Allendale, NJ
The small Bergen County borough of Allendale is a tiny place with a lot going on. It was only known to Native Americans until the early 1700s, when settlers built farms and homesteads in the area. Later, the area was part of the Ramapo Tract, a 42,500-acre parcel of land controlled by the East New Jersey Board of Proprietors. The proprietors were mostly an old-world real estate speculation group with many members who never set foot on the American lands they controlled. In 1894, residents of Allendale voted for the establishment of a new borough, which was then formed from parts of Orvil, Ho-ho-kus, and Franklin Townships. A phenomenon that is now known as "Boroughitis" had swept through Bergen County, with twenty-six boroughs being formed there in that year alone.
One of Allendale's attractions is the "Celery Farm," a nature preserve with hundreds of animals living there and many available to interact with. A few examples are turtles, rabbits, deer, and more. There have been over 240 bird species sighted, with over fifty breeding here. There have been sightings of exotic birds, including a bald eagle, on several occasions. You can join the farm as a member of the Fyke Nature Association.
There are plenty of public facilities available for residents of Allendale, one of the most popular being Crestwood Park. It is a massive 71-acre complex that includes a man-made lake with three diving boards, three beaches, and six swimming lanes. A change of clothes and a swimsuit are absolute must-haves. The Park also has a recreational barn, three baseball fields, soccer fields that double as football fields, and tennis courts. Whatever your game is, there's sure to be some competition for you. For a jumping good time, the #1 attraction in Allendale is the Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Get involved in the Ultimate Dodgeball and Sky Slam for a few of your favorite games with a gravity-defying twist. You can have parties here and even reserve a private court for up to ten friends.
Allendale is an excellent place to raise a family, and many young professionals have moved here. In fact, it was ranked the third best place to raise a family in its county by Niche.com. It also came in fourth on the list of Places with the best public schools. Northern Highlands Regional High School, where most resident students attend, came in fourth on the list of best public high schools in the county. Brookside Middle School is known for its students' high test scores and placed in the top twenty schools in the state.
Residents of Allendale are lucky to experience the beauty of their neighborhoods, and the majesty of the animals roaming freely through Celery Farm. Unfortunately, there's a good chance that nuisance pest and wildlife invaders are also roaming free. If you live in Allendale, Bergen County, or the surrounding areas and you've got bug troubles, it's time to get ahold of New Day Pest Control. Contact us today to discuss our services or for an estimate.
