Welcome to Florham Park
Settled in the late 17th century, the area that would become Florham Park was originally known for its well-made brooms. In fact, it was often referred to as Broomtown. But by the late 1800s, the area from Madison to Morris Township began to attract dozens of wealthy bankers, who built seasonal homes here. Today, you will find a tightly knit suburb nestled beyond the main drag of Columbia Turnpike steeped in history and community spirit. In fact, the town's Fourth of July celebrations and parade are said to be the longest running in New Jersey. A preserved Little Red Schoolhouse still exists from 1886 that today serves as a center for local dances, religious gatherings, and town meetings. Situated only 40 minutes outside of New York City, this close family friendly community is a great value compared to its more expensive neighbors Livingston, Millburn, and Madison.
Schools
- Elementary School (Briarwood and Brooklake)
- Ridgedale Middle School
- Students attend Hanover Park High School in East Hanover
Commute
Located 30 miles from New York City, Florham Park is about 40 minutes to Midtown Manhattan. And although there is no Midtown Direct train, commuters can take a 45 minutes bus ride from Dreyfuss Road in Florham Park to the Port Authority. There are also train stations in Covent, Madison, and Morristown that will take commuters into the city.
Restaurant and Shopping
Florham Park enjoys the shopping and restaurant benefits of being nestled between its neighbors Madison and Chatham to the south, Hanover and East Hanover to the north, Livingston and Millburn to the east, and Morristown to the west.
In addition to the Jets, professional football team, training facility, and two University campuses, Florham Park has a shopping and restaurant district centered around four strip malls with tenants ranging from Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, and Panera Bread.
Arts and Recreation
Home to the New Jersey Ballet, Florham Park Players, and NJ’s children’s museum, Imagine That, Florham Park has a variety of cultural activities for the entire family to enjoy. Next door in neighboring Morristown, Florham Park residents can take advantage of the Mayo Performing Arts Center, which offers over 200 events a year from classical music, theater, modern dance, and popular music performances.
Florham Park offers its own sponsored leagues/activities, athletic fields/courts, a municipal swimming pool, and the 7 acre Spring Gardens Lake that is open for water sports and fishing throughout the warmer months. The Elm Street municipal complex includes the 16,000-square-foot Free Public Library of Florham Park and a gazebo for summertime concerts and other activities. Centrally located, Florham Park is a short drive to the multitude of surrounding parks including Echo Lake in Mountainside and Lewis Morris Park in Morristown.
Golfers can choose between the private Brooklake Country Club and Pinch Brook, a Rees Jones-designed, executive-length Morris County course. There is also a 110,000-square-foot Lifetime Fitness facility in town.