River Edge is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough’s population was 11,340, reflecting an increase of 394 (+3.6%) from the 10,946 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 343 (+3.2%) from the 10,603 counted in the 1990 Census.
The community was originally incorporated as the borough of Riverside by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 30, 1894, from portions of Midland Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. On December 1, 1930, the borough’s name was changed to River Edge. The borough was formed during the “Boroughitis” phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the county in 1894 alone. The borough was named for its location along the Hackensack River.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 11,340 people, 4,134 households, and 3,163 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,116.3 per square mile (2,361.5/km2). There were 4,261 housing units at an average density of 2,298.2 per square mile (887.3/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 73.42% (8,326) White, 1.52% (172) Black or African American, 0.05% (6) Native American, 22.19% (2,516) Asian, 0.08% (9) Pacific Islander, 1.25% (142) from other races, and 1.49% (169) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.66% (869) of the population.[9] Korean Americans accounted for 11.1% of the borough’s population.
New Bridge Landing is the site of The Bridge That Saved A Nation crossed by the Continental Army and General Washington as they retreated from the British attack on New York City on November 20, 1776.
- Campbell-Christie House is a historic home constructed in April 1774 in what was then Hackensack Township on the east side of the Hackensack River that was moved in its entirety in 1977 from New Milford.
- Steuben House was used by George Washington as his headquarters for 16 days in September 1780.
- Demarest House is a historic house near the Van Steuben and Campbell Christie house. It is known for its stove chimney which was a technological advance at the time it was built in 1794. It was originally in New Milford, but then moved to River Edge. It was renovated in 2009 and is open to the public as a museum.
Parks in River Edge include:
- Van Saun County Park covers 146 acres (59 ha) in River Edge and Paramus, New Jersey. While the train ride, zoo, carousel, playground, and pony rides are on the Paramus side of the park, the dog park, baseball field, some walking paths, and Walden Pond are on the River Edge side.[120]
- Veterans Memorial Park – located on Continental Avenue that has a playground, a ball court/roller hockey rink, and a baseball field.
- Brookside Park – located on Greenway Terrace that has a walking path, playground, and a basketball court.
- River Edge Bird Sanctuary and Nature Trail – located on the River Edge/Paramus border, this park has a bird sanctuary and a walking nature trail. It is located behind The Shoppes on IV shopping center in Paramus.
- River Edge Arboretum – located on Elm Avenue next to the River Edge Public Library that has a walking path and tennis courts.
- Kiddie Wonderland was a children’s amusement park that operated from 1951-1958. It featured rides such as a train ride, carousel, and a small roller coaster. It was located at the end of Main Street where the Hackensack River intersects with Coles Brook. It was later converted into apartments.
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