Overpeck County Park
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| Overpeck County Park | |
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| Type | County park (Bergen County, New Jersey) |
| Location | Leonia, Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck |
| Size | 811 acres (3.28 km²) (1.27 mi²) [1] |
Overpeck County Park is an 811-acre county park in Bergen County, New Jersey, stretching from Leonia to Palisades Park, Ridgefield Park, and Teaneck, surrounding Overpeck Creek, a tributary of the Hackensack River.[1]
In 2002, the Teaneck Creek Conservancy Inc. and the Bergen County Parks Department began to establish a 46-acre environmental and cultural park as part of Overpeck Park. [1]
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[edit] The four regions
- There are four regions of the park:
[edit] Henry Hoebel Area
Area in Leonia alongside Fort Lee Road. [1]
The Henry Hoebel Area consists of a small playground, a 9/11 World Trade Center Memorial, bicycle and jogging path, and track and field. There are four tennis courts, baseball and soccer fields, and a practice backstop. Usage of the fields and track requires permit. The bicycle-pedestrian path is approximately a quarter-mile long and it forms a figure-8, dividing the Henry Hoebel Area into two sections, separated by a tributary of the Overpeck Creek. [2]
[edit] South Area
Area in Leonia south of the Henry Hoebel Area alongside Fort Lee Road. [1]
The area consists of four picnic areas. Along with a playground for children up to age 12, there is a baseball/softball field and volleyball and basketball courts. The Bergen Equestrian Center, formerly known as the Overpeck Riding Center, is located in this area. The center is a horseback riding center that features a riding arena and paddocks; it is the most notable amenity and attraction of the area. [3]
[edit] Palisades Park Area
Area in Palisades Park along Roosevelt Street. [1] The area consists of four tennis courts; picknicking and horseshoes are available in this area. Usage of the ball fields require a permit. [4]
[edit] Ridgefield Park Area
Area in Ridgefield Park along Challenger Road, off Emerson Road. [1] This area is 22 acres and consists of 2 softball fields and 2 soccer fields. [5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g Overpeck County Park, NY-NJ-CT Botany Online. Accessed August 21, 2007.
- ^ Overpeck County Park - Henry Hoebel Area Accessed August 21, 2007.
- ^ Overpeck County Park - South Area Accessed August 21, 2007.
- ^ Overpeck County Park - Palisades Park Area Accessed August 21, 2007.
- ^ Overpeck County Park - Ridgefield Park Area Accessed August 21, 2007.
