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​A brief history of Ridgefield Park NJ 

Ridgefield Park is one of only four with a village type of government in New Jersey, though it operates a Walsh Act (city commission) form of government. Of the four New Jersey villages Loch Arbour also uses the commission form of government, while Ridgewood operates under the council-manager form, and the Township of South Orange Village operates under a special charter form with many characteristics of village government.

Ridgefield Park was formed as a village on June 15, 1892, within Ridgefield Township, based on the results of a referendum passed on June 6, 1892. Overpeck Township was formed on March 23, 1897, to be coextensive with Ridgefield Park village, and was created within Ridgefield Township for the purpose of administering a Board of Education. Portions of the village gained in both 1921 and 1926 were taken from Bogota and Teaneck. On May 31, 1938, Overpeck Township became Ridgefield Park Township. The village was named for the area's terrain.

The village's Fourth of July Parade, first established in 1894, is said to be the longest continuously celebrated such event in New Jersey and one of the oldest in the country.The village eliminated its July 4 fireworks in 2009, citing the $50,000 cost in the face of the difficult economy, but committed to retain its parade
Ridgefield Park NJ Restaurants
This newly transformed space offers Manhattan  style dining in Ridgefield  Park, New Jersey. This contemporary restaurant is composed of modern  architectural elements that creates a high end dining experience with a lounge-like atmosphere. The menu maintains a modern sensibility while diverse enough to give guests a chance to experience multiple dishes and flavors throughout their meal. Supplementary additions also include a full oyster bar and wine cellar. 
2018 US Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Home value data includes all types of owner-occupied housing.