Winter Wonderland Returns To Bergen County Bigger And Better

PARAMUS, NJ — The family-friendly Winter Wonderland is back at Van Saun County Park.

The three-and-a-half acre wonderland will feature giant tinsel candy canes framing the entrance, giving people the impression they've been transported to the North Pole.

There will be a massive Christmas tree and 70 trees, one for each Bergen County municipality, each of which can be decorated by residents from those towns. Each tree will be donated to each town.

The main ice rink will be more than twice the size of the one featured during last year's Winter Wonderland. There will be an ice rink just for kids who have never ice skated before.

There will be a carousel and train ride and kid-friendly activities and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

“Bergen County's Winter Wonderland is northern New Jersey's premier winter attraction featuring two open air rinks, hospitality tent, indoor/outdoor beer garden, unlimited carousel rides, zoo events, some of the most popular food trucks in the state, and the Bergen County Express Train Ride,” said County Executive James Tedesco. “Children will enjoy visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, movies in Santa’s North Pole pavilion, face painting, games, and other activities.”

Attendance is expected to increase this year compared to last year. Tickets are limited. To purchase tickets or for a complete schedule, click here.

There will be a special tree lighting Nov. 25.

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Photo: A photo from last year's Winter Wonderland./Courtesy of Bergen County