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Preakness Valley has been a cornerstone of public golf in Passaic County for decades, offering Wayne residents and visitors from across northern New Jersey a genuinely accessible place to play. The county-owned facility sits in the Preakness Valley park corridor, a stretch of open land that gives the course a surprising sense of breathing room for a layout serving a densely populated suburb just 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan.
The par 70 configuration signals a course that leans on precision and course management rather than brute length — shorter par 4s reward players who can shape shots and read subtle terrain, while the overall design keeps rounds moving at a pace that suits a busy public operation. The layout reflects the gentle, wooded topography typical of the Watchung foothills region, where elevation changes and mature trees frame many of the holes.
For everyday golfers in the New York metro area, county munis like Preakness Valley fill an essential role — affordable, unpretentious, and genuinely fun. It's the kind of place where regulars know every bounce and first-timers find it welcoming enough to come back.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue · women | 6,242 | 76.5 | 134 | 75 |
| Blue · men | 6,237 | 70.3 | 126 | 70 |
| White · men | 5,763 | 68 | 121 | 70 |
| White · women | 5,763 | 73.8 | 127 | 72 |
| Red-Gold · men | 4,846 | 63.7 | 114 | 70 |
| Red · women | 4,846 | 67.9 | 118 | 72 |
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