THE TOWNSHIP of SOUTH ORANGE VILLAGE

Why We Love South Orange

• Small Town Charm Big Town Amenities
  • Walkable– everything is conveniently located
  • NJ Transit Morris Essex train easy commute to New York City
  • Seton Hall University – Go Pirates!
  • South Orange Performing Arts Center
  • Parks galore – Enjoy snowboarding, tennis, softball, baseball, soccer, playgrounds and more
  • South Mountain Reservation – 2,112 acres with Scenic views, woodlands, family events and even a dog park for your furry family enjoyment
  • Gas Street Lights and brew pub
  • Downtown entertainment in the summer
  • Diverse community
  • Historic homes in Montrose Park

• Architecture and Homes

  • Well preserved Victorians and Colonials allow you to peak back to the Village’s early beginnings. Contemporary and modern architecture can be found in Newstead and Wyoming sections, and close to downtown are a host of luxury, apartments, condominiums and townhouses.

• Neighborhoods

  • Montrose, Wyoming, Newstead, Tuxedo Park

• Schools

  • Seton Hall University
  • South Orange and Maplewood share a public school system, each with its own primary and middle grade locations, and a joint high school, Columbia

• Transportation

  • Bus - NJ Transit’s 107 bus leaves from South Orange Train final destination Port Authority in Manhattan.
  • Train - South Orange is on the NJ Transit Morris & Essex Line. With two train stations (Downtown and Mountain Station) frequent services from downtown South Orange directly to Midtown New York City. The Mountain Station trains goes to Hoboken – where you fast PATH train ride takes you to Midtown Manhattan.
  • Jitneys from various neighborhoods take residents to the train stations and bus stops

• Attractions

  • The Bowtie Movie Theatre
  • South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) - music, live entertainment, , loft space for rentals parties/readings/dance events.  
  • South Mountain Reservation
  • Orange Lawn Tennis Club
  • Restaurants, Brew Pub, Coffee shops, bakery and small boutiques

• Parks

  • South Mountain Reservation
  • Cameron Field
  • Floods Hill
  • Duck Pond
  • Grove Park
  • Waterlands Park
  • Farrell Field
  • Memorial Park

• History

  • The town’s history dates back to May 1666 when Connecticut settlers landed on the shores of the Passaic River. The township’s founders purchased land, known as the Newark Settlement a few months later in July 1666. Residents who wished to farm moved westward into surrounding communities and eventually purchased land from the Lenapes. Fast forward to 1836 the Morris and Essex railway was developed with a single track transporting residents between South Orange and Orange. Fast forward to today, the Township of South Orange Village is a quaint but active residential community with famous gaslights dotting the streets, beautiful Tudors, Victorian and Colonial homes, beautiful parks, scenic reservation, and a bustling Village center. The Village is a popular and well sort after place to live by those who want an easy commute to New York City combined with the charm and engaged community experienced by its residents. 

General Information:

Distance to NYC: 18 miles

Town Website:  https://www.southorange.org/

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