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Council begins planning for Wyckoff/Bridal property as potential open space
Summary
Councilors opened discussion of the Wyckoff/Bridal property, favoring passive parkland uses (walking paths, community garden, dog park) and directed staff to compile ideas and maps; environmental committee offered to help and grant-writing capacity may be used to find funding.
Council members discussed options for the Wyckoff/Bridal property March 17 and generally favored preserving it as open space rather than pursuing housing. Speakers emphasized passive uses (walking paths, community garden, dog park) and the need to consider wetlands on the interior of the parcel adjacent to Waldwick Gardens.
The environmental committee offered assistance and asked to be included in design discussions. Council asked staff to compile ideas and mapping materials, assess wetland constraints and explore whether the borough’s grant writer could identify funding sources for improvements. Several members noted prior commitments to the family that sold the land and expressed an intent to honor open-space uses.
Next steps: staff will consolidate council comments into a narrative and return with options and cost estimates for future meetings.
