Darlington County Park lakes, splash zone to reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend

Kristie Cattafi, NorthJersey.com
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MAHWAH — The Lakes at Darlington County Park will reopen for swimming and other activities for Memorial Day weekend.

The lake and upper lake will open on May 25 at 10 a.m. along with the Wibit Splash Zone water obstacle course at the upper lake.

The water obstacle course is for all residents above 39 inches tall and is an additional fee.

The swimming lakes at Darlington County Park will only be open on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through June 30. The lake will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day, Sept. 2.

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County Executive Jim Tedesco said there's no place better in Bergen County for the entire family to "beat the heat this summer" than the Lakes at Darlington.

Darlington County Park is 178 acres with three lakes and white sand beaches at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in Mahwah. The park also has a wooded picnic area, open lawns, tennis and handball courts and a bird and wildlife observation.

“Darlington Lake is a true jewel of the Bergen County Parks System. Here at the County, we are happy to be able to offer a great way to have fun, stay active and cool down,” Bergen County Commissioner Steve Tanelli said. “We prioritize and invest a lot of focus into our parks, and it is rewarding to have such a great place for our residents to utilize all summer long.”

The obstacle course splash pad at the upper lake at Darlington County Park in Mahwah, NJ on Tuesday July 11, 2023.
The obstacle course splash pad at the upper lake at Darlington County Park in Mahwah, NJ on Tuesday July 11, 2023.

This season, Darlington County Park and the Wibit Splash Zone at Darlington Lake will accept cash payments as well as all major credit cards.

Admission pricing for Darlington County Park

  • $10 – Bergen County residents (ages 18-61)

  • $6 – Children (ages 5-17)

  • $15 – Out-of-county adults (ages 18-61)

  • $6 – Out-of-county senior citizens (ages 62 and up)

  • $2 – Bergen County senior citizens (ages 62 and up)

Wibit Splash Zone pricing is listed as follows:

  • $10 ­– Regular single session (in-county)

  • $15 – Regular single session (out of county)

  • $5 – Kiddie single session (39 to 48 inches tall) (in-county)

  • $7 – Kiddie singles session (39 to 48 inches tall) (out of county)

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Bergen County lakes, splash zone reopen for Memorial Day weekend