Bergen County Breaks Ground On Riverside County Park Amphitheater

NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ — Bergen County officials broke ground today on a new project that aims to add a "focal gathering point" to the southern end of Riverside County Park.

The project will build a new amphitheater and comfort station, which will serve as a key gathering space, provide bathroom facilities, and act as a community performance area. It is also part of a larger effort to revitalize Riverside County Park, officials said.

"Today the County of Bergen broke ground on a new amphitheater and comfort station in Riverside County Park. Between the Boathouse already under construction right up the road, and this project, we are re-envisioning the face of Riverside County Park," said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.

"South Bergen, know that this is only the beginning! Riverside Park’s future is bright and I look forward to cutting this ribbon next year."

The $2.8 million project is funded by grants from the Bergen County Open Space Trust Fund, as well as Bergen County Parks Capital Plan Funding, following recommendations from the Bergen County Parks Master Plan.

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