Explore Park Ridge, New Jersey, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Park Ridge, New Jersey. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of New Jersey or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Park Ridge.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Park Ridge |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 41.037597 |
| Longitude | -74.040696 |
| Population | 8,883 |
| Density | 1315.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 07656 |
| Area Code | 201, 551 |
| County Seat | Hackensack |
| School District | Park Ridge Borough School District |
Park Ridge exhibits a distinct character defined by the winding passage of Mill Brook, which serves as a quiet artery through the local landscape. It lies 2.4 miles north of Hillsdale, NJ (from Hillsdale, NJ: bearing 0°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southeast of Ramapo. The terrain transitions from the gentle slopes of the Saddle River Valley toward the higher ground of Andre Hill, offering a varied topography that feels both intimate and expansive. Residents often catch glimpses of the distant terrain, while the proximity to Lake Tappan provides a reliable, shimmering presence in the local environment. Even when the air turns cool and heavy, the landscape maintains a steady, grounded composure that speaks to its northern geography. Though the coastline remains seventeen miles distant, the influence of the wider region creates an atmosphere where the salt-tinged breeze feels like a faint, persistent memory.
Park Ridge evolved from its early agricultural foundations into a space defined by the deliberate pace of suburban development and industrious local enterprise. The economy has historically transitioned from the harvest of the fields to a diverse collection of professional services and small-scale manufacturing that sustain the daily life of the residents. Commuters often head toward the transit lines, yet the local business district remains a focal point where the mechanics of trade continue in a rhythm as reliable as the turning seasons. The legacy of the past is not merely preserved in archives but is lived in the ongoing refinement of commercial and residential zones that adapt to modern needs without losing their original footprint. This synthesis of work and domesticity defines the area, ensuring that the local industry remains tethered to the fundamental requirements of those who live and labor here.
Park Ridge nurtures a cultural identity that balances a quiet, contemplative suburban stillness with a vibrant commitment to public spaces like Memorial Park Davies Field. This park serves as the primary gathering ground for seasonal events and local recreation, providing a common surface where the community meets under the shifting light of the afternoon. Notable individuals such as the actor James Gandolfini once walked these streets, their presence leaving a subtle mark on the collective memory of the neighborhood. The atmosphere is frequently marked by a sense of neighborly focus, where the routine of life is punctuated by the changing colors of the trees and the quiet, steady flow of local activity. Visitors looking for a broader path might venture toward the Shore Trail to experience the regional landscape, yet they often find that the most profound sense of place exists right here in the everyday interactions of the residents.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Park Ridge, New Jersey. Coordinates: 41.037597, -74.040696. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Park Ridge includes the ZIP code (07656), telephone area code (201, 551), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Park Ridge Borough School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |