Location | Commute

Settled in the late 17th century, Florham Park was originally known for agriculture and high quality brooms, and was often referred to as “Broomtown”. By the late 1800s, the area began to attract dozens of wealthy bankers and industrialists, who built seasonal homes in the area.

Florham Park residents are ultimately drawn to the excellent schools, relatively low property taxes (2nd lowest in Morris county), wide variety of recreational activities, as well as many other civic-minded and community gatherings for which they attribute the town slogan “a community of volunteers”.

In addition to Florham Park’s relative proximity to trains, buses, and a major airport, residents appreciate the friendly small-town atmosphere which is hidden and protected by a bustling retail scene. Since 2008, the New York JETS have called Florham Park home with their State of the Art Training Facility and Corporate Headquarters located right in town. The borough is also home to Farleigh Dickinson University and St Elizabeth College and two golf courses. Florham Park houses 40 corporate entities and 100 businesses- packing a lot in its 7.6 square miles!

There is something for everyone in Florham Park - from starter condominiums, split-levels or ranches, to the larger, newer colonials or contemporary style homes. Some residents wait for a tear down to build a brand new house for the cost of an existing house in neighboring towns. And for its retired 55+ residents, there are two communities developments, perfect for planting roots.

Without a direct stop in town, residents find the NJT train line, from neighboring Madison to Penn Station quite convenient. The commute from Madison takes about an hour for $11/one way. Bus service on the New Jersey Transit No. 70 on Columbia Turnpike requires a switch in Springfield and takes an hour and 50 minutes to get to the Port Authority. Driving direct into the city via Interstates 78 or 280 takes about 45 minutes; with the drive to Newark an easy 20 minute trip via NJ-24 & 78.

Florham Park Schools

Florham Park Public Schools is a highly rated, public school district with roughly 1,000 students in grades PK & K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. For grades kindergarten through second, children attend Briarwood Elementary School; for Grades 3 through 5, they attend Brooklake Elementary and for 6 – 8 grades students go to Ridgedale Middle School. In high school (9 through 12), students attend Hanover Park High School, students from neighboring town East Hanover. Hanover Park ranked number 26 on New Jersey Monthly’s 2014 list of the state’s top public high schools.

For local private options Holy Family, a primary Catholic school runs through eighth grade, and the Newark Academy in Livingston, which admits students Grades 6 through 12.

Activities | Recreation | Arts

There is no shortage of community facilities for residents of Florham Park; including a world-class library, bustling Community & Senior Centers, as well as parks, fields, and playgrounds throughout the borough. The town recreation department offers camps, sports and many other activities.

Much of the community gathering takes place at Elm Street Recreation Complex which includes several multipurpose fields, a playground and the town’s first artificial turf field. Plans are being made to include trails throughout the 90 acres of protected wetlands surrounding the park.

The municipal pool is a popular cooling spot during the summer months, and the 7-acre Spring Gardens Lake is open for water sports and fishing.

The Florham Park municipal complex includes the Free Public Library of Florham Park and a gazebo for summertime concerts and other activities. The borough’s Fourth of July activities - said to be the best around - boast an impressive parade as well as a house decorating contest, a social garden with food and beer, and, of course, evening fireworks.

Dining & Shopping

In the deal that brought the Jets to town, the borough gained 150 acres of land making way for the expansion of recreational and commercial space.

The commercial corridor along Columbia Turnpike, consisting of four strip malls, is home to a variety of national chain and local restaurants and retail including, but not limited to, Panera Bread, Trader Joe’s, CHOPT, Kings grocery store, CVS, Lucy’s Gifts, 7-eleven, Florham Park Bagel & deli, Starbucks, Florham Park Diner, Florham Park Hardware Store and more. The corridor adds convenience for one stop shopping and errands.

Beyond the commercial corridor are other destinations for both residents and non-residents. Imagine That!, a popular children’s discovery museum, Florham Park Roller Skating Rink, and the Livingston Mall & Funplex located in neighboring towns.