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The Joys of Living in Hackensack, NJ
5
rating
By
Anonymous (
Jul 22, 2015)
I moved to Hackensack, New Jersey from Berkeley, California in the early 1970's and lived there until 1983. When I first arrived, I was shocked by the contrast between Berkeley and Hackensack. My first winter, I was ready to pack my bags and return to California. I arrived in Sep ...Read More
tember, and by November, I was considering not buying snow tires, because I did not believe that I would last the winter in Hackensack. After all, Hackensack had an intolerable climate that was unlivable in winter.
I decided to turn every negative into a positive. I used to walk in the Berkeley Hills and enjoy the view of the San Francisco Bay. Instead, I would go down to the Hudson River and walk and relax by the water. I learned to love living in a high rise. The view from my apartment was great, and there was more sunlight than I could ever have in a single family home. I actually liked living in an apartment. There was a certain atomicity. I closed the door to my apartment, and I was in my private world.
As for the snow tires, I actually bought them, and learned to love the snow. Hackensack is an easy drive to the Catskills. I would drive to Hyer Meadows near Kingston, NY where I cross-country skied. I learned to love the snow. I could go downhill skiing at Hunter Mountain. I could drive there and back in a day. It was very convenient and inexpensive, because I did not have to pay for a hotel. Best of all, living in Hackensack gave me access to Manhattan. I lived just north of the George Washington Bridge, and all the glories of Manhattan were just across the bridge. Nothing can beat NYC for theater, museums and restaurants.
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Family friendlyPublic transit is accessibleWalkable to grocery storesYards are well-keptLots of parksWalkable to restaurantsFriendly neighbors Safe at night Pet friendly Streets have sidewalksA quiet areaSense of community
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Amenities
Are there many local amenities in
Hackensack?
Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.
Parks
Carver Park
Carver Park Playground
Anderson Park
Union Street Park
Foschini Park
Johnson Park
The Green
Baldwin Park
Entertainment
Bergen Museum of Art and Science
USS Ling
Maywood Station Museum
Teaneck Cinemas
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive
Satin Dolls
AMC Dine-In Shops at Riverside 9
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park
Food & Drink
Blendid Ice Cream
Domino's
Subway
Riviera Lounge
Geri's Deli
White Manna Hamburgers
Dunkin' Donuts
Burger King
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Commute
Is public transit available in Hackensack?
Of all people who commute,
19.7% take public transportation in
Hackensack.