Park Ridge, New Jersey

Park Ridge was created as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on May 15, 1894, from portions of Washington Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. 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.Harvey, Cornelius Burnham. [https://books.google.com/books?id=EdoMAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA11 Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey], p. 11, New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Company, 1900. Accessed September 1, 2013. "For a period of sixteen years following the passage of this act few boroughs were organized in the State, only three of them being in Bergen County... As it was twenty-six boroughs were created in the county from January 23, 1894, to December 18, of the same year." Park Ridge obtained a portion of River Vale (July 15, 1929), exchanged portions with Woodcliff Lake (December 12, 1955), received part of Washington Township (November 26, 1956), exchanged portions with Hillsdale (February 10, 1958) and Woodcliff Lake (June 9, 1958) and received another part of Washington Township (August 11, 1958).Snyder, John P. [https://nj.gov/dep/njgs/enviroed/oldpubs/bulletin67.pdf The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968], Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 84. Accessed May 30, 2024. The borough's name derives from its location.Hutchinson, Viola L. [http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/356/nj_place_names_origin.pdf#page=25 The Origin of New Jersey Place Names], New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed September 16, 2015.

Park Ridge's Pascack Historical Society Museum, at 19 Ridge Avenue, houses the world's only wampum drilling machine. This wooden artifact was made in Park Ridge by the Campbell Brothers who invented a way to drill through long pieces of hair pipe shells so that they could be strung and worn as breast plates by the Plains Indians, among others. Needing water for the operation, the industrious brothers leased a woolen mill that stood on the Pascack Brook. When that burned down they built their own mill farther down Pascack Creek on their land and another shop on Pascack Road near their homestead. Both buildings housed drilling machines on their second floors where they were safe from prying eyes, as the two machines had not been patented. In the early 19th century, John Jacob Astor purchased wampum from the Campbells to trade with the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest whose beaver pelts he turned into men's hats.[http://www.wampumworks.com/history2.html A Chronology of the Rise, Fall – and Resurrection of Wampum] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040117185447/http://www.wampumworks.com/history2.html |date=2004-01-17 }}, accessed December 21, 2006. The best years for the wampum business were between 1835 and 1866. The drilling machine can be seen at the Pascack Historical Society Museum on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until noon and Sundays from 1–4 p.m. Admission is free.

Park Ridge is home to the following locations on the National Register of Historic Places:[https://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/1identify/nrsr_lists/Bergen.pdf#page=18 New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places; Bergen County], New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Historic Preservation Office, updated September 18, 2019. Accessed October 6, 2019.

• John G. Ackerson House – 142 Pascack Road (added 1983)
• Isaac Debaun House – 124 Rivervale Road (added 1983)
• Park Ridge Station – Hawthorne and Park Avenue (added 1984)
• Peter D. Perry House – 107 Rivervale Road (added 1983)
• Wortendyke Barn – 13 Pascack Road (added 1973)
• Frederick Wortendyke House – 12 Pascack Road (added 1983)

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.63 square miles (6.81 km²), including 2.61 square miles (6.75 km²) of land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km²) of water (0.80%).[https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990], United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.

The borough is a part of the Pascack Valley region of Bergen County. It is bordered by the Bergen County municipalities of Hillsdale, Montvale, River Vale and Woodcliff Lake.[http://global.mapit.mysociety.org/area/276493/touches.html Areas touching Park Ridge], MapIt. Accessed March 2, 2020.[https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/visitors-guide/county-maps Bergen County Map of Municipalities], Bergen County, New Jersey. Accessed March 2, 2020.[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/gis/maps/polnoroads.pdf New Jersey Municipal Boundaries], New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019. Although no major highways run through the borough, it is serviced by the Garden State Parkway at exits 168, 171 and 172 in Washington Township, Woodcliff Lake and Montvale, respectively.

{{US Census population

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| estref=[https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/tables/2020-2023/mcds/totals/SUB-MCD-EST2023-POP-34.xlsx Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Minor Civil Divisions in New Jersey: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023], United States Census Bureau, released May 2024. Accessed May 16, 2024.

|footnote=Population sources:
1900–1920[https://dspace.njstatelib.org/xmlui/handle/10929/25218?show=full Compendium of censuses 1726-1905: together with the tabulated returns of 1905], New Jersey Department of State, 1906. Accessed August 13, 2013. 1900–1910[https://books.google.com/books?id=T9HrAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA335 Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910: Population by Counties and Minor Civil Divisions, 1910, 1900, 1890], United States Census Bureau, p. 335. Accessed July 3, 2012.
1910–1930[https://books.google.com/books?id=kifRAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA714 Fifteenth Census of the United States : 1930 - Population Volume I], United States Census Bureau, p. 714. Accessed December 26, 2011. 1900–2020[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2kpub/njsdcp3.pdf#page=27 Table 6: New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1940 - 2000], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network, August 2001. Accessed May 1, 2023.[https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/Departments__Services/Planning__Engineering/Census_Data/Table00_HistPopTo2020.pdf Historical Population Trends in Bergen County 1900-2020], Bergen County, New Jersey Department of Planning and Engineering, 2022. Accessed May 1, 2023.
2000 2010[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3400356130 DP-1 - Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for Park Ridge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212103932/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0600000US3400356130 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 3, 2012.[http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_ber/parkridge1.pdf Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2010 for Park Ridge borough] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513034239/http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/census/2010/dp/dp1_ber/parkridge1.pdf|date=2012-05-13 }}, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed July 3, 2012. 2020[https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/parkridgeboroughnewjersey/ QuickFacts Park Ridge borough, New Jersey], United States Census Bureau. Accessed January 31, 2023.[https://www.nj.gov/labor/labormarketinformation/assets/PDFs/census/2020/2020%20pl94%20Tables/2020_Mun/MCD%200_All.pdf Total Population: Census 2010 - Census 2020 New Jersey Municipalities], New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed December 1, 2022.

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The 2010 United States census counted 8,645 people, 3,283 households, and 2,351 families in the borough. The population density was {{convert|3348.6|/sqmi}}. There were 3,428 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1327.8|/sqmi}}. The racial makeup was 89.14% (7,706) White, 1.04% (90) Black or African American, 0.22% (19) Native American, 6.07% (525) Asian, 0.02% (2) Pacific Islander, 2.58% (223) from other races, and 0.93% (80) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.74% (669) of the population.

Of the 3,283 households, 30.9% had children under the age of 18; 62.0% were married couples living together; 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 28.4% were non-families. Of all households, 25.0% were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.08.

22.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 89.6 males.

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $104,053 (with a margin of error of +/− $7,870) and the median family income was $118,984 (+/− $7,463). Males had a median income of $85,242 (+/− $13,024) versus $65,216 (+/− $12,814) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $46,695 (+/− $3,650). About 1.1% of families and 1.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 0.5% of those age 65 or over.[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400356130 DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Park Ridge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212083415/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0600000US3400356130 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 25, 2011.

Same-sex couples headed 11 households in 2010, an increase from the 7 counted in the 2000 Census.Lipman, Harvy; and Sheingold, Dave. [https://web.archive.org/web/20130203212228/http://www.northjersey.com/news/127675238_NORTH_JERSEY_SEES_30__GROWTH_IN_SAME-SEX_COUPLES___Census_shows_shift_in_suburbs.html "North Jersey sees 30% growth in same-sex couples"], The Record, August 14, 2011, backed up by the Internet Archive as of February 3, 2013. Accessed October 21, 2014.

As of the 2000 United States census, there were 8,708 people, 3,161 households, and 2,389 families residing in the borough. The population density was {{convert|3,353.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,258 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,254.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the borough was 93.48% White, 0.86% African American, 0.14% Native American, 3.86% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.73% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.32% of the population.[http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603456130.pdf Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Park Ridge borough, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120605034339/http://censtats.census.gov/data/NJ/1603456130.pdf |date=2012-06-05 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 11, 2013.[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400356130 DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Park Ridge borough, Bergen County, New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212083456/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/00_SF1/DP1/0600000US3400356130 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed March 11, 2013.

There were 3,161 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.9% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $66,632, and the median income for a family was $97,294. Males had a median income of $71,042 versus $40,714 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $40,351. About 1.2% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.3% of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 or over.

The Hertz Corporation, a car rental company, had been headquartered in Park Ridge and was the borough's largest single taxpayer. On May 7, 2013, Hertz announced that the firm was moving their corporate HQ to Estero, Florida, and would keep certain operations in Park Ridge.[https://archive.today/20120713214601/http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=205461&p=irol-govhighlights Corporate Governance Overview], The Hertz Corporation. Accessed December 27, 2011.

Sony Corporation of America moved it's R&D and engineering facility out of Park Ridge in 2015 when it sold the building to Paramus-based Hornrock Properties.{{Cite web |date=2021-03-13 |title=Fire Breaks Out As Workers Demolish Former Sony Building In Park Ridge |url=https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/pascackvalley/news/fire-breaks-out-as-workers-demolish-former-sony-building-in-park-ridge/804981/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=Pascack Valley Daily Voice |language=en}}

Park Ridge is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/inventory_of_municipal_forms_of_government_in_new_jersey.pdf Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey], Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members, who are elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 165. The borough form of government used by Park Ridge is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.Cerra, Michael F. [https://www.njlm.org/809/3982/Forms-of-Govt-Magazine-Article "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask"], New Jersey State League of Municipalities, March 2007. Accessed January 1, 2025.[https://njdatabook.rutgers.edu/sites/njdatabook.rutgers.edu/files/documents/forms_of_municipal_government_in_new_jersey_9220.pdf#page=6 "Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey"], p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.[https://web.archive.org/web/20150120022503/http://www.parkridgeboro.com/content/5185/default.aspx Governing Body], Borough of Park Ridge. Accessed June 16, 2016.

{{As of|2023}}, the mayor of the Borough of Park Ridge is Democrat Keith Misciagna, whose term of office ends December 31, 2023. Members of the Park Ridge Borough Council are Council President William Fenwick (R, 2023), Matthew J. Capilli (D, 2024), John M. Cozzi (R, 2023), John P. Ferguson (D, 2024), Bruce Goldsmith (R, 2025) and Greg C. Hoffman (R, 2025).[https://www.parkridgeboro.com/government/mayor Mayor & Council], Borough of Park Ridge. Accessed March 15, 2023.[https://www.parkridgeboro.com/government/documents/financial-documents/2022/667-2022-adopted-budget/file#page=11 2022 Municipal Data Sheet], Borough of Park Ridge. Accessed June 29, 2022.[https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/About_Bergen_County/2024-county-directory.pdf#page=57 2024 County and Municipal Directory], Bergen County, New Jersey, April 2024. Accessed April 15, 2024.[https://www.bergencountyclerk.org/_Content/pdf/ElectionResult/Certified%20Statement%20of%20Vote%20Book%2011-21-22.pdf Bergen County November 8, 2022 General Election Statement of Vote], Bergen County, New Jersey Clerk, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.[https://www.bergencountyclerk.org/_Content/pdf/ElectionResult/Statement%20of%20Vote%2011-17-21(1).pdf Bergen County Statement of Vote November 2, 2021 Official results], Bergen County, New Jersey, updated November 17, 2021. Accessed January 1, 2022.[https://www.bergencountyclerk.org/_Content/pdf/ElectionResult/NOV_2020_General_Precinct_Summary.pdf Precinct Summary Results Report - Combined 2020 Bergen County General Election - November 3, 2020 Official Results], Bergen County, New Jersey, December 3, 2020. Accessed January 1, 2021.[http://www.bergencountyclerk.org/_Content/pdf/ElectionResult/SOV%20Book%20Report%20as%20of%2012-10-2019.pdf Bergen County November 5, 2019 General Election Statement of Vote], Bergen County, New Jersey Clerk, updated December 10, 2019. Accessed January 1, 2020.

In May 2017, the council selected Keith Misciagna to fill the vacant mayoral seat, following the resignation of Terry Maguire the previous month in the face of criticism of the way he had dealt with suits over affordable housing in the borough. In turn, the council selected Michael Mintz from a list of three candidates nominated by the Democratic municipal committee to fill Misciagna's vacant council seat that expired in December 2017.Nolan, Sarah. [http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/park-ridge/2017/05/18/mintz-appointed-park-ridge-council/327854001/ "Mintz appointed to Park Ridge council"], The Record, May 18, 2017. Accessed October 19, 2017. Democrat Michael Mintz has been selected to fill Mayor Keith Misciagna's unexpired term on the Borough Council. Misciagna’s seat became vacant when he was selected to replace Terry Maguire, who resigned from the mayoral position last month amid an attempt to recall him and criticism over his handling of the town’s affordable-housing litigation."

In February 2016, the borough council selected Donna Szot from a list of three candidates nominated by the Republican municipal committee to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that had become vacant following the resignation of Ryan Cangialosi the previous month.Hopper, Brett. [http://www.northjersey.com/community-news/town-government/szot-fills-open-seat-on-council-1.1525201 "Szot fills open seat on council"], Pascack Valley Community Life, March 10, 2016. Accessed June 16, 2016. "Donna Szot was named to fill the vacancy on Feb. 23 during the Park Ridge Council meeting. Cangialosi resigned early this year so he could be closer to his place of work in Hoboken."

Park Ridge is located in the 5th Congressional District[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2012-congressional-districts/njcd-2011-plan-components-county-mcd.pdf Plan Components Report], New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 39th state legislative district.[https://www.nj.gov/state/elections/assets/pdf/2011-legislative-districts/towns-districts.pdf Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District], New Jersey Department of State. Accessed February 1, 2020.[https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5bae63366fd2b2e5b9f87e5e/5d30f0a94a82c66427e564d2_2019_CitizensGuide.pdf 2019 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government], New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed October 30, 2019.[https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/districts/districtnumbers.asp#39 Districts by Number for 2011-2020], New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 6, 2013.

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As of March 2011, there were a total of 5,800 registered voters in Park Ridge, of whom 1,462 (25.2% vs. 31.7% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,503 (25.9% vs. 21.1%) were registered as Republicans and 2,832 (48.8% vs. 47.1%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 3 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-bergen-co-summary-report.pdf Voter Registration Summary - Bergen], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 12, 2013. Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 67.1% (vs. 57.1% in Bergen County) were registered to vote, including 87.0% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 73.7% countywide).[http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTP7.ST16?slice=GEO~0400000US34 GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 - State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20200212202223/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTP7.ST16?slice=GEO~0400000US34 |date=2020-02-12 }}, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 12, 2013.

In the 2016 presidential election, Republican Donald Trump received 2,619 votes (53.3% vs. 41.1% countywide), ahead of Democrat Hillary Clinton with 2,108 votes (42.9% vs. 54.2%) and other candidates with 185 votes (3.8% vs. 4.6%), among the 4,977 ballots cast by the borough's 6,395 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.8% (vs. 72.5% in Bergen County).[http://www.bergencountyclerk.org/_Content/pdf/elections/BC-Statement-of-Vote-Book-11-08-2016.pdf Presidential November 8, 2016 General Election Results - Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, November 8, 2016. Accessed May 24, 2020. In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 2,682 votes here (57.0% vs. 43.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 1,957 votes (41.6% vs. 54.8%) and other candidates with 43 votes (0.9% vs. 0.9%), among the 4,708 ballots cast by the borough's 6,080 registered voters, for a turnout of 77.4% (vs. 70.4% in Bergen County).[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-bergen.pdf Presidential November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207211248/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-presidential-bergen.pdf |date=December 7, 2013 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 13, 2013.[http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-bergen.pdf Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast November 6, 2012 General Election Results - Bergen County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207211038/http://njelections.org/2012-results/2012-ballotscast-bergen.pdf |date=December 7, 2013 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 15, 2013. Accessed December 13, 2013. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 2,735 votes here (55.8% vs. 44.5% countywide), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 2,093 votes (42.7% vs. 53.9%) and other candidates with 35 votes (0.7% vs. 0.8%), among the 4,901 ballots cast by the borough's 6,049 registered voters, for a turnout of 81.0% (vs. 76.8% in Bergen County).[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2008-gen-elect-presidential-results-bergen.pdf 2008 Presidential General Election Results: Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 12, 2013.[https://web.archive.org/web/20111005151818/http://dng.northjersey.com/media_server/tr/smaps/2008/electionresults2008/att/North_Jersey_election_results_70.html 2008 General Election Results for Park Ridge], The Record. Accessed August 26, 2011. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 2,697 votes here (57.4% vs. 47.2% countywide), ahead of Democrat John Kerry with 1,963 votes (41.7% vs. 51.7%) and other candidates with 34 votes (0.7% vs. 0.7%), among the 4,702 ballots cast by the borough's 5,785 registered voters, for a turnout of 81.3% (vs. 76.9% in the whole county).[http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2004-presidential_bergen_co_2004.pdf 2004 Presidential Election: Bergen County], New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 12, 2013.

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 70.6% of the vote (2,193 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 28.5% (886 votes), and other candidates with 0.9% (27 votes), among the 3,176 ballots cast by the borough's 5,879 registered voters (70 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 54.0%.{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-results-governor-bergen.pdf |title=Governor - Bergen County |date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}}{{cite web |url=http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/2013-results/2013-general-election-ballotscast-bergen.pdf |title=Number of Registered Voters and Ballots Cast - November 5, 2013 - General Election Results - Bergen County|date=January 29, 2014 |publisher=New Jersey Department of Elections |access-date=December 24, 2014}} In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 1,906 votes here (55.4% vs. 45.8% countywide), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 1,317 votes (38.3% vs. 48.0%), Independent Chris Daggett with 162 votes (4.7% vs. 4.7%) and other candidates with 21 votes (0.6% vs. 0.5%), among the 3,443 ballots cast by the borough's 5,928 registered voters, yielding a 58.1% turnout (vs. 50.0% in the county).[http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-bergen.pdf 2009 Governor: Bergen County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207010131/http://www.njelections.org/election-results/2009-governor_results-bergen.pdf |date=2013-12-07 }}, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 12, 2013.

The Park Ridge Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.[https://www.straussesmay.com/seportal/Public/DistrictPolicy.aspx?policyid=0110&id=db3d847e87544b14a53a61650dc3afd0 Park Ridge Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification], Park Ridge Public Schools. Accessed May 31, 2023. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve in the Park Ridge School District. Composition: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve in the Park Ridge School District." As of the 2021–22 school year, the district, comprised of three schools, had an enrollment of 1,223 students and 123.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 9.9:1.[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3412450&DistrictID=3412450 District information for Park Ridge School District], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 1, 2022. Schools in the district (with 2021–22 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3412450 School Data for the Park Ridge Public Schools], National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 1, 2022.) are

East Brook Elementary School[https://www.parkridgeschools.org/Domain/221 East Brook Elementary School], Park Ridge Public Schools. Accessed May 31, 2023. with 318 students in grades K-6,

West Ridge Elementary School[https://www.parkridgeschools.org/Domain/104 West Ridge Elementary School], Park Ridge Public Schools. Accessed May 31, 2023. with 337 students in grades PreK-6 and

Park Ridge High School[https://www.parkridgeschools.org/Domain/351 Park Ridge High School], Park Ridge Public Schools. Accessed May 31, 2023. with 548 students in grades 7-12.[https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2022-2023/03/3940 School Performance Reports for the Park Ridge School District], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 3, 2024.[https://homeroom6.doe.state.nj.us/directory/school/districtid/3940 New Jersey School Directory for Park Ridge Public Schools], New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024. The high school was the 14th-ranked public high school in New Jersey (third-highest in Bergen County) out of 328 schools statewide in New Jersey Monthly magazine's September 2012 cover story on the state's "Top Public High Schools", after being ranked 18th in 2010 out of 322 schools listed. [http://njmonthly.com/articles/towns_and_schools/the-top-new-jersey-high-schools-alphabetical.html "The Top New Jersey High Schools: Alphabetical"], New Jersey Monthly, August 16, 2012. Accessed September 14, 2012. Athletic programs at the high school include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, track and tennis.

Public school students from the borough, and all of Bergen County, are eligible to attend the secondary education programs offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools, which include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. The district offers programs on a shared-time or full-time basis, with admission based on a selective application process and tuition covered by the student's home school district.[http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/about-us About Us] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014000910/http://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/about-us |date=October 14, 2013 }}, Bergen County Technical Schools. Accessed December 12, 2013.[https://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/admissions Admissions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305034226/https://bcts.bergen.org/index.php/admissions |date=March 5, 2017 }}, Bergen County Technical Schools. Accessed December 29, 2016.

Our Lady of Mercy Academy is a K–8 Catholic school which operates in Park Ridge under the auspices of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark.[http://www.olmacademy.org/ Home page], Our Lady of Mercy Academy. Accessed August 13, 2013.[https://catholicschoolsnj.org/elementary/bergen-elementary/ Bergen County Schools] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729162638/https://catholicschoolsnj.org/elementary/bergen-elementary/ |date=July 29, 2016 }}, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Accessed July 20, 2016.

Houses of worship in Park Ridge include:

• First Congregational Church of Park Ridge (United Church of Christ)[https://www.congregationalchurch.net/about-us/ About Us], First Congregational Church of Park Ridge. Accessed December 18, 2015.
• Our Lady of Mercy Church[http://www.urolm.org/ Homepage], Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church. Accessed December 18, 2015.
• Park Ridge United Methodist Church
• Pascack Reformed Church[http://www.pascackreformedchurch.org Home page], Pascack Reformed Church. Accessed December 18, 2015.
• Temple Beth Sholom of Pascack Valley[http://www.temple-beth-sholom.org/history.php History], Temple Beth Sholom of Pascack Valley. Accessed October 8, 2016.

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In July 2015, Park Ridge was designated as one of 30 transit villages statewide, qualifying it for incentives at the borough's train station and commuter lots, which will get additional access for bicycles and pedestrians.Mazzola, Jessica. [http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2015/07/nj_names_30th_transit_village_town_calls_designati.html#incart_river "N.J. names 30th transit village, town calls designation 'tremendous'"], NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, July 8, 2015. Accessed July 15, 2015. "Park Ridge and Irvington have secured the state's 'transit village' designation, an NJDOT-administered program that connects transit hubs across the state with experts and funding to redevelop the land surrounding them."

{{As of|2010|5}}, the borough had a total of {{convert|38.91|mi}} of roadways, of which {{convert|31.94|mi}} were maintained by the municipality and {{convert|6.97|mi}} by Bergen County.[http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/mileage_Bergen.pdf Bergen County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction], New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed December 1, 2013.

County Route 503, which runs for {{convert|18|mi}} from New Jersey Route 120 to the New York State border, passes through Park Ridge. It is well known and posted as Kinderkamack Road, which was a trail used by the Lenape Native Americans, whose name signified that it was a place (the suffix "ack") where ceremonial dances or prayers ("kintekaye") were made.Model, Eric. [http://riverdell.patch.com/articles/all-about-kinderkamack "All About Kinderkamack: A look at the history at RiverDell's main drag"], RiverDellPatch, April 12, 2011. Accessed December 27, 2011. "Kinderkamack Road today stretches from just south of Route 4 to the New York State border. It is also a name of the area that is now known as Oradell. The name goes back centuries.Long before Europeans invaded the area, the road parallel to the Hackensack River had been a much traveled Indian trail... The name Kinderkamack comes out of this Lenape tradition, according to the most accepted historical version... According to Mr. Morrison, the word Kinterkayemack was composed of two Lenape words 'kintekaye', meaning ceremonial dance or prayer of propitiation, and 'ack' meaning place."

Park Ridge can be accessed via exit 172 on the Garden State Parkway.[https://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/00000444__-.pdf#page=62 Garden State Parkway Straight Line Diagram], New Jersey Department of Transportation, updated August 2014. Accessed October 6, 2019.

Park Ridge is served by NJ Transit on the Pascack Valley Line at the Park Ridge train station.[http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TrainStationLookupFrom&selStation=114 Park Ridge station], NJ Transit. Accessed September 14, 2016.[https://web.archive.org/web/20100111034621/http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=BusRoutesBergenCountyTo Routes by County: Bergen County], NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of January 11, 2010. Accessed August 13, 2013.[http://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/Bergen_County_Map.pdf Bergen County System Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806135221/https://www.njtransit.com/pdf/bus/Bergen_County_Map.pdf |date=August 6, 2019 }}, NJ Transit. Accessed September 14, 2016. The station is located at Hawthorne and Park Avenues though is also accessible from Broadway. This line runs north–south to Hoboken Terminal with connections via the Secaucus Junction transfer station to New Jersey Transit one-stop service to New York Penn Station and to other NJ Transit rail service. Connections are available at the Hoboken Terminal to other New Jersey Transit rail lines, the PATH train at the Hoboken PATH station, New York Waterways ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service.[http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=LineDetailsTo&selLine=PASC Pascack Valley Line] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170107055044/http://www.njtransit.com/rg/rg_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=LineDetailsTo&selLine=PASC |date=January 7, 2017 }}, NJ Transit. Accessed September 14, 2016.

Rockland Coaches provides service on the 11T/11AT and the 47 routes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.[http://www.coachusa.com/rockland/ss.commuter.asp Commuter Routes] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108042211/https://web.coachusa.com/rockland/ss.commuter.asp |date=2019-01-08 }}, Rockland Coaches. Accessed December 12, 2013.[http://www.coachusa.com/rockland/ss.listing.asp?action=Lookup&c1=Park+Ridge&s1=NJ&c2=New+York&s2=NY&resultId=211428&order=&dayFilter=&scheduleChoice=&sitePageName=%2Frockland%2Findex.asp&cbid=67685724221 Available Schedules from Park Ridge, NJ to New York, NY.]{{Dead link|date=June 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Coach USA. Accessed December 12, 2013.

PKRG-TV, the public-access television cable TV station in Park Ridge, has produced and documented many shows over its history. They continue to produce a weekly live show every Monday night in addition to broadcasting special events in the town such as parades, sporting events, school plays, and charity events. Rolf Wahl, a borough resident, provided most of the guidance, technical knowledge and foresight for the station. The studio also hosted a series of shows entitled Behind The Badge which provided residents with an insight into the way the police department works. It included a tour of the police station and police cruiser and also an overview of programs the department works on to improve the welfare of the community, e.g. anti-drug programs and computer crime awareness.[https://www.pkrgtv.com/ Home Page], PKRG TV. Accessed October 6, 2019.

The Bear's Nest is a luxury gated community in Park Ridge. It has town house-style houses with luxury amenities including (in some houses) elevators. A community clubhouse is available for residents, along with a pool, multiple tennis courts and a floral park.Staff. [http://www.northjersey.com/realestate/91993304_Rare_opportunity_to_get_inside_view_of_Bear_s_Nest.html "Rare opportunity to get inside view of Bear's Nest"], The Record, April 23, 2010. Accessed December 27, 2011. "Park Ridge — Tomorrow, April 25, there will be a chance to view townhomes in the Bear's Nest, a gated community in the Pascack Valley of Bergen County that does not normally permit open houses." Noted residents of the development have included President Richard M. Nixon and his wife, Pat Nixon; Raymond V. Gilmartin, current Microsoft board member; and Tom Coughlin, former coach of the New York Giants and Joe Valenza, New York Yankees Fantasy Camp Hall of Fame Inductee and Founder of Virtue Risk Partners.

The Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps provides EMS service to Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake and Montvale. Tri-Boro is a non-profit group which provides free emergency service to those in the community who need it at any time. Its headquarters is located in Park Ridge near Mill Pond.[http://www.triboroambulance.org/ Home page], Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Accessed December 27, 2011. "The Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps (TBVAC) provides service to the residents and visitors of Park Ridge, Montvale, and Woodcliff Lake at no charge - we have never billed for our service!"

Park Ridge has a paid police department, which has been led by Chief Joseph J. Madden since 2007.[http://parkridgepolice.com/ Home page], Park Ridge Police Department. Accessed December 27, 2011.

The Park Ridge Volunteer Fire Department dates back to 1898, created by community volunteers after a major fire destroyed a local factory.[https://www.parkridgefire.com/page/view/1910 Department History] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006145127/https://www.parkridgefire.com/page/view/1910 |date=October 6, 2019 }}, Park Ridge Fire Department. Accessed October 6, 2019. "In 1898, after a disastrous fire at the Mittag and Volger plant, a few leaders of the community recognized the need for fire protection. A call was put out, and a mass meeting was held at Forester's Hall on Magnolia Avenue (Kinderkamack Road) on January 18, 1898. As a result of this meeting, thirty-nine men formed the Park Ridge Volunteer Fire Department. The original Charter was signed on February 4, 1898." PRFD is part of Bergen County Fire Battalion 8 and dispatching is contracted to Ridgewood-based Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch.[https://www.nwbcd.org/about-us About Us], Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch. Accessed November 29, 2023. "Today NWBCD provides 9-1-1 call-take and radio dispatch services for Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Montvale, New Milford, Oakland, Old Tappan, Oradell, Park Ridge, Ridgewood, River Edge, River Vale, Rutherford, Waldwick, Washington Township, and Woodcliff Lake."

{{Category see also|People from Park Ridge, New Jersey}}

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Park Ridge include:

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• Jedh Colby Barker (1945–1967), United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam WarBuckley, Tom. [https://www.nytimes.com/1967/09/27/archives/1000-rounds-of-enemy-fire-hit-marine-camp-2-killed-and-202-wounded.html "1,000 Rounds of Enemy Fire Hit Marine Camp; 2 Killed and 202 Wounded by Barrage at Conthien Attacks Grow More Severe Despite Allied Bombing"], The New York Times, September 27, 1967. Accessed April 11, 2011. "The Defense Department identified today 43 United States servicemen killed in combat in Vietnam. They included Lance Cpl. Jedh C, Barker, of Park Ridge, N.J.; Lance Cpl. Luts Ortiz-Corredor, of Hoboken, N.J., and Pfc. Benjamin H. Mason Jr., of Piscataway, N.J., all of New Jersey."
• Tom Coughlin (born 1946), former coach of the New York Giants and two-time Super Bowl Champion XLII XLVIRoberts, Jeff. [http://www.bergen.com/othernews/Signed_And_Ready_Park_Ridges_Tom_Coughlin_agrees_to_contract_extension_with_Giants.html "Signed And Ready: Park Ridge's Tom Coughlin agrees to contract extension with Giants"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928024105/http://www.bergen.com/othernews/Signed_And_Ready_Park_Ridges_Tom_Coughlin_agrees_to_contract_extension_with_Giants.html |date=September 28, 2011 }}, The Record, July 27, 2011. Accessed August 26, 2011.
• Brian Cushing (born 1987), former linebacker for the Houston TexansMSNBC via Associated Press, January 2, 2007. Accessed May 3, 2007.
• Karen Duffy (born 1961), model and authorSiegler, Bonnie. [https://archive.today/20120709221154/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0675/is_6_17/ai_61181988 "Lust for Life"], American Fitness, November 1999. Accessed April 11, 2011
• George Washington Foster (1866–1923), pioneering African-American architectStaff. [https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/28/nyregion/by-the-way-historic-house-hunting.html "By the Way; Historic House Hunting"], The New York Times, January 28, 2001. Accessed December 12, 2013. "George Washington Foster Jr. slept here -- here being Park Ridge, in Bergen County, where he lived from 1902 until his death in 1923. Foster was one of this country's first black architects, and he is profiled in The Architecture of Bergen County, New Jersey, by T. Robins Brown and Schuler Warmflash, just published by Rutgers University Press ($35)."
• James Gandolfini (1961–2013), actorCotter, Kelly-Jane. [http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070323/ENT/70322009/1031 "The Importance Of Being James Gandolfini"], Asbury Park Press, March 23, 2007. Accessed May 3, 2007.
• Raymond Gilmartin (born 1941), professor at Harvard Business School; member of the board of directors at Microsoft and General Mills; President and CEO of Merck & Co., 1994–2005 [https://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/02/fashion/weddings/02GILM.html "Weddings/Celebrations; Beth Gilmartin, Michael Neumann"], The New York Times, May 2, 2004. Accessed September 16, 2015. "She is a daughter of Gladys and Raymond Gilmartin of Park Ridge, N.J. Her father is the chairman and chief executive of Merck & Company, the pharmaceuticals company in Whitehouse Station, N.J."[http://muse.union.edu/newsarchives/2004/08/09/raymond-v-gilmartin-man-with-a-global-vision/ "Raymond V. Gilmartin: Man with a global vision"], Union College, August 9, 2004. Accessed September 16, 2015. "Home: Park Ridge, N.J."
• Bill Griffeth (born 1956), financial journalist with CNBC since 1991Rohan, Virginia. [http://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/cnbc-s-bill-griffeth-on-how-a-dna-test-complicated-his-life-1.1674747 "CNBC's Bill Griffeth on how a DNA test 'complicated' his life"], The Record, October 10, 2016. Accessed October 19, 2016. "In 1992, Bill — who settled with Cindy (a fellow Los Angeles native) in Park Ridge, where they raised their son Chad, now 27, and daughter Carlee, 25."
• Kevin Herget (born 1991), professional baseball pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays[https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=herget000kev Kevin Herget], Baseball-Reference.com. Accessed August 21, 2022. "Born: April 3, 1991 (Age: 31-140d) in Teaneck, NJ... High School: Park Ridge HS (Park Ridge, NJ)"
• Augie Hoffmann (born 1981), football player, guard signed by the New Orleans Saints[https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/6342/augie-hoffmann Augie Hoffmann], ESPN. Accessed May 6, 2009. and Rutgers Scarlet Knights football coach.
• Stewart Krentzman (born 1951), business executive{{citation needed|date=October 2016}}
• Ariel Nicholson (born 2001), model and LGBT rights activist[https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/ariel-nicholson "Ariel Nicholson"], Business of Fashion. Accessed December 17, 2020. "Born 2001... Nicholson volunteers with Gender & Family Project, which aims to support transgender youth and families. She lives with her family in Park Ridge, New Jersey, and hopes to study Sociology or Political Science at university."
• Pat Nixon (1912–1993), former First Lady, wife of Richard Nixon
• Richard Nixon (1913–1994), 37th President of the United StatesBarron, James. [https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/25/nyregion/transplant-from-park-ridge-a-roomful-of-richard-nixon.html "Transplant From Park Ridge: A Roomful of Richard Nixon"], The New York Times, June 25, 1995. Accessed April 11, 2011. "After vacating the Oval Office in disgrace, and after leaving his Saddle River home in favor of a town-house condominium in Park Ridge, former President Richard M. Nixon had an inner sanctum with a good Republican cloth chair -- two of them, in fact."
• Tomas J. Padilla, former member of the Bergen County Board of Chosen FreeholdersHarrington, Shannon D. [https://web.archive.org/web/20140610085225/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-68792700.html "Padilla likely to become freeholder"], The Record, October 17, 2002. Accessed December 12, 2013. "'I think I would bring diversity to the board, and that would be a good thing,' said Padilla, a Park Ridge resident who is president of the Bergen County Latino-American Democratic Association."
• Tom Papa (born 1968), comedian, actor, writer and television/radio hostRohan, Virginia. [http://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/tv/business-booms-for-comic-game-show-host-1.1361533?page=all "Bergen County native Tom Papa has a new game show"], The Record, June 24, 2015. Accessed June 24, 2015. "'We're just creating that in a playful way, but it actually creates very real stakes and real tension,' says Papa, who grew up in Park Ridge and Woodcliff Lake, on the phone with his hometown paper a few hours after the teleconference."
• The Roches (Maggie, Terre, and Suzzy), singer-songwriters and recording artistsCocks, Jay. [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930102228/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,920324,00.html "Valentines from the Danger Zone'], Time, May 7, 1979. Accessed June 28, 2007.
• Larry Rosen (1940–2015), entrepreneur, musician and recording engineer; best known for his work as a modern jazz producer and label ownerPugliese, Nicholas; and Ensslin, John C. [http://www.northjersey.com/news/jazz-producer-larry-rosen-of-park-ridge-co-founder-of-grp-label-dies-1.1429497 "Innovative jazz producer Larry Rosen of Park Ridge dies at 75"], The Record, October 9, 2015, updated October 11, 2015. Accessed October 12, 2015. "Mr. Rosen, a Bronx native who grew up in Dumont, died surrounded by his family in his home in Park Ridge, his publicist, Sheryl Feuerstein, said."
• Stephanie Ruhle (born 1975), MSNBC Live anchor and former editor-at-large for Bloomberg NewsSpelling, Ian. [http://www.bergen.com/people-and-parties/neighbors/person-to-person-park-ridge-native-stephanie-ruhle-is-business-minded-1.788127 "Person-To-Person: Park Ridge native Stephanie Ruhle is Business Minded"], Bergen.com, May 11, 2012. Accessed September 16, 2015.
• Travis Stever (born 1978), lead guitarist of Coheed and CambriaWatry, Greg. [http://www.kwwl.com/story/27486913/davenport-cabinet-plays-rock-from-the-heart "Davenport Cabinet plays rock from the heart"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125050349/http://www.kwwl.com/story/27486913/davenport-cabinet-plays-rock-from-the-heart |date=2015-11-25 }}, KWWL, November 26, 2014. Accessed November 24, 2015. "Stever's parents eventually split, and he spent his youth between Park Ridge and Nyack, N.Y."
• Dyanne Thorne (1936–2020), actress, stage performer and vocalist known for her stage work in Las Vegas and as the lead actress in the Ilsa film franchise which began with Ilsa, She Wolf of the SSGenzlinger, Neil. [https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/movies/dyanne-thorne-dead.html "Dyanne Thorne, 83, Star of Scandalous ‘Ilsa’ Films, Is Dead; She was a sadistic Nazi doctor in “Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS,” a 1975 sexploitation movie that has achieved cult status, then returned in several sequels."], The New York Times, February 13, 2020. Accessed February 15, 2020. "She was born Dorothy Ann Seib on Oct. 14, 1936, in Park Ridge, N.J., to Henry and Dorothy (Conklin) Seib."
• Matt Turner (born 1994), soccer goalkeeper for Crystal Palace F.C., who has represented the United States national team [https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/soccer/2016/03/05/soccer-former-st-joseph-star-matt-turner-signs-with-mls-team/94532368/ "Soccer: Former St. Joseph star Matt Turner signs with MLS team"], The Record, March 5, 2016. Accessed March 24, 2025. "Matt Turner of Park Ridge, a former St. Joseph standout goalkeeper, has signed with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer."

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• Park Ridge was the filming site for the Nick GAS (Nickelodeon Games and Sports) segment, "Heroes of the Game". Locations included West Ridge Elementary School and Colony Field.{{citation needed|date=June 2016}}

• Each Memorial Day, the Tri-Boro area consisting of Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, and Montvale participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade. [http://www.northjersey.com/community-news/community-events-and-announcements/tri-boro-memorial-day-parade-set-for-may-27-1.623296 "Tri-Boro Memorial Day parade set for May 27"], Pascack Valley Community Life, May 23, 2013. Accessed September 16, 2015. The Park Ridge High School Marching Band participates in the parade and hand out candies as well.
• Each October, Park Ridge holds its own Ragamuffin parade. Children who are 12 and younger dress up in costumes while walking down from Depot Square on Park Avenue to Davies Field. Following the parade, there is a costume contest. The event also features games and music. [http://www.northjersey.com/community-news/community-events-and-announcements/ragamuffin-parade-on-oct-25-is-to-all-1.1110317 "Ragamuffin Parade on Oct. 25 is to all"], Pascack Valley Community Life, October 16, 2014. Accessed September 16, 2015.
• Park Ridge has an annual holiday tree lighting in December, with musical performances by the Park Ridge High School choir and marching band. The event also has free refreshments, like popcorn and hot chocolate. [http://www.northjersey.com/community-news/park-ridge-holiday-tree-lighting-is-dec-9-1.1145826 "Park Ridge Holiday Tree Lighting is Dec. 9"], Pascack Valley Community Life, December 4, 2014. Accessed September 16, 2015.

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• Municipal Incorporations of the State of New Jersey (according to Counties) prepared by the Division of Local Government, Department of the Treasury (New Jersey); December 1, 1958.
• Clayton, W. Woodford; and Nelson, William. [https://archive.org/details/historyofbergen00clay History of Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey, with Biographical Sketches of Many of its Pioneers and Prominent Men.], Philadelphia: Everts and Peck, 1882.
• Harvey, Cornelius Burnham (ed.), [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalhist00harv Genealogical History of Hudson and Bergen Counties, New Jersey.] New York: New Jersey Genealogical Publishing Co., 1900.
• Van Valen, James M. [https://archive.org/details/historybergenco00valegoog History of Bergen County, New Jersey.] New York: New Jersey Publishing and Engraving Co., 1900.
• Westervelt, Frances A. (Frances Augusta), 1858–1942, [https://books.google.com/books?id=As8wAQAAMAAJ History of Bergen County, New Jersey, 1630–1923], Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1923.

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• [http://parkridgeboro.com/ Park Ridge Borough website]
• [https://www.parkridge.k12.nj.us/ Park Ridge Public Schools] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171120222346/http://www.parkridge.k12.nj.us/ |date=November 20, 2017 }}
• {{NJReportCard|03|3940|0|Park Ridge Public Schools}}
• [https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3412450 School Data for the Park Ridge Public Schools], National Center for Education Statistics
• [http://www.PascackChamber.org/ Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce website]
• [http://www.pascackhistoricalsociety.com Pascack Historical Society] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723053416/http://www.pascackhistoricalsociety.com/ |date=July 23, 2011 }}
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20090930033216/http://www.iloveparkridge.com/ Park Ridge Community Website]
• [http://wikimapia.org/16207522/Ridgemont-Shopping-Center Ridgemont Shopping Center]

{{Geographic Location

| Centre = Park Ridge

| North = Montvale

| East = River Vale
Old Tappan

| South = Woodcliff Lake
Hillsdale

| West = Montvale
Saddle River

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