The highly developed and densely populated municipality of Hackensack offers a bustling hometown environment and serves as the Bergen County seat of government. Although the famous shops of Paramus are nearby, Hackensack provides a number of regional resources for the smaller surrounding towns. Hackensack Medical Center, Bergen County’s largest employer, is widely recognized as a premier teaching facility. Route 17, Interstates 80 and 95, the Garden State Parkway, and commuter bus service to New York City combine with train service to Manhattan for efficient transportation. Recreational amenities including lush local parks, athletic fields, sports leagues, and tennis courts.