WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The borough’s new Woodcliff Park is now hosting Woodcliff Wednesdays, a summer series of live performances and community events organized by the Woodcliff Lake Parks and Recreation Committee.
Councilmembers Julie Brodsky and Chris Bonanno, along with Recreation Director Ryan Magee, kicked off the series July 9 with a performance by Rockskafari, a reggae, rock and blues band. Following resident feedback, the remaining Wednesday events on hand will begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted:
- Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m.— The Possums, rock, country and soul
- Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m.— Gerard and Diane Barros, music from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and beyond
- Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. — Paper Jam, electric and acoustic
- Wednesday, July Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. — Broadway Cabaret Night, featuring local Broadway talent
- Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. — Family Movie Night
Special Friday Night Show
- Friday, Aug. 15 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Frank and Beans, soul and rock cover band, sponsored by The Shaps Group
The series is on track to help build momentum and community spirit at the new 2.1-acre park, which officially opened May 3 at Werimus Road and Woodcliff Avenue, following more than a decade of planning and development.
The park features a walking track, gazebo, bandshell, restrooms, benches, open lawn, and a veterans memorial. It was built on the former Galaxy Gardens site with the help of county open space grants and community donations.
“This is only the start,” said Mayor Carlos Rendo at the park’s grand opening. “We are committed as the council and mayor to continue on this improvement.”
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