{"id":236331,"date":"2026-04-02T21:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T01:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/?p=236331"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:39:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T16:39:43","slug":"best-gardens-bergen-county-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-gardens-bergen-county-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Gardens to Visit in Bergen County"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">nature<\/div><p>The best memories are made during the first spring outing after a harsh winter. The Garden State is, fittingly, home to some great spots for nature lovers, from restored wetlands teeming with wildlife to sustainable community gardens. Bergen County is particularly rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/bergen-county-nj-florists-flower-shops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">parks, arboretums, and gardens<\/a>, and it&#8217;s thanks to all the locals with green thumbs. We\u2019ve compiled a list of gardens in Bergen County that are perfect for your spring bucket list. <strong>Read on for a list of 11 gardens to visit in Bergen County.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-236372\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-800x533.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/03\/fi-gardens-bg-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bogotaonline.org\/community-garden\">Bogota Community Garden<\/a> | 246 River Road, Bogota<\/h3>\n<p>The Bogota Community Garden was established in 2016 and is a great spot for the community to hone their gardening skills. The garden provides plots for rent, $50 each or a maximum of two for $75. The garden is maintained using organic growing practices and offers rain barrels and a compost bin for sustainability. Benches allow for relaxation and enjoyment of the garden.<\/p>\n<h3>Davies Arboretum &amp; Wildlife Preserve | 35 Anderson Avenue, Demarest<\/h3>\n<p>Davies Arboretum &amp; Wildlife Preserve, established in 1977, spans 18 acres in the heart of Demarest and is free to visit. Nature paths and gardens with a variety of flowers, plants, and trees occupy the preserve. A main attraction is the holly grove, which gives the gardens color in winter. There are pergolas and benches scattered throughout, which are great for <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-bookstores-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reading<\/a> or birdwatching.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenaflynj.gov\/facilities\/facility\/details\/davisjohnsonparkgardens-10\">Davis Johnson Park + Gardens<\/a> | 137 Engle Street, Tenafly<\/h3>\n<p>Davis Johnson Park &amp; Gardens in Tenafly, established in the 1960\u2019s, is open 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily with free admission. The park spans seven acres, is abundant in gardens and paths, and includes the popular redesigned rose garden, a gazebo, a greenhouse, and a patio guarded by lion statues. The park is dog-friendly and may be reserved for wedding photos and ceremonies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/walking-trails-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Places to Go For a Walk in Bergen County<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/fotst.org\/\">Dumont Shade Tree Arboretum<\/a> | West Shore Avenue, Dumont<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7IaRIPrxxQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7IaRIPrxxQ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Dumont Shade Tree Commission (@dumontshadetree)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dumont Shade Tree Arboretum, established on Arbor Day in 2009, is maintained by the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/kellys-k9s-tails-of-courage-organization-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit<\/a> charity organization Friends of the Shade Tree. It is home to over 11 garden beds and a variety of butterfly and wildlife-friendly plants. The community comes together to enjoy the arboretum&#8217;s gazebo and \u201cTake a Book, Leave a Book\u201d display.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenclubofteaneck.org\/\">Garden Club of Teaneck<\/a> | 300 Lindbergh Boulevard, Teaneck<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOyu-gMCWaV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOyu-gMCWaV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Garden club of Teaneck New Jersey (@teaneckgardenclub)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Garden Club of Teaneck maintains a community greenhouse, open to volunteers, that donates its fresh produce to food pantries. The greenhouse also hosts several gardening and civic programs, particularly for students. The Garden Club of Teaneck also established the Grace B. Kriegel Memorial Herb Garden, located between Teaneck Road and the back of the library.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bergencountynj.gov\/bergen-county-department-of-parks\/j-a-mcfaul-environmental-center\/\">J. A. McFaul Environmental Center<\/a> | 150 Crescent Avenue, Wyckoff<\/h3>\n<p>J. A. McFaul Environmental Center in Wyckoff, established in 1967, is open 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 5:15 PM on weekends + holidays. It is an 81-acre wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve, including a pond, nature <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-parks-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trails<\/a>, gardens, and picnic sites. The environmental center often hosts events and&nbsp;has built educational science exhibits throughout the park. There are public restrooms available to visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rutherfordboronj.com\/green-team-pages\/355-community-gardens\">Rutherford Community Garden Park<\/a> | 280 West Erie Avenue, Rutherford<\/h3>\n<p>The Rutherford Community Garden Park, established in 2010, offers garden plot rentals for $30. The park has been created and maintained using sustainable recycling and water management practices. Paths lined with flowers, plants, and trees weave through the park. It offers 15 planting areas (including senior and handicap accessible) and a compost pile, green roof, rain garden, tree nursery, community shed, and two learning areas.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teaneckcreek.org\/\">Teaneck Creek Conservancy<\/a> | 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck<\/h3>\n<p>Teaneck Creek Conservancy, established in 2001, is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with free parking and admission. The park spans 46 acres of restored wetland and includes 1.3 miles of nature trails, ecological art exhibits, and an \u201coutdoor classroom.\u201d It also hosts nature-focused education and volunteering events. The park is dog-friendly, though they must be leashed, and there are no public restrooms, so plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyckoffnj.gov\/recreation-parks\/pages\/passive-recreation\">The Gardens of Wyckoff<\/a> | 150 Crescent Avenue, Wyckoff<\/h3>\n<p>The Gardens of Wyckoff, established around 1994, is open 8:00 AM to 6:15 PM daily in spring and <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/festivals-carnivals-fairs-new-jersey-summer-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">summer<\/a>, with free admission. Spanning 12.8 acres, the park includes nature walkways, gardens, a pond, a brook, and a variety of flowers, plants, and trees. It also includes a patio with a pergola and benches, perfect for reading or taking photos.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thielkearboretum.org\/\">Thielke Arboretum<\/a> | 460 Doremus Avenue, Glen Rock<\/h3>\n<p>Thielke Arboretum in Glen Rock, established in 1954, is open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily with free admission. The arboretum spans a 16-acre oasis and is home to over 250 species of trees and woody plants. Throughout the arboretum are nature trails, a pond, a stream, picnic tables, an antique gazebo, a playground, and educational displays. Many beneficial insects, butterflies, birds, turtles, and more can be found in the park. The arboretum also hosts nature-focused and kid-friendly events. It is dog-friendly and offers public restrooms.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/wclnj.com\/government\/news\/925-woodcliff-lake-community-garden-volunteers-plots-available\">Woodcliff Lake Community Garden<\/a> | 63 Werimus Road, Woodcliff Lake<\/h3>\n<p>Woodcliff Lake Community Garden, open to volunteers and gardeners of all experience levels, offers 10 garden boxes for rent. In the garden are lots of newly planted saplings, as well as picnic tables for <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/local-self-care-spots-bergen-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relaxing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/iconic-new-jersey-film-locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20+ Iconic Movie Locations to Visit in New Jersey<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Follow @thebergencountygirl on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebergencountygirl\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a> for the latest Bergen County updates, <a href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.myflodesk.com\/uu0mgpgtm0\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our email list here<\/span><\/a> that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/events\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 30+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thebergencountygirl.com\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stories<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>natureThe best memories are made during the first spring outing after a harsh winter. 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