Darlington County Park
With 127 acres, Darlington County Park is Bergen County's summertime jewel. With a multitude of opportunities for passive and active recreation, which includes a swimming lake in the summer, Darlington County Park is a great place to spend time with family and friends or enjoy some solo time out in nature.
Activities
ACTIVE RECREACTION
- Handball Court
- Basketball Court
- Swimming Lake ($)
- The Splash Zone ($)
- Catch-and-release fishing (NJ State Fishing License Required)
PASSIVE RECREACTION
- Biking or walking paths
- Darlington Lake lookout points
- Picnicking
- Permits issued on weekdays only during swim season (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
OTHER AMENITIES
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Grilling – Charcoal ONLY. NO propane. (Limited availability – patrons are encouraged to bring their own)
No pets allowed during swim season (Memorial Day – Labor Day).
2024 Swim Season
OPEN DAILY
10am-7pm
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2
(Evaluate weather conditions before entering park. No refunds offered.)
| WEEKENDS | WEEKDAYS | |
| Bergen Adults (18-61) | $10 | $8 |
| Children (5-17) | $6 | $6 |
| Out of County Adults | $15 | $10 |
| Children (5-17) | $6 | $6 |
| Seniors (62 and up) | $6 (Bergen resident $2) | $3 (Bergen resident $2) |
| Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
| +85° | +88° | +92° | +89° | +84° | +85° |
| +63° | +63° | +69° | +70° | +65° | +64° |
THE SPLASH ZONE
Tickets only available in-person on a first come, first served basis
(Single Session — One 10 minute safety/product usage orientation and a 50 minute experience in the Splash Zone. The Splash Zone is cleared at the end of each hour.)
| Session schedule: | |
|---|---|
| 10:40AM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 12PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 2:00PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 3:20PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| 4:40PM | Both Regular and Kiddie sessions |
| Price per session: | |
|---|---|
| Regular Single Session (In-County) | $10 |
| Regular Single Session (Out of County) | $15 |
| Kiddie Single Session (In-County) | $5 |
| Kiddie Single Session (Out of County) | $7 |
REGULAR SPLASH ZONE
KIDDIE SPLASH ZONE
Rules and Regulations
- No smoking or vaping
- No pets
- No alcoholic beverages
- No glass bottles
- No controlled substances
- No drones
- No boats/kayaks
- No ground fires
- No grills on the tables
- No re-entry without return pass
- No refunds
Photo Gallery
Contact Us
Bergen County Department of Parks
One Bergen County Plaza • 4th Floor • Hackensack, NJ 07601-7076
Phone: 201-336-7275