Rockaway NJ Community Information
Rockaway Township
The largest municipality in Morris county, Rockaway township covers 45.6 square miles with more than 20,000 residents. Situated on the northwestern part of the county, it is generally a rolling countryside with a nice small town atmosphere that you’ll instantly adore!
The township and its nearby towns have a number recreational facilities to that will surely cater to everyone’s needs and desires. White Meadow Lake, Farny State park, Wildcat Ridge, Split Rock Reservoir and the Mount Hope Historical Park are all found here.
The town’s commitment to protect it’s environment, side by side the county’s industry sector is one of the admirable undertaking of Rockaway township. That’s why lakes, rivers, mountains, and wildlife are still there for the residents to enjoy.
With a unique and diverse residential community, Rockaway offers an ideal, quiet, location for raising a family, and for retirees as well.
Rockaway Borough - The Mining Town
A center for trade and manufacturing in Morris county, it was once known as Rockaway village before 1894 when it was incorporated. About 40 miles west of NYC, it is situated close to Routes 80 46 10 and 15. It was a mining town with goods transported via the Morris Canal.
With about 2.1 square miles of land, it is characterized as a traditional town with a busy downtown or business district, with many stores, hotels, restaurants lining its streets. It’s residential zone is filled with suburban homes, and multi family units.
About 5% of the borough’s land is allotted for parks and recreation. An annual carnival with fireworks is held at Fireman’s Field on Beach Street. County and state parks are also a just a few minutes away for the residents to enjoy.
If you’re looking for a town with a very good school system, reasonable housing and taxes, in a small town feel, Rockaway Borough is your best choice!
Rockaway NJ Shopping & Recreation
Frog Falls Aquatic Park – Located at Picatinny Arsenal, this modern family oriented aquatic facility is an exclusive membership park open to residents of Rockaway Township and partner communities; Jefferson Twp., Wharton Boro, Rockaway Boro, Dover, Denville, rockaway, Sparta, Mine Hill and West Milford. The park features a large zero entry leisure pool that connects to a lap pool; two water slides, kiddie pool with snail slide and water features, “lazy river�, splash pad, Primo’s Food and Beverage service and locker/rest room facilities.
The season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day 7 days a week. (May and June while schools are open, hours are from 3pm to 7pm – otherwise the park is open from 11am to 7pm with several weeks open till 8pm. Contact the Rockaway Township Recreation Dept. for current fee structures and additional membership information or see Web Link page. Visit the site at: http://www.pica.army.mil/mwr/MWR/AquaticPark/FrogFallsSite/home.htm
Mount Hope Pond – Summer swim season begins Memorial Day weekend and is open weekends only until school is out, then 7 days per week until Labor Day. Hours are from 10am till 6pm Tuesdays & Thursdays in mid summer until 7pm. The facility is open to residents only for a fee, children under 5 are free. Shoreline fishing is permitted except in beach area. NJDEP stocks the pond in the spring and fall with trout. Boats are not permitted.
Lake Ames – Features large playground facility, picnic and walking trail around lake. Shoreline fishing is permitted. No swimming or boating.
Parks Lake – Lombardo Park and the Rotary Memorial Gazebo is a multi-use outdoor park featuring a .7 mile paved walking path. Bicycles and rollerblades are permitted. Dogs are also permitted providing they are leashed and the owners clean up after them.
The site is jointly owned and maintained by Rockaway Township and Rockaway Boro. Beach area is maintained by Rockaway Boro and access during the summer months is for members only. Rockaway Twp. Residents may purchase memberships through Rockaway Boro Recreation.
The Gazebo is the site for free summer concerts and other various programs throughout the year.
Shoreline fishing is permitted with the exception of the beach area. Ice fishing is not permitted at this site. Boats are not permitted on the Rockaway Township side. During the Winter months, Parks Lake is monitored for public ice skating when conditions permit. Check signage posted at the park to ensure conditions are acceptable. For more information on this park and available activities, contact the Rockaway Twp. Recreation Dept.
Peterson Field – Features four multi purpose athletic fields utilized by permit only for various sports programs. Three outdoor basketball courts, two tennis courts and small playground structure are open to the public.
Egberts Lake Park – 72 acre park with small lake was recently purchased in early 2006. The natural park features a gravel walking path around the lake, benches and picnic facility. Shoreline fishing is permitted. Boating and swimming is not permitted.
Wildcat Ridge WMA – Owned by the State of New Jersey, this natural area features thousands of acres of open space available to the general public for hiking, hunting & fishing. Visit the “Hawkwatch� scenic overlook and experience the beauty of the NJ Highlands. Several marked trails provide for various levels of hiking abilities. Visit the NJDEP website for more detailed information and maps. - see Link
Splitrock Reservoir – The reservoir and surrounding land is owned by the City of Jersey City and the public may access the water body for fishing and kayaking only from the public access parking area located near the dam. Only Car top watercraft is permitted providing it is launched from the access located at the parking area. Gas powered motors are not permitted. Shoreline fishing is not permitted. Hiking is allowed only on the specific marked trails – other access will be considered trespass and violators will be subject to fine.
Farney State Park – Located in the northern part of the town, this natural area is open to the public. See NJDEP link
Farney Highlands Trail – This 19.4 mile trail offers a wide range of scenic nature opportunity for the beginner to the very experienced hiker. The trail runs from Hibernia to Newfoundland through the Copperas Mountain. Additional information is available through the Morris Land Conservancy website – see Link http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/wmaland.htm
Rockaway NJ School and Community Information
COPELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lake Shore Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866
PHONE: (973) 627-2465
http://www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/BETACMS.htm
BIRCHWOOD SCHOOL
Art Street
Dover, NJ 07801
PHONE: (973) 361-7080
http://www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/BETABW.htm
Catherine A. Dwyer Elementary School
665 Mt. Hope Avenue
Wharton, NJ 07885
(973) 361-7450
http://www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/BETADWY.htm
DENNIS B. O'BRIEN SCHOOL
Mineral Springs Drive
Dover, NJ 07801
PHONE: (973) 361-7330
http://www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/BETADBO.htm
KATHARINE D. MALONE SCHOOL
524 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
PHONE: (973) 627-7512
http://www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/BETAKDM.htm
STONY BROOK SCHOOL
Stonybrook Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
PHONE: (973) 627-2411
http://www.morris.k12.nj.us/rocktwp/BETASB.htm
Morris Knolls High School
50 Knoll Dr.
Rockaway, NJ 07866
973-664-2200
http://www.mhrd.k12.nj.us/mk/
Rockaway Township Library
61 Mount Hope Road
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866
Phone: 973-627-2344
http://www.rtlibrary.org/
Township of Rockaway
65 Mount Hope Rd.
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973) 627-7200
Senior Services
973-983-2841
Rockaway NJ Commute and Transportation Information
Lakeland Bus
NJ Transit Train available at Mount Arlington
Local Routes: Route 10, Route 15, Route 23, Route 46 Route 280 & Route 287
Rockaway NJ Shopping
Rockaway Township has several shopping locations & restaurants.
Rockaway Mall - Acme, Aerie by American Eagle Outfitters, Aeropostale, AMC Theatres, Ann Taylor, Apple Computer, Bank Of America, Bath & Body Works, bebe, Best Buy, Borders, Brookstone, Build-A-Bear Workshop®, Cinnabon, Claire's Boutique, Clarks Hallmark, Coach, Cohen's Fashion Optical, CVS, Dick's Sporting Goods, Disney Store, The Eddie Bauer, Five Below, Flash! Digital Portraits, FOSSIL, Friendly Restaurant, fye - For Your Entertainment, GameStop
Gap, GapKids, GNC, Godiva Chocolatier, Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn, Gymboree, H&M, Hot Topic, Top, J. Crew, JCPenney, Jenny Craig, Kay Jewelers, Lady Foot Locker, Lane Bryant, LensCrafters, Liberty Travel, Lids, Lord & Taylor, Macy's, Maggie Moo's Ice Cream, Massage Envy, Michaels, Modell's Sporting Goods, Motherhood Maternity, Muldoon's Steakhouse & Pub, New York & Company, Nine West, Office Depot, Panera Bread, Payless ShoeSource, Pearle Vision Express, Pet Pourri, PetsMart, Pier 1 Imports, Piercing Pagoda, PNC Bank, Popeye's Chicken, Qdoba Mexican Grill, Radio Shack, Rite Aid, SaladWorks, Sally Beauty Supply, Sears, ,Sizzler, Sleep Number by Select Comfort, Sole' Mex, Starbucks Coffee, Sterling Optical, Subway ,Sunglass Hut, Swarovski Crystal, Target, Team Spirit, The Body Shop, The Children's Place, The Picture People, The Walking Company, Things Remembered, Ticketmaster, Toys "R" Us, Trade Secret, Ulta Salon & Cosmetics, Verizon Wireless ,Victoria's Secret Beauty, Yankee Candle, Zales Jewelers
Roxbury Mall - Bensi, New England, Fuddruckers, Panera, Blimpie, Saladworks, Mc Donalds, Shoprite, Home Depot, Staples, Steinmart, Kohls, Verizon Wireless, Martys Shoes, Petco, Clearview Cinema,
Ledgewood Mall - Ashley Furniture, Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Curves, Fashion Bug, Hickory Farms ,Jo-Ann Fabrics, Macy's, Marshall's, Men's Wearhouse, Payless Shoes, Ruby Tuesday, The Sports Authority, Wal-Mart, Weight-Watchers
Rockaway NJ Map
Rockaway NJ Weather and Climate
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/07876?lswe=07876&from=searchbox_localwx
Rockaway NJ Links
http://www.rockawaynj.us/
http://www.rockawaynewjersey.com/
http://www.recordernewspapers.com/rockaway_register/
