Is Woodland Park, NJ safe?

It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Woodland Park neighborhoods we score (average 84/100), 1 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.

What makes up this score?

City average

Neighborhoods scored

1 comfortable to walk

Score mix

Go: 1
Go, stay aware: 0
Caution: 0
No-go after dark: 0

Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Woodland Park

1Woodland Park (NJ)Woodland ParkFormerly known as West Paterson, Woodland Park is a tranquil suburban community nestled between Garret Mountain and the Passaic River. It features…84Go
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Best things to do in Woodland Park

Hike and birdwatch while taking in city views at Garret Mountain Reservation
Visit Lambert Castle and its surrounding historical grounds on the mountain ridge
Relax or fish along the scenic trails at Rifle Camp Park

Getting around Woodland Park

Transit

NJ Transit operates bus routes including the 197 and 704 through the borough connecting to Midtown Manhattan and Paterson; the nearest rail stations are Little Falls and Paterson on the Montclair-Boonton and Main lines, both roughly a 5-to-10-minute drive away.

Biking & trails

There is no municipal bike-share system, but recreational cycling is popular within Garret Mountain Reservation and Rifle Camp Park.

Parking

Parking is readily available throughout the borough with abundant free parking lots at shopping centers and easy, unmetered street parking on residential roads.

All Woodland Park neighborhoods by safety score

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Woodland Park (NJ)Woodland ParkFormerly known as West Paterson, Woodland Park is a tranquil suburban community nestled between Garret Mountain and the Passaic River. It features…84Go
Full safety report Open on the map

Woodland Park safety questions

What is the safest neighborhood in Woodland Park?

Woodland Park (NJ) scores highest at 84/100.

Is Woodland Park safe to walk at night?

In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.

Which Woodland Park areas should visitors be careful in?

No area in our list falls below the yellow band.

How does VibeLoco score Woodland Park neighborhoods?

Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.