Editing Rochelle Park, New Jersey (section)

==Places of interest==
The [[Cornelius Demarest House]] was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1983, having been constructed between 1824 by 1826 by Samuel C. Demarest for his son.<ref>[http://lcweb2.loc.gov/pnp/habshaer/nj/nj0200/nj0269/data/nj0269data.pdf Samuel C. Demarest House], [[Historic American Buildings Survey]]. Accessed December 16, 2013.</ref>

The Captain William Tyson House, which was constructed by a wealthy 19th century ship owner from New York City, is a historic home constructed in the mid-1860s and stands as one of the few remaining uses of the late-19th century [[Italianate architecture|Italianate architectural style]] in Bergen County. One of Rochelle Park's oldest remaining structures, it was acquired by the township in 2015 for $600,000. Groups of residents have opposed the municipal expenditure of funds towards the acquisition and restoration of the 150-year-old building.<ref>Anzidei, Melanie. [http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/oradell/2017/08/10/special-rochelle-park-meeting-tyson-house-happening-thursday/554181001/ "Special Rochelle Park meeting about Tyson House happening Thursday"], ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', August 10, 2017. Accessed October 19, 2017. "The long-anticipated special meeting to discuss the Captain William Tyson House, which has pit neighbor against neighbor since the town bought the 150-year-old home two years ago, will take place Thursday at 7:30 p.m.... The Tyson House, believed to be the oldest standing structure in Rochelle Park, has been a polarizing topic in Rochelle Park.... Rochelle Park bought the Captain William Tyson House for approximately $600,000 from its previous owners. Experts estimate that the Italianate-style home was built between 1863 and 1864 for a New York City sea captain, and it is believed to be one of the few remaining structures of its kind in Bergen County."</ref><ref>Anzidei, Melanie. [http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/bergen/rochelle-park/2017/05/28/restoration-rochelle-park-historic-house-continues/342649001/ "Restoration of Rochelle Park historic house continues"], ''[[The Record (North Jersey)|The Record]]'', May 28, 2017. Accessed October 20, 2017.</ref><ref>Scarpa, Joseph. [http://www.rochelleparknj.gov/History/Tyson%20House%20Comm.%20Scarpa.pdf ''The 1863 Captain Tyson House of Rochelle Park: Pre-purchase History and Post-purchase Goals''], Township of Rochelle Park, March 8, 2017. Accessed October 20, 2017.</ref> The State Historic Preservation Office issued an opinion in 2002 indicating that the structure would be eligible for inclusion on the New Jersey register and the [[National Register of Historic Places]]; a Certification of Eligibility for the property was issued in 2015 that represents the next step towards inclusion on the state and national registers.<ref>[http://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/1identify/nrsr_lists/Bergen.pdf New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Bergen County], [[New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection]] Historic Preservation Office, updated August 17, 2017. Accessed October 20, 2017.</ref>

The Rochelle Park Area of Saddle River County Park offers a biking/jogging path, pavilion, tennis courts, basketball court, playground and softball field. The Rochelle Park area of the park can be accessed at Rail Road Avenue, Lotz Lane, and Howard Avenue.<ref>[https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/images/Departments__Services/Parks/Parks__Recreation_Areas/Saddle_River_County_Park/Rochelle-Area-Map.pdf Saddle River County Park, Rochelle Park Area Map], [[Bergen County, New Jersey]]. Accessed October 7, 2019.</ref>

The Rochelle Park Swim Club is a private club for members and their guests. The club is located on Lotz Lane.<ref>[http://www.rochelleparkswimclub.com/ Home Page], Rochelle Park Swim Club. Accessed June 15, 2017.</ref>