Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 - Community Info

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4 Things You Probably Didn't Know about Berkeley Heights

Easily one of the most beautiful locations in the area, Berkeley Heights real estate is in high demand, and for good reason. It's the ideal community for everyone from those looking to raise a family to individuals who wish to retire here.

1. It was named to Money Magazine's 2007 list of 100 Best Places to Live. Ranked on a variety of things including its school system, the number of community events held, and the sense of community among other things, it's an honor that simply cannot be ignored for this little town.

2. It plays host to an extensive park system that not only encourages family friendly activities, but also community participation on a greater level. The largest park in the area is Columbia Park which includes a number of tennis courts, baseball fields, and basketball courts as well as park equipment for kids. The area is also home to three pools, the Watchung Reservation, and Passaic Valley Park.

3. Among many other things to do, every year, Berkeley Heights holds a Winter Festival for area residents. Featuring exactly the kind of community interaction you'd expect in an area this size, there are all sorts of fun activities for the whole family including sledding, ice skating, a bonfire, and enough hot chocolate to go around.

4. Berkeley Heights is home to the Governor Livingston Highlander Band, a nationally ranked competition band which includes bagpipers. The Highlanders are the 2008 Atlantic Coast Champions.

General Information

Berkeley Heights New Jersey is home to over 13,000 residents and covers a land area of 6.3 square miles in Union County. Berkley Heights is located 10 miles from Edison, 18 miles from Newark, and 35 miles from New York, NY.
 

Berkeley Heights began in an area that is now part of the 1,960-acre Watchung Reservation, a Union County park that includes 305 acres of the township. In 1793, a regional government was formed. It encompassed the area from present-day Springfield, Summit, New Providence, and Berkeley Heights, and was called Springfield Township. Growth continued in the area, and by 1809, Springfield Township divided into Springfield Township and New Providence Township. New Providence Township included Summit, New Providence, and Berkeley Heights.

Today Berkeley Heights is nestled in the Watchung Mountains, a community of comfortable homes, quiet tree lined streets, which provides the ideal setting for raising a family and enjoying life. The Berkeley Heights Public School District is an excellent school system consisting of 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 High School.

Residents enjoy spacious parks and outstanding recreational programs for all ages. Berkeley Heights is an easy commute by train to New York City for work or play and provides access to other locations by nearby major highways.

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