Cedar Knolls & Morristown, NJ

Out And About In Cedar Knolls & Morristown.

Parks: Malapardis Park consists of two parks - the Upper, which is located off of Mountain Avenue and the Lower, which is located off of Malapardis Road. Features of the parks include a softball diamond, a newly renovated themed playground, a picnic area, basketball backstops, a volleyball court, a horseshoe pit, a bicycle and walking path, and four tennis courts. Other area parks include Speedwell Park and Morristown National Historical Park.

Airports/Transportation: The main airport which services this region is the Newark Liberty International Airport, located approximately 23 miles away.

Elementary Schools: Salem Drive Elementary School is a K-5 elementary school that values a strong sense of community. They are committed to excellence through a rigorous curriculum, a knowledgeable and dedicated staff, and a caring parental community.

Middle Schools: Ridgedale Middle School provides a diversified curriculum and a school environment that fosters civic mindedness, self-esteem and respect for individual differences; they seek to address the unique needs of the early adolescent in a changing society.

High Schools: Whippany Park High School is located in Whippany, New Jersey, and is part of the Hanover Park Regional High School District. Whippany Park is a comprehensive high school that provides a wide range of academic and co-curricular experiences for students in grades 9-12.

Colleges/Universities: County College of Morris (commonly referred to as CCM), is a public community college located in Randolph, New Jersey. The college was founded in 1966, and first opened its doors to students in 1968. Fairleigh Dickinson University is the largest, independent university in New Jersey, with over 12,000 students, offering over 100 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.

Restaurants: Il Giardino Restaurant Bar & Grill is a local Italian pizzeria in Cedar Knolls, that has been open since 1986. Hunan Wok offers delicious Chinese cuisine that can be ordered online for takeout. Town Cafe Deli and Catering has been serving Cedar Knolls, Morristown, Hanover and the surrounding areas since 1996. Frank's Pizza & Restaurant of Cedar Knolls and Sagebrush Steak Cantina are also great dining options in the Cedar Knolls area. Some of our favorites in Morristown include: Pazzo Pazzo, a four star Italian Restaurant serving regional Italian cuisine, the Famished Frog, which is perfect for business luncheons, family dining, or late night drinks, and Tim Schafer's Cuisine Menu, which serves excellent New American cuisine. Other Morristown favorites include: Mehndi Restaurant for Indian fine dining, Grasshopper Off the Green, an Irish pub and restaurant, Sirin Thai Restaurant, The Grand Cafe, Origin Thai 2, Pamir Restaurant offers fine exotic cuisine from Afghanistan and Middle Eastern area, and Sushi Lounge.

Sports Venues: Meadowlands Sports Complex: serves as the home stadium for the New York Giants and the New York Jets of the NFL, and is the only facility that is home to two NFL franchises. The Red Bull Arena is a soccer-specific stadium located in Harrison, New Jersey, at the waterfront across from Newark. It is the home of the New York Red Bulls

Shopping: There are several shopping malls in the area including: Cedar Knolls Plaza, Morris County Mall Shopping Center, the Mall At Short Hills with over 155 brand and specialty stores, and Livingston Mall.

Museums: Morris Museum is dedicated to the performing and visual arts. Schuyler Hamilton House Museum contains furniture and artifacts from the Colonial and Federal periods (1720-1820). Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and developing an appreciation for the history of Morris County. Whippany Railway Museum has been bringing to life the history of New Jersey's railroads to the public since 1985.

Entertainment: The Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit performing arts organization and presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. Enjoy a movie night at AMC Loews Theatres - East Hanover 12 or Clearview Headquarters 10.

Recreation: Enjoy a round of golf at the Spring Brook Country Club, go skating or play some hockey at the Twin Oaks Ice Rink LLC, stay fit at the Twin Oaks Tennis & Fitness Center, or simply enjoy some bowling with the family at Hanover Lanes.