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Communities in West Essex County

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Click on each of the town names below to be brought to their official websites for more information on each of those Essex County communities.  The Rampinelli Team will serve any area in New Jersey, these are just a few.  Please feel free to contact us for more information.

Caldwell

The birthplace of Grover Cleveland our 22nd and 24th President. President Cleveland was the only President who was married in the White House. Caldwell has many things to offer:

  • Caldwell Community Center: Indoor pool, health club, and senior center.
  • Grover Cleveland Park: Tennis, Pond, Jogging/Walking Trails, and Playground
  • Proximity to NYC:  Approximately 22 miles via Route 280 to Holland Tunnel, or Route 3 to Lincoln Tunnel or Route 80 to GWB.

Cedar Grove

Located approximately 12 miles west of Midtown Manhattan, Cedar Grove is a total of 4.3 square miles and is conveniently located to shopping, transportation and recreation.

  • Hilltop Reservation: Nature Preserve over 200 acres with walking trails. (located in Cedar Grove, Verona, North Caldwell)
  • Community Park with 2 playgrounds, Bocce Court, BBQ, Baseball field and sports field. Entrances to the Lenape Trails which are popular for running, biking and walking.

Essex Fells

Essex Fells is the smallest community in Essex County, with rolling hills, mature trees, and beautiful homes.   Each home is an individual statement of fine architecture.  Essex Fells borders Grover Cleveland Park, where you can enjoy tennis, a pond, jogging/walking trails, and a playground.

Fairfield

Fairfield Township, NJ is located in the Northwest corner of Essex County. It is the least densely populated town in Essex County, with a wide variety of parks, from small neighborhood parks to large multi-use parks. 

Little Falls

Little Falls, NJ was named after the Passaic River Waterfall created from the Beattie Mill Dam. The Beattie Carpet Mill was the main source of employment for Little Falls but was closed many years ago. The all brick structure located by the "Falls" was renovated and converted into attractive condominiums with views overlooking the river and falls, and thus appropriately named "The Mill". The historic Morris Canal, connecting the Delaware and Hudson rivers runs through Little Falls and the areas surrounding the canal have been preserved as historic sites and walking trails. Little Falls is only 12 miles from NYC!  Giving you a FAST and easy commute to New York City via numerous NJ Transit train stations with public parking.

Yogi Berra Stadium is located in Little Falls, NJ and hosts many NJ Jackal Baseball Games.

Livingston

Livingston, New Jersey is credited for having more than 470 acres of its total land as parks and hiking trails.  It is otherwise mostly filled with beautiful homes in a suburban setting with areas of shopping and restaurants, including the Livingston Mall.  Across the street from the mall is Newark Academy, a private coeducational day school founded in 1774, that serves grades 6–8 in its middle school and 9–12 in the upper school.  

Montclair

Montclair, New Jersey is home to many New York City commuters due to its close proximity and easy commute.  Being a mere 12 miles away, there are several bus and train lines that pass through Montclair.  Its diverse population enjoys rich culture in the ways of shopping, restaurants, galleries and even it's own Art Museum.  The township has 18 public tennis courts, four skating rinks (two of which are indoor), and three public swimming pools: the Mountainside pool, the Nishuane pool, and the Essex pool.  It's also home to Montclair State University.

North Caldwell

North Caldwell has been ranked by New Jersey Monthly as one of the top towns to live in and is described by its Mayor as the ‘Green Jewel” of Essex County due to its winding roads and rolling hills.  North Caldwell is primarily made up of owner-occupied single-family homes.  North Caldwell maintains a community pool, four athletic fields, six tennis courts and two playground areas.  North Caldwell is part of the West Essex Regional School District which serves grades 7-12.  The school district includes the towns of Essex Fells, Fairfield and Roseland.

Verona

Verona New Jersey is a wonderful family town. Approximately 20 miles to New York City via Route 280 to the Holland Tunnel, or Route 3 to the Lincoln Tunnel or Route 80 to the George Washington Bridge. Verona is known for its 54 Acre Park, appropriately named Verona Park. This Park Features:

  • 13 Acre Lake for Boating and Fishing
  • 54 Acres of Jogging Paths, Tennis Courts, Children's Playground, Bocce Courts, Softball Field, and a 1.2-mile fitness courts
  • Ornamental Bridge over lake popular for Wedding Photos, Concerts, and Annual Events
  • Children's Garden

West Caldwell

West Caldwell is home to Grover Cleveland Park (also partially located in Caldwell and Essex Fells), a county park named in honor of the President of the United States who was born in the neighboring town of Caldwell.  West Caldwell has several stores and strip malls, and two public town pools, Cedar Street Pool and Westville Pool.  Bloomfield Avenue has most of the towns shopping and restaurants.

West Orange

The suburban township of West Orange is located in Central Essex County, New Jersey.  It is the hometown of Thomas Edison, renowned inventor.  The Thomas Edison National Historical Park stands in his honor to preserve his home and workshop.  Other points of interest in this diverse community consist of the Eagle Rock Reservation with over 400 acres of hiking trails, including views of New York City.  Not far from the reservation is the number one zoo in New Jersey, Turtle Back Zoo, which is a delight for all ages.  

Woodland Park

Woodland Park, less than 3 square miles, is a small borough in Passaic County bordering Little Falls.  Originally known as West Paterson,  it was officially renamed in 2008.  It is home to the Garret Mountain Reservation where you will find the Lambert Castle, which boasts views of the New York City Skyline.

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