The park was developed on land that was formerly used as a major municipal landfill for over a dozen Bergen County communities.
The name 'Overpeck' originates from Jan Overpeck, a 17th-century Dutch settler who owned land along the creek.
It contains a dedicated equestrian area for horse riding, a rarity in densely populated suburban Northern New Jersey.
The park features an outdoor amphitheater used for summer concert series and community performances.
The site includes a complex drainage and containment system to manage environmental remediation from its landfill history.
It hosts an annual Fourth of July fireworks display that attracts thousands of visitors from the surrounding area.
Overpeck County Park is an 805-acre multi-use recreational complex situated in Bergen County, New Jersey. The park is geographically defined by the Overpeck Creek and occupies land reclaimed from former landfills and marshlands. It features an extensive network of walking and cycling trails that traverse both paved and natural terrains. Athletic facilities include professional-grade soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and a dedicated track and field area. The Henry Hoebel Area serves as a primary hub for community activities and gatherings. The park offers significant waterfront access along the Overpeck Creek, which is utilized for non-motorized boating. It serves as a regional venue for large-scale sports tournaments and local outdoor recreation. The topography is predominantly flat, providing expansive views of the surrounding Bergen County landscape.
The pedestrian bridge overlooking the Overpeck Creek at sunset.
Bring portable shade, as the athletic fields and open lawns have limited mature tree canopy coverage.
Use the North and South sections separately, as they are large and not connected by a continuous internal road.
Bring bug spray if you plan to walk the trails near the creek during the summer months.
Attempting to walk between the Henry Hoebel area and the South Ridge area on foot, as they are separated by water and busy arterial roads.
Athletic fields require advance permits for organized team use; stay on marked paths in conservation areas.
