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Passaic River Park

Park · Summit, New Jersey

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 42 ft³/s over 97 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01379500, as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 42 ft³/s over 97 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
191 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.15 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 42 ft³/s over 97 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New Jersey yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Passaic River near Chatham NJ (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Passaic River Park

H: 80° L: 66°
Overcast
Overcast
66°
|
Feels like 69°
Precipitation
29%
Humidity
94%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
70°
3 AM
Overcast
68°
6 AM
Overcast
66°
9 AM
Overcast
71°
12 PM
Overcast
75°
3 PM
Overcast
78°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73°
9 PM
Overcast
68°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Passaic River Park?
Passaic River Park is a park in Summit, New Jersey.
Can you swim at Passaic River Park?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Passaic River Park rated?
Passaic River Park in Summit, New Jersey has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 18 reviews.

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Mt Vernon Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

Summit, New Jersey 07901

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