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Neighborhood Guide: Rivervale, NJ

Neighborhood Guide: Rivervale, NJ

Rivervale

Rivervale is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey. It was incorporated as a township from portions of Hillsdale Township and Washington Township in April 1906. The township was named for its strategic location along the great Hackensack River and is the most eastern municipality in a location of the county known as the Pascack Valley. As of the latest census, the township has an estimated population of about 9,659 residents and the ZIP code: 07675. Rivervale township was ranked 29th on the 100 Best Places to Live List in 2007 by a survey published by CNN/Money magazine.

Living in Rivervale, NJ

Rivervale offers its residents a suburban feel coupled with scenic waterfront views of the Hackensack River to the east as well as Pascack Brook and Lake Tappan to the south. If you are looking to start a family, Rivervale would be the perfect place to do so since the township offers great quality education to all its students.

The public schools of Rivervale serve students from pre-kindergarten up to the eighth grade and have a remarkable student-teacher ratio of 11:1. This means your child can get adequate one-on-one interaction with the teacher if need be. Public high school students attend Pascack Valley High School up to the twelfth grade.

The major roads in Rivervale include Rivervale Road, Westwood Avenue and Prospect Avenue.

Dining Spots

  • Bibi’z Restaurant/Lounge: The ambience is breathtaking, the staff helpful and the food is simply delicious. If you are looking for the perfect spot to American meal, this is the restaurant for you. Many families prefer celebrating their holidays and special occasions at Bibi’z since the staff always makes them feel like home. The Rib French Dip is to die for and the Grapefruit Martini is simply divine.
  • Francesca’s Pizza and Pasta: If you just want fast food to go or want to order something to eat, consider Francesca’s Pizza and Pasta. This lovely restaurant located along Westwood Avenue offers a wide array of pizzas and local delicacies at affordable prices. The wings are super crisp, the salads are delicious and Grandma’s pizza will leave you wanting more. Additionally, they have a great staff that strives to ensure your dining experience is memorable.

Points of Interest

  • Pascack Brook County Park: This large park in Westwood, New Jersey offers picnicking, fishing, a playground, tennis and softball fields, as well as a basketball court. There is a lot of strolling area and places for dog walkers to enjoy a nice walk with their dogs. There are clean bathrooms and tons of places to sit and enjoy the fresh air.
  • Ramapo Lake and Pompton Lake: This magnificent lake offers a perfect avenue for fishing to the residents. The two lakes have a wide variety of fish species that will definitely delight any lucky fisherman or woman. There is a ruined castle that offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline in the distance.

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