Edgewater: History and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

Edgewater offers several distinct points of interest for a stay: the history of municipal buildings, a section of the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, and a weekday ferry connection. When choosing a hotel in Edgewater, it helps to first consider whether your itinerary is shaped more by cultural history, activities along the river, or a connection to Midtown. The ferry runs at specific commuter times; check the schedule for your travel dates.

Historic Points of Interest

Edgewater Borough Hall was built in 1904 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is also listed in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. The construction date and subsequent listing can therefore be understood as two distinct historical facts: 1904 marks the building’s construction, while 2008 marks its addition to the national register.

The library’s history also includes its own dates. Edgewater Public Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009. Edgewater Free Library was dedicated on February 8, 1916, and is the last surviving of 15 Carnegie libraries in New Jersey built with funding from the Carnegie Foundation. The dedication date and Carnegie history give the library a different historical point of reference from Public Library’s register listing.

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway

The Hudson River Waterfront Walkway offers another perspective on Edgewater. Visitors use the walkway for walking, running, cycling, sightseeing, and fishing. In Edgewater, a section of the walkway was completed at the Moorings condominiums in 2012.

Cultural history and outdoor activities thus stand alongside each other as distinct interests. The completed section places the walkway in a specific location in Edgewater.

Recreation and Ferry Connection

Completed in 2017, Veterans Field is a recreation facility for children and Edgewater residents. Activities associated with the site include playing, splashing, walking, running, and relaxing. At the Edgewater Community Center, the Edgewater Recreation Department plans and supervises year-round recreational activities for all ages. The times of individual activities may vary. These facilities therefore differ both in their target groups and in the kinds of recreational activities they offer.

From Edgewater Ferry Landing, a route to Midtown/W. 39th St. with a stop at Port Imperial operates Monday through Friday during commuter hours. If this connection is important for your trip, check the current schedule in advance; schedules may change. This lets you factor the ferry connection into your plans without assuming it is available all day.

Edgewater Marina & Ferry Landing offers slip rentals for temporary stays. If you are considering this option, confirm availability in advance.

When deciding whether to stay overnight in Edgewater, you can weigh cultural history, activities along the Hudson River, and the limited-hour ferry service according to their importance to your trip. The historical information and walkway describe different aspects of the area than the commuter connection.

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