Head of the Passaic (HOPR)
- Oct 13, 2024
- head
- Passaic River
- Rutherford/Lyndhurst, NJ (USA)
- Hosted By: Nereid Boat Club, Inc., Passaic River Rowing Association (PRRA)
- USRowing Sanctioned Regatta
DUE TO LIMITED PARKING – THE TOW VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARK WITH CHUCK-WAGONS, BUT WILL BE ABLE TO PARK AT THE REGATTA SITE. OTHER VEHICLES MAY DROP OFF SUPPLIES, BUT THEN MUST EXIT THE REGATTA SITE AND PARK AT THE NJ TRANSIT LOT.
Boat trailer, tent, chuck-wagon notification:
If you plan to bring a trailer, tent, or chuck-wagon to the regatta, you MUST inform the regatta committee in advance and no later than October 11th, by email to [email protected], so that parking spaces can be allotted.
PARKING
Most participants will park at and launch from Passaic River Rowing Association. PLEASE CARPOOL WHERE POSSIBLE. NO PARKING IS PERMITTED ON RIVERSIDE AVENUE. There will be adequate parking for trailers, buses, car-tops, and chuck-wagons (without the tow vehicle) at Riverside County Park using the Wilson Avenue entrance. Chuck wagon tow vehicles must proceed to the south entrance after drop-off. For athletes and spectators, parking will be available at the NJ Transit lot located at 422 New York Avenue, Lyndhurst. Shuttle buses will run from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM from the NJ Transit lot to the regatta site, dropping off at the Riverside County Park Amphitheater. This is a much better option than street parking near the park.
DIRECTIONS TO THE BOATHOUSE FOR TRAILERS AND CAR TOPS. CHUCK WAGONS SHOULD USE THE SOUTH ENTRANCE 1/4 MILE SOUTH. ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS GO DIRECTLY TO THE NJ TRANSIT LOT at 422 New York Avenue, Lyndhurst.
Passaic River Rowing Association 797 Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071-0440 (located in Riverside County Park in Lyndhurst, NJ. The nearest park entrance is beside 797 Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, opposite the corner of Wilson Street: for GPS use this address).
Route 3 East: Immediately after the bridge over the Passaic River, take the Rutherford Avenue/Park Avenue Exit. Go down the ramp and move right as you come up again, to turn right on Park Avenue, at the Burger King (on your right). Follow Park Avenue until it intersects with Riverside Avenue (0.7 mi) at the traffic light. Continue on Riverside Avenue to the PRRA Boathouse (less than 1 mile).
Route 3 West: About 2 miles west of the Meadowlands Sports Complex, take the Ridge Road Exit toward Park Avenue. Merge onto Marginal Road. In about 0.5 mile turn left onto Park Avenue, crossing over Route 3. Follow Park Avenue until it intersects with Riverside Avenue (0.7 mi) at the traffic light. Continue on Riverside Avenue to the PRRA Boathouse (less than 1 mile).
Passaic River Rowing Association is located in Riverside County Park: Head south (left) on Riverside Avenue for the north entrance (for trailers, buses, and car-tops) on the right (797 Riverside Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ.) Chuck-wagons will proceed about ¼ mile further south along Riverside Ave for the south entrance.
From NYC: Take the Lincoln Tunnel out of the city and you will be on 495W. Follow 495 West to Route 3 West. Follow the directions from Route 3 East/West
From NJ Turnpike: Take Exit 16W to Route 3 West. Follow the directions from Route 3 West.
From Garden State Parkway: Take Exit 153A to Route 3 East for about 5 miles and follow directions above.