The borough of Cresskill named as a place where watercress grew, plus "kill," which is Dutch for "creek," is located in Bergen County, New Jersey in the New York metro area. A major attraction here is the Camp Merritt Memorial County Historic Site, which according to the Bergen County Historical Society, "allowed troops to be carried by boat from the Alpine Ferry to transatlantic steamers at the port of Hoboken." Some of the businesses in Cresskill are Griffins Bar & Eatery and Welbilt Home Improvements Company. Cresskill High School is located here. One of the best places to visit when you are in Cresskill is the nearby, 28-acre Riverbank State Park, located within 10 miles of the borough and which is housed in five buildings and where you'll find a pool, skating rink, theater, athletic complex and restaurant. Notable residents of Cresskill have included singer, Mary J. Blige and MLB players, Rick Cerone and Mike Piazza.