River Barge Park and Marina — Attraction in Carlstadt

I drove 4 hours from out of state ..with plans..of launching my wave runner at this location to film a video on the meadowlands …I called to find out gate closing time…and was told personal watercraft are prohibited…due to problems with teenagers…and complaints from marine police…after inquiries…i believe this a false statement… police do not blame marinas for the actions of a person who launch’s from their establishment ..so this state agency is lying to the public in my opinion ,and a prime example of incompetent management …if someone breaks the rules…you deal with the individuals responsible …you do not punish the public…I will be doing a deeper dive into what’s going on … but when state agencies start talking away freedoms and public access..or discriminate against law abiding personal watercraft enthusiasts …this is a major concern …that needs to be investigated. Fortunately I found a much better ramp to launch from .otherwise besides this issue it’s a...

This is a great spot to learn about New Jersey Meadowlands history, appreciate recycled "green" elements of former buildings at the site, and access the Hackensack River, a brackish water estuary which is making strides in getting cleaner every year. Also the launching point for FREE pontoon boat cruises with the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority in the...

This is a great place to launch kayaks for exploring the meadowlands. There is plenty of parking close to the boat ramp. There is also a paddling center here that i did not investigate but appears to have boats available for rent or tours. Also clean modern public restrooms are here as well as a hose at the gravel parking lot for washing...