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Crestwood Park

Crestwood Park

lifeguard.gif Crestwood Park is located on West Crescent Avenue in Allendale. This is a 71 acre Municipal facility that includes a lake, 3 beaches, and a barn pavilion (The Red Barn). The pavilion is available to only Allendale residents or Allendale businesses by permit for group activities. The Park is also the site for various athletic programs, including baseball, softball, football, soccer and lacrosse. Ice skating is available during the winter months. Crestwood's facilities are open to all Allendale residents.

Crestwood Lake re-opens on Saturday, May 23, 2009. You must have proof of residency, which may include the following:

* a current water bill
* any current bill that has your name and address
* a driver's license

If you are sponsoring an out of town guest, they must be with you when they register. In order to be a sponsor you must be a resident of Allendale and a member of the Lake.

For residents living in Ho-Ho-Kus, Saddle River and Upper Saddle River may join Crestwood Lake without being sponsored by an Allendale resident. If you are interested in joining the lake you may print out the application below and bring it into Borough Hall. Please show your driver's license as proof of residency. If you have any questions about joining the lake please call the Borough Hall at (201) 818-4400 ext 200 or ext. 201.

Crestwood Swim Club Application

Applications will be accepted beginning April 13, 2009. For an application please click on the link below. Early bird rates will be available through May 8, 2009.


Crestwood Swim Club Application



There is no charge for children under the age of two.

2009 Crestwood Lake Membership Rates

Early Bird Resident
Lake Fee
First Family Member$145
Two Family Members$190
Three Family Members$210
Four Family Members$230
Five Family Members$250
Six Family Members$260
Seven Family Members$270
Maximum Family$310
Senior Citizen$50 each
House Guest$150 each
Teen Membership (14 to 19)$100
Family Trial 2 wk. Membership$125


Regular Season Resident
Lake Fee
First Family Member$175
Two Family Members$230
Three Family Members$255
Four Family Members$280
Five Family Members$305
Six Family Members$330
Seven Family Members$355
Maximum Family$380
Senior Citizen$50 each
House Guest$150 each
Teen Membership (14 to 19)$100
Family Trial 2 wk. Membership$125


Early Bird Non-Resident
Lake Fee
First Family Member$225
Two Family Members$280
Three Family Members$310
Four Family Members$340
Five Family Members$370
Six Family Members$400
Seven Family Members$400
Maximum Family$400
Senior Citizen$50 each
House GuestN/A
Teen Membership (14 to 19)N/A
Family Trial 2 wk. MembershipN/A


Regular Season Non-Resident
Lake Fee
One Family Member$325
Two Family Members$400
Three Family Members$450
Four Family Members$500
Five Family Members$500
Six Family Members$500
Seven Family Members$500
Maximum Family$500
Senior Citizen$50 each
House GuestN/A
Teen Membership (14 to 19)N/A
Family Trial 2 wk. MembershipN/A


2009 Calendar and Hours


Early SeasonMay 23 through June 28
Weekdays1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Regular SeasonJune 29 through August 14
Weekdays (June 29-July 3)11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekdays (July 6 - July 31)11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekdays (August 3 - August 14)11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Late SeasonAugust 15 through September 7
Weekdays11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Registration for Swim Lessons

Children ages five and up may register for swimming lessons at the main office of Crestwood Lake on Saturday, June 13th. Non-residents may register on Sunday, June 14th. Registration is limited to one session per child and children will be placed in groups according to their ability.

Session one will run from July 6th through July 17th. Session two will run from July 20th through July 31st. The price for swimming lessons is $40 per child. Payment must be made at the time of sign-up. If you are planning to pay by check, make your check payable to the Borough of Allendale. There will be no refunds given.

Crestwood Cruisers Swim Team Registration

The Crestwood Lake Swim Team is open to all Allendale boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Children do not have to be good swimmers to join the team, but they must be able to swim 25 yards in deep water. A deep water test will be given to all new swimmers during the first week of practice. Practice will begin after school at Crestwood Lake on Tuesday, May 26th. Practice will change to morning hours once school is over.

Members of the swim team must also be members of the Lake. Swim team members who are age thirteen and under must join the lake with a parent.

The deadline for registration is May 1st and no registration forms will be accepted after the deadline. Registration forms are available at the Borough Hall and Lee Memorial Library and should me mailed to the Crestwood Swim Team c/o Sandi Merli, 26 Ada Place, Allendale, 07401. If you have any questions regarding the swim team, please call Linda Chrycy at (201) 236-2481.

Dates For Swim Club Badges

The following schedule has been set up for photographs for Crestwood badges. You should use your present badge if it has spaces to adhere this year's membership sticker. If your badge is filled, you may have a picture taken for a new badge on the following dates:

Saturday, May 9th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon; Thursday, May 14th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.;and Monday through Friday beginning May 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Picture badges must be presented at the gate upon entering and should be worn at all times at the Lake. All members must have a picture badge that has been issued from Borough Hall. In the event of a lost badge, a replacement will need to be obtained. There is a five dollar charge for that service.