Cliffside Park, New Jersey facts for kids
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Cliffside Park, New Jersey
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Borough
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Trinity Episcopal Church
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| Motto(s):
"On Top of the Palisades"
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Location of Cliffside Park in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Cliffside Park, New Jersey
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 Cliffside Park, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Cliffside Park, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Cliffside Park, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | January 15, 1895 | |
| Named for | "Park by the Cliffs" | |
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| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.48 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0.00% | |
| Area rank | 511th of 565 in state 67th of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 25,693 | |
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25,570 | |
| • Rank | 100th of 565 in state 11th of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 26,875.5/sq mi (10,376.7/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 5th of 565 in state 1st of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07010
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400313570 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885187 | |
Cliffside Park is a town, known as a borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. It's located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. In 2020, about 25,693 people lived here. This was an increase of over 2,000 people since 2010.
Cliffside Park was officially formed on January 15, 1895. It was created from parts of Ridgefield Township. Many new towns were formed in Bergen County around this time. The borough was named "Park by the Cliffs" because of its location.
U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg lived in Cliffside Park until he passed away in 2013. The borough was also home to the famous Palisades Amusement Park. This park operated from 1898 until 1971. It was one of the most popular amusement parks in the country. After it closed, apartment buildings were built where the park used to be.
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Exploring Cliffside Park's Location & Surroundings
Cliffside Park covers about 0.96 square miles (2.48 square kilometers) of land. It sits high up on the Hudson Palisades. These are tall cliffs along the Hudson River.
Two main roads, Anderson Avenue and Palisade Avenue, run through the town from north to south. Palisade Avenue offers amazing views of the Hudson River and the New York City skyline.
Nearby Communities
Some smaller areas within or partly in Cliffside Park include Grantwood and Shadyside. Grantwood is named after Grant's Tomb, which is across the river.
Cliffside Park shares borders with several other towns. These include Edgewater, Fairview, Fort Lee, and Ridgefield in Bergen County. It also borders North Bergen in Hudson County.
Population Changes in Cliffside Park
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 968 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,394 | 250.6% | |
| 1920 | 5,709 | 68.2% | |
| 1930 | 15,267 | 167.4% | |
| 1940 | 16,892 | 10.6% | |
| 1950 | 17,116 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 17,642 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 18,891 | 7.1% | |
| 1980 | 21,464 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 20,393 | −5.0% | |
| 2000 | 23,007 | 12.8% | |
| 2010 | 23,594 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 25,693 | 8.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 25,570 | 8.4% | |
| Population sources: 1900–1920 1900–1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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The population of Cliffside Park has grown a lot over the years. In 1900, less than 1,000 people lived there. By 2020, the population was over 25,000.
Diversity of Residents
In 2010, the town was home to people from many different backgrounds. Most residents were White, but there were also many Asian, Black, and Native American people. A large part of the population was also of Hispanic or Latino background. This mix of cultures makes Cliffside Park a diverse place to live.
Religious Life in Cliffside Park
Many people in Cliffside Park are part of a religious group. Most residents are Roman Catholic. Many attend the Roman Catholic Church of the Epiphany. Other religions practiced in the borough include Jewish, Lutheran, Episcopalian, Methodist, Muslim, Baptist, Pentecostal, and Eastern Orthodox Christian faiths.
Education in Cliffside Park
The Cliffside Park School District provides public education for students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. There are five schools in the district.
Local Schools
- Number 3 School serves students in PreK-4.
- Number 4 School serves students in grades K-5.
- Number 5 School serves students in PreK-4.
- Number 6 School, also known as Cliffside Park Middle School, serves grades 5-8.
- Cliffside Park High School serves students in grades 9-12.
Students from Fairview also attend Cliffside Park High School. This is part of a special agreement between the school districts.
County Technical Schools
Students in Bergen County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and the Bergen Tech campus in Teterboro or Paramus. These schools offer unique programs for students interested in technical fields.
Former Catholic School
For many years, Epiphany School was a Catholic elementary school in Cliffside Park. It opened in 1930. In 2005, it merged with another school in Fort Lee due to changes in the community and fewer students.
Getting Around Cliffside Park
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Cliffside Park has about 24.47 miles of roads. Most of these roads are managed by the town itself.
Main Roads
Palisade Avenue and Anderson Avenue are the main roads that run north and south through Cliffside Park.
Public Transport
NJ Transit offers bus services to and from Cliffside Park. Bus lines 156, 159, and 181 go to Manhattan. The 22 route serves Jersey City. Local bus service is available on routes 751 and 755.
Famous People from Cliffside Park
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Cliffside Park. Here are a few:
- Randi Altschul (born 1960), toy inventor
- Oksana Baiul (born 1977), famous figure skater
- Ed Benguiat (1927–2020), a designer of many well-known fonts
- Betsy Blair (1923–2009), actress
- Nick Borelli (1905–1992), professional football player
- Clinton Calabrese (born 1986), politician
- Gerald Calabrese (1925–2015), former professional basketball player and mayor of Cliffside Park for 50 years
- Rene Paul Chambellan (1893–1955), sculptor
- Joseph Dunninger (1892–1975), a famous mentalist
- Bruce Elia (born 1953), former NFL football player
- Eileen Farrell (1920–2002), opera singer
- Gloria Gaynor (born 1949), singer, known for "I Will Survive"
- Ray Gillen (1959–1993), former member of the band Black Sabbath
- Heidi Groskreutz (born 1981), dancer from So You Think You Can Dance
- Frank Lautenberg (1924–2013), former United States Senator
- Gus Lesnevich (1915–1964), boxer
- Remy Ma (born 1981), Grammy Award-winning rapper
- John Marin (1870–1953), artist known for his watercolors
- Otto Messmer (1892–1983), animator
- Chris Neild (born 1987), NFL player
- Randy Neumann (born 1948), boxing referee and former boxer
- Daphne Oz (born 1986), author and talk show host
- Mehmet Oz (born 1960), heart surgeon and talk show host
- Joe Pantoliano (born 1951), actor
- Julia Scotti, stand-up comedian
- Manny Suárez (born 1993), basketball player for the Chile national team
- Maysoon Zayid (born 1974), actress, comedian, and activist
See also
In Spanish: Cliffside Park para niños
