Park Ridge station (NJ Transit)

Park Ridge station

Company type	Commuter railroad stop
Industry	Rail transport
Founded	May 27, 1871 (1871-05-27)
Headquarters	Park Ridge , United States
Products	Passenger rail service

Park Ridge functions as an operational commuter railroad stop situated within the borough of Park Ridge, located in Bergen County, New Jersey. Positioned at the intersection of Park and Hawthorne Avenues, this station serves the Pascack Valley Line, which connects Hoboken Terminal with Spring Valley station in New York. The facility consists of a single low-level side platform divided by Park Avenue (County Route 92) and includes a wooden depot originally constructed by the Hackensack and New York Extension Railroad. Accessibility for individuals with disabilities is not provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Rail operations commenced on May 27, 1871, following the completion of the Hackensack and New York Extension Railroad’s last segment extending from Hillsdale to the connection with the Erie Railroad Piermont Branch at Nanuet. The establishment of a stop at Park Ridge required financial contributions from local inhabitants to facilitate depot construction.

History

Since 1984, the station building has been recognized on both the state and national registers. It is included within the scope of the Operating Passenger Railroad Stations Thematic Resource.

Station layout

This station comprises one track accompanied by a single low-level side platform. Permit parking is available through management by the Borough of Park Ridge, featuring two parking areas with capacities of 100 and 34 spaces respectively.

See also

• List of New Jersey Transit stations
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Bergen County, New Jersey

External links

• Google Maps Street View: Station and Station House from Park Avenue