Woodland Park Police Department

11/05/2025

🚨 Public Safety Announcement 🚨

Please be advised of an active water main break on Mount Pleasant Avenue, near Virbickas Drive and Bartch Avenue.
DPW crews have been working overnight and still working to repair the issue.

🚧 Traffic Detours in Effect:

➡️ If traveling north on Mount Pleasant Avenue:

Detour up Overmount Avenue

Make a left onto Hobart Avenue

Continue down Rose Place to return to Mount Pleasant Avenue

⬅️ If traveling south on Mount Pleasant Avenue:

You will be diverted up Haverhill Avenue or Meriline Avenue

Make a right onto Overmount Avenue

Follow Overmount back to Mount Pleasant Avenue

Please use caution, follow detour signs, and allow extra travel time.

Thank you for your patience as crews work to resolve the issue and ensure public safety.
Stay safe and drive carefully!

10/24/2025

***CONSTRUCTION ALERT***

THERE WILL BE A "CULVERT REPLACEMENT" ON LOWER NOTCH ROAD

(Between Lackawanna Avenue and Colonial Drive)

Construction operations will Start Monday, October 27th and the

estimated completion will be April 2026.

Alternating traffic and/or detours will be maintained.

***Please plan you routes according, as delays are expected in that area***

All travelers in this area must remain alert to construction equipment and watch carefully for the safety of construction workers.

10/15/2025

Good Morning, the Woodland Park DPW will be flushing fire hydrants beginning tomorrow, October 16th, between the hours of 7am and 3pm, for the next month, until completion. Please keep in mind that your water may become discolored after the hydrant flushing. If this happens, run your cold water tap for a few minutes until the water clears. If the water doesn't clear the first time, wait a few minutes to ensure that the flushing has been completed and then run the water again. ***PLEASE AVOID WASHING CLOTHING UNTIL THE WATER CLEARS*** Thank you!

09/26/2025

🚧 Borough of Woodland Park – Road Work Notification 🚧

Good Afternoon, please see the following for an important message regarding upcoming construction:

Starting Monday, September 29th, and continuing for approximately three weeks, there will be construction and road work for a water main replacement on McBride Avenue, in the area of:
Browertown Road
Neeser Lane
Rose Place

🚫 Road Closures:
Neeser Lane (bottom section) and Rose Place (bottom section) will be closed for the duration of the project.

🚗 Open for Traffic:
McBride Avenue and Brophy Lane will remain open for two-way traffic.

🚓 Emergency Access:
“Emergency No Parking” will be in effect on Brophy Lane to ensure clear access for:
First Aid Squad
Police Department
Fire Department

If you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 or call 973-345-8111.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this essential infrastructure work.

09/25/2025

🚨 Community Message – Woodland Park Day 🚨
Hello, Woodland Park! We’re looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday at the Memorial Field Complex for Woodland Park Day! 🎉
For the safety of all attendees, please note:
🚲 Motorized and non-motorized items such as bicycles, scooters, skateboards, motorized bikes, etc. will not be permitted within the event area.
🔒 A designated bike rack will be available in front of Memorial School, where you can securely park your items before entering.
Thank you for helping us keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone! 💙

09/13/2025

🚔 Friendly Reminder from the Woodland Park Police Department 🚔

We’d like to remind our residents to take a quick moment before leaving your vehicle:
✅ Remove wallets, purses, keys, car keys and other valuables
✅ Lock your doors and close all windows

Unfortunately, there are still individuals who may take advantage of an unlocked vehicle. A few extra seconds of precaution can help keep you and your belongings safe.

Thank you for helping us keep Woodland Park a safe community! 💙

09/03/2025

🚨 Attention Woodland Park Residents: Back-to-School Safety 🚨

Tomorrow marks the first day of school, and we ask everyone to stay alert during drop-off and pick-up times around our schools. Here’s what you need to know:

Obey Speed Limits: Speed limits are in place to ensure safety for all. Please stick to the posted limits near schools, especially during school hours.

Watch for Pedestrians: Always be vigilant for children crossing at marked and unmarked crosswalks, especially at intersections.

School Bus Safety: 🚍 Remember, New Jersey law requires drivers to stop at least 25 feet behind a school bus with flashing lights. You must remain stopped until the lights turn off and the stop arm retracts. This law applies even if there's no physical barrier separating lanes.

Expect Traffic Delays: There will likely be heavier traffic than usual, so please plan ahead and allow extra time for your commute.

Parking: Parking will be very limited around schools. Please respect No Parking zones and make sure you're not blocking driveways or crosswalks.

Our top priority is the safety of our children, so let’s all do our part to ensure a smooth and safe school year for everyone.

The Woodland Park Police Department wishes our students, teachers, staff, and families a fantastic and safe school year! 📚🎒

Thank you and stay safe!

08/13/2025

The Passaic County Fair will take place from Thursday, August 14th through Sunday, August 17th at the Garret Mountain Reservation. The times for the fair are 6pm-11pm on Thursday and Friday and 3pm-11pm on Saturday and Sunday. Heavy traffic is expected in the area, so please plan your travels accordingly. Please note that Mountain Avenue will be closed to thru traffic, but will allow the local residents of that area access to their homes. Thank you and have a great weekend!

08/13/2025

The Passaic County Fair will take place from Thursday, August 14th through Sunday, August 17th at the Garret Mountain Reservation. The times for the fair are 6pm-11pm on Thursday and Friday and 3pm-11pm on Saturday and Sunday. Heavy traffic is expected in the area, so please plan your travels accordingly. Please note that Mountain Avenue will be closed to thru traffic, but will allow the local residents of that area access to their homes. Thank you and have a great weekend!

07/26/2025

The Borough of Woodland Park Police Department has been investigating recently received complaints alleging prostitution occurring at local area massage parlors. For the past few months, our agency, in collaboration with the Passaic County’s Sheriff’s Office, investigated these complaints and can now share an update with the public.

On July 23, 2025, Woodland Park Police Department members successfully partnered with members of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Department in an investigation targeting illegal prostitution and it’s promotion.

The Woodland Park Police Department officers that participated in the investigation were Detective/Sergeant Leonard Schaefer, Detective Daniel Schaefer, Officer Marc Bonilla, Officer Alessio Esposito, Officer Lidia Aguilar, and Officer David Garcia. Their coordinated efforts led to three successful raids at massage parlors located in Woodland Park:

• Beauty Medical Center, 281 Browertown Road

• Eastern Cozy Spa,
271 Overmount Avenue

• Sunlight Spa,
1000 McBride Avenue

The operation led to multiple arrests for soliciting prostitution and for the promotion of prostitution, as well as the seizure of $13,653, which is suspected to be proceeds from illegal activities.

The following listed suspects were arrested, charged and released pending court appearance:

- Ling Jiang, 64, of Woodland Park, was arrested at Eastern Cozy Spa, 271 Overmount Avenue. She was charged with promoting prostitution.

- Haili Wang, 39, of Woodland Park, was also arrested at Eastern Cozy Spa, 271 Overmount Avenue and charged with soliciting prostitution.

- Kyung Ja Kim, 63, of Woodland Park, was arrested at Sunlight Spa, 1000 McBride Avenue and charged with soliciting and promoting prostitution.

- Susan Dayana Morales Roa, 35, of Ridgefield Park, was arrested at Beauty Medical Center Spa, 281 Browertown Road and charged with soliciting and promoting prostitution.

Note: All suspects that were arrested and charged with prostitution offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in court.

06/23/2025

🚨 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
Good afternoon, this is the Borough of Woodland Park with a general advisory that on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, weather permitting, the Passaic Valley Water Commission will inspect the 42-inch transmission main along McBride Avenue. This necessary work may cause temporary water discoloration and/or low water pressure. Thank you

06/12/2025

Woodland Park Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 27th due to the expected weather forecast. Thank you!

💛 Woodland Park Day Update!

Hey friends! We’ve been counting down the days to Woodland Park Day and have been blown away by the excitement—this year, we planned more events and activities than ever before, thanks to our incredible sponsors and community support! 🙌

However, Mother Nature has her own plans for this weekend, and with the forecast looking less than festive for both Saturday and Sunday, we’ve made the tough call to reschedule. We want Woodland Park Day to be a celebration to remember, and we refuse to let the weather rain on our parade!

📆Mark your calendars for our NEW date: September 27!🇺🇸

We’re taking this extra time to make the festival even bigger and better. Stay tuned for sneak peeks of what’s in store, and let’s get ready to make Woodland Park Day an unforgettable celebration!

A huge thank you to all our generous sponsors and everyone who’s been part of the planning—your support means the world to us. We can’t wait to party with you all in September! 🎊