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Van Saun County Park

📍 Paramus, NY

★4.7(5,485 Google reviews)

Expansive county park combining a mini zoo, playground structures, summer splash pad, ice skating pavilion, off-leash dog park, and abundant picnic areas. Pram-friendly paths connect all sections.

✓ Mini zoo included✓ Dog friendly✓ Year-round activities✓ Well maintained✓ Splash pad✓ Picnic friendly
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★★★★★Featured review by Denisse

I recently visited Van Saun County Park in Paramus and had a wonderful experience. The park offers a variety of amenities that cater to people of all ages. The playground is well-maintained, clean, and offers a wide range of play structures for kids to enjoy. There are swings, slides, climbing structures, and even a splash pad for those hot summer days. The playground is spacious, ensuring that there's plenty of room for children to run around and have fun. There are numerous picnic tables and grilling areas available, making it a perfect spot for a family gathering or a fun day out with friends. The park provides a beautiful backdrop for picnics, with plenty of shade from the surrounding trees and well-manicured lawns where you can spread out your picnic blanket. There is a dedicated dog park within the park where your furry friends can socialize and play off-leash. The dog park is spacious, clean, and well-maintained, providing a safe environment for dogs to run and have a great time. There are separate areas for small and large dogs, ensuring that all dogs can enjoy their time at the park. Overall, Van Saun County Park in Paramus, NJ is a fantastic place to visit. With its great playground, beautiful picnic area, and dog-friendly amenities, it's a perfect destination for families, friends, and pet owners alike. I highly recommend checking it out!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Families with children across a wide age range can fill a full day here without backtracking — zoo, splash pad, playground, and picnic areas occupy different park zones. Dog-owning families gain an off-leash run alongside the family activities. Winter ice skating adds a cold-season draw, and admission applies separately from general park entry.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pack a full picnic spread — grilling stations and shaded tables are plentiful throughout the park
⏰Visit Walden Pond in spring and autumn for the best migratory bird sightings
đŸŽŸī¸The dog park has separate enclosures for small and large breeds
🚗Ice skating operates in a covered pavilion — indoor warmth makes it a reliable winter outing

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

5,485 Google reviews

Well maintained and clean40%
Variety of facilities for all ages30%
Dog-friendly amenities20%
Great for picnics10%
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Denisse

11 months ago

★★★★★

“I recently visited Van Saun County Park in Paramus and had a wonderful experience. The park offers a variety of amenities that cater to people of all ages. The playground is well-maintained, clean, and offers a wide range of play structures for kids to enjoy. There are swings, slides, climbing structures, and even a splash pad for those hot summer days. The playground is spacious, ensuring that there's plenty of room for children to run around and have fun. There are numerous picnic tables and grilling areas available, making it a perfect spot for a family gathering or a fun day out with friends. The park provides a beautiful backdrop for picnics, with plenty of shade from the surrounding trees and well-manicured lawns where you can spread out your picnic blanket. There is a dedicated dog park within the park where your furry friends can socialize and play off-leash. The dog park is spacious, clean, and well-maintained, providing a safe environment for dogs to run and have a great time. There are separate areas for small and large dogs, ensuring that all dogs can enjoy their time at the park. Overall, Van Saun County Park in Paramus, NJ is a fantastic place to visit. With its great playground, beautiful picnic area, and dog-friendly amenities, it's a perfect destination for families, friends, and pet owners alike. I highly recommend checking it out!”

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Zuellie Ponce

10 months ago

★★★★★

“Hands down my favorite walking park to go to year round. Always a delight to go and seeing the range of wildlife. Many birds come through especially near Walden Pond during the year!! Maintenance of the park is very excellent and pleasant to picnic here.”

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Regla Fraga

6 months ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful park with lots of areas to relax, unwind, or have a picnic with family or children. It also has a zoo and a train for kids and adults. Highly recommended!”

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Emilia G

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Dog friendly park. They have a mini zoo there too but only a few animals. Nice and clean park”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Van Saun County Park offers a mini zoo with resident wildlife, a well-maintained playground, seasonal splash pad, and a covered ice skating pavilion with a separate rink section for younger skaters. The dog park splits into separate areas for small and large breeds. Walden Pond attracts migratory birds seasonally, making it a consistent wildlife-watching stop year-round.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday06:30 – 20:30
Tuesday06:30 – 20:30
Wednesday06:30 – 20:30
Thursday06:30 – 20:30
Friday06:30 – 20:30
Saturday06:30 – 20:30
Sunday06:30 – 20:30

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