[23] Woodcliff Lake is also the name of the reservoir that lies predominantly within the borough, with a small portion at the southeastern edge located in neighboring Hillsdale.

[28] On March 1, 1910, after the creation of the reservoir, the name of the borough was changed to Woodcliff Lake, to match the name of the post office.

[29] On January 1, 1956, and again on July 1, 1958, Woodcliff Lake exchanged sections of land with Park Ridge.

[43][44] The borough is also the corporate headquarters of Perillo Tours, which consists of an elaborate Italian revival where Richard Nixon had an office after his presidency.

Due to Bergen County's blue laws, all the retail stores are closed on Sundays, but two of its restaurants are open.

[45] The Tri-Boro area consisting of Woodcliff Lake, Park Ridge, and Montvale all participate in an annual Memorial Day Parade.

[46][47] The musical group The Front Bottoms was formed by Woodcliff Lake residents Brian Sella (lead vocalist) and Mathew Uychich (drums).

It has a playground, a dog park, walking path, tennis courts, athletic fields, picnic areas and a lake for fishing and model boating.

The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council.

[53][54] As of 2024[update], the mayor of Woodcliff Lake is Republican Carlos Rendo, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027.

[60][61][62] For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff).

As of 2025[update], the county executive is James J. Tedesco III (D, Paramus), whose four-year term of office ends December 31, 2026.

[67] Bergen County's Commissioners are: Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. (D, Montvale, 2025),[68] Chair Germaine M. Ortiz (D, Emerson, 2025),[69] Joan Voss (D, Fort Lee, 2026),[70] Vice Chair Mary J. Amoroso (D, Mahwah, 2025),[71] Rafael Marte (D, Bergenfield, 2026),[72] Steven A. Tanelli (D, North Arlington, 2027)[73] and Tracy Silna Zur (D, Franklin Lakes, 2027).

[74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81] Bergen County's constitutional officials are: Clerk John S. Hogan (D, Northvale, 2026),[82][83] Sheriff Anthony Cureton (D, Englewood, 2027)[84][85] and Surrogate Michael R. Dressler (D, Cresskill, 2026).

WLFD is part of Bergen County Fire Battalion 8, is responsible for fire suppression and rescue services on the stretch of the Garden State Parkway that passes through the Borough (mile markers 168.4-170.6) and dispatching is contracted to Ridgewood, New Jersey based Northwest Bergen Central Dispatch (NWBCD).

[108] Together with Park Ridge and Montvale, Woodcliff Lake is one of the three municipalities that is part of the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, founded in 1938 and provides EMS service to these three communities.

Tri-Boro is a non-profit and full volunteer group which provides free emergency service to those in the community who need it at any time.

[110] The Woodcliff Lake Public Schools serve students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

Both Montvale and Woodcliff Lake, with substantial commercial property tax ratables, have a cost per student substantially higher than that paid by the other two communities, with Woodcliff Lake's cost of $28,521 nearly double the $14,840 paid by Hillsdale (on a per student basis).

Connections are available at the Hoboken Terminal to other New Jersey Transit rail lines, the PATH train at the Hoboken PATH station, New York Waterways ferry service to the World Financial Center and other destinations and Hudson-Bergen Light Rail service.

[130] Rockland Coaches offers service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan on routes 11 and 47/49.

Many people would make the drive to the area from New York City, causing massive traffic jams on autumn weekends.

[133] BMW's North American headquarters are located on Chestnut Ridge Road, and is built, and currently being expanded on land once owned by the Tice family.

[135] Van Riper's Farm, formerly located approximately across the street from Tice's, was founded in the late 18th century and known for its apple cider and annual turkey shoot.

[137] A small reminder of Woodcliff Lake's rural history is Fusco's Market, located on the corner of Werimus and Saddle River Roads.

[140] People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Woodcliff Lake include: Some scenes from the fourth episode of The Jack and Triumph Show, titled "Siri", were filmed on location at Tice's Corner Marketplace.