Palisades Park New Jersey Map

About Palisades Park, New Jersey

Palisades Park is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 20,290. The population density is 6292.6 people per km². Palisades Park is located at 40.8482°N, 73.9976°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Palisades Park rises from the western bank of the Hudson River, a verdant testament to the dramatic geological forces that shaped this region. It lies 1.5 miles west of Fort Lee, NJ (from Fort Lee, NJ: bearing 262°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north of New York. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, with steep, wooded cliffs plunging towards the water, their rocky faces softened by the persistent green of deciduous trees. Below the imposing Palisades, the river flows with a steady, purposeful current, reflecting the ever-changing sky. The air, particularly after a spring rain, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and pine needles, while the distant hum of the city across the water serves as a constant reminder of human proximity, even amidst this natural grandeur. This stretch of the Hudson has long been a vital artery, its shores witnessing centuries of passage and settlement. The very name, Palisades Park, evokes the striking rock formations that were once quarried for building materials, a history etched into the scarred cliffs and the foundations of older structures. For generations, the local economy has been a blend of commerce and commuter life, with many residents finding employment in the bustling metropolises to the east, their return journeys often punctuated by the breathtaking twilight spectacle of the setting sun casting a warm, ethereal glow over the river and the eponymous parklands. The community, while maintaining a strong connection to its natural surroundings, also possesses a quiet resilience, a characteristic born from living in the shadow of both immense natural beauty and the relentless march of progress.

About This Palisades Park Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Palisades Park, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Palisades Park and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Palisades Park includes the ZIP code (07650), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Palisades Park Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Palisades Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.