Waldwick residents enjoy some of the best public schools in Bergen County. All of the schools share the common belief that the school exists for the benefit of each student regardless of his or her capacity for learning, that each student has a unique set of needs, and that it is the school’s goal to help students develop intellectually, socially and emotionally. Schools challenge their students in and out of the classroom. Advanced Placement classes, academic teams, clubs and sports programs are all available for interested students.

There is no shortage of recreational opportunities in the town of Waldwick. Soccer and baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts and parks are scattered throughout. The McFaul Environmental Center offers nature programs, native woodlands, flower gardens and a waterfowl pond. Additionally, there are walking paths for walkers and joggers.

Five public golf courses and 11 country clubs are located within 20 miles of Waldwick. Children will love Bergen County’s Van Saun Park and its large zoo. Winter sports enthusiasts can hit the slopes at the Campshaw Ski Center. Residents of Waldwick also enjoy annual events such as the Memorial Day Parade, a spectacular Labor Day fireworks display and the Environmental Commission’s Fishing Derby at Zabriskie Pond.