The township of Maplewood is a family friendly community that boasts a diverse hip lifestyle that involves the entire community. The city is approximately 3.8 square miles, but it doesn’t lack in amenities and small-town charm. The township shares a border with West Orange and South Orange to the north, Newark and Irvington to the east, Union (in Union County) to the south, and Millburn to the west. Maplewood is blessed to have a New Jersey Transit (NJT) Morris and Essex line stop right in the heart of the township’s downtown area. Take one of the townships jitney services right to the NJT Maplewood station. Commuters from Maplewood station can get to midtown Manhattan’s New York Penn Station in approximate 38 minutes. Maplewood downtown is known as “the Village” or “Maplewood Center”. The eclectic Maplewood downtown area has a cute movie theater, several restaurants, a quaint supermarket and various cafés, a diner and an independent bookstore.
Maplewood has a charming artistic vibe. Take a walk through an underground passage leading to the NJT Maplewood station and you’ll see various painted murals and local artist mosaics. Further artistic charm can be seen in Maplewood’s biannual art walks, community art centers and artists’ studios throughout town. The charm is further carried over to the townships unique housing stock.
For recreation, check out Maplewood’s 25 acre Memorial Park. There you’ll find grounds for picnics, playgrounds, tennis courts and baseball fields. In July, Maplewood host’s the annual two-day music and art extravaganza called Maplewoodstock. Cool off on a hot Summer day at the popular Maplewood Community Pool. Or, buy your vegetables, fruits and cheeses at the farmer’s market that runs weekly from June through October.
You are certain to find something enjoyable to do in Maplewood.
