City (15 mi, 39 places to stay).
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