MAHWAH, N.J. – Bergen County's Parks Department released a schedule last week for the opening of Darlington County Park, a series of swimming lakes that open to the public for a fee.
Bergen County residents are entitled to a lower fee than those in other areas.
Officials said that beginning on Memorial Day Weekend — Saturday, May 24 at 10 a.m. — the Lakes at Darlington County Park will reopen for swimming.
Additionally, the upper lake, featuring the Wibit Splash Zone water obstacle course, will welcome all residents over 39 inches tall for an extra fee, they said.
“After record-breaking attendance last year, Darlington County Park has truly established itself as Bergen County’s summertime gem,” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco. “We are excited to welcome residents and visitors alike back to Darlington for the season to enjoy its 124 acres, swimming lakes, and our most popular attraction, the Wibit Splash Zone. I encourage everyone to take advantage of all the affordable, family-friendly fun.”
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The swimming lakes at Darlington County Park will only be open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sunday, June 22. The lake will then be open daily starting Monday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day, Sept. 1.
This season, Darlington County Park and the Wibit Splash Zone at Darlington Lake will accept cash payments as well as all major credit cards.
There are separate fees for weekends and weekdays, adults (18-61), children, seniors (over 61), and for the Splash Zone for Bergen County residents and non-residents.
On weekdays, the starting rates for adults are $10 for in-county, $8 for kids, and $3 for seniors. Rates are higher on weekends, for outside the county, and for the splash park.
Darlington County Park is comprised of 178 acres at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in Mahwah.
The park features three lakes, white sand beaches, a wooded picnic area, open lawns, tennis and handball courts, and a bird and wildlife observation area.
The Bergen County Parks System has other features open to the public on nearly 10,000 acres, including a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center, and nine historic sites.
Get all the details of the lakes, fees, and other amenities here.