Maplewood, NJ
Hailed by residents, Maplewood is a welcoming community that boasts vibrant culture, pride, artisan restaurants, boutique shops, and seasonal outdoor recreation. If Brooklyn were a suburb, it would be Maplewood, according to a New York Times feature on the town. Home buyers choose Maplewood for its direct train to New York City, diversity, and lifestyle. It’s the ideal town for those who enjoy a social scene, as well as NY residents seeking sophisticated post-city life.
Generations of families call Maplewood home. Having long-embraced individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and national backgrounds, Maplewood is committed to equal, respectful, and dignified treatment of all people.
Residents appreciate the local arts scene and events, which add richness and depth to life.
Attend Maplewoodstock Festival (a free concert consisting of local and national bands performing alongside various stalls showcasing local businesses) and Summer Nights at Floods Hill, run the Newstead 5K, join the community pool, watch shows at the Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, hike at South Mountain Reservation, share in the community garden, and shop at the seasonal farmer’s market.
Families also appreciate TryCAN, a non-profit charitable organization that collaborates with several communities including Maplewood and South Orange to offer an array of recreational programs for youth with special needs, or those who need special accommodations.
Many of the more recognizable buildings and spaces in Maplewood were the work of famous architects and landscape designers. The craftsmanship extends to many homes in the area.
Maplewood shares a school system with its sister town, South Orange.