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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township is located in northeast Morris County. Money Magazine has rated Parsippany th 13th best place to live in the US. The township of Denville borders Parsippany on the west, Morris Township to the southeast as well as Morris Plains, Hanover to the south, East Hanover to the south east, Montville on the north east, Boonton to the north and Mountain Lakes to the north west. Parsippany, New Jersey homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 50,649 residents.
Parsippany is a great town. A microcosm of the United States, it is a unique community with a diverse population, high quality of life and many wonderful amenities. The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, located at the crossroads of Morris County, is accessible to major highways, mass transit, shopping, entertainment and a dynamic job market. Proximity to airports, vacation areas and New York City add to the convenience and richness of life in our community.
Transportation
If you are considering moving to one of the beautiful Parsippany, New Jersey homes for sale then you will find the area a great place to live, and is accessable through mass transit . Parsippany, NJ Real Estate offers a rural setting with convenient train and bus transportation.
Sightseeing in Parsippany, New Jersey
Home to passive and active recreation, the extraordinary system of 29 parks now offers artificial turf fields, hockey and roller rinks and a dog park. The three branches of the local library system have wonderful collections of new and classic literature as well as extensive research materials. Senior citizens enjoy activities at the Community Center which enhance their quality of life and enable them to live independently. The Parsippany Playhouse is a fine example of the involvement in support of the arts. For those who enjoy golf, there are two 18-hole golf courses situated on more than 330 beautiful acres at the Knoll Country Club. A 12 theater movie complex and many fine restaurants provide family entertainment while popular township events like the Memorial Day Parade, Fourth of July celebration, Fall Festival, Veterans Day Ceremony and Summer Concert Series unify the community in celebrating all that we have to offer.
Parsippany’s environment is rich in historical significance as can be seen by at least 50 residences that are over 100 years old, with ten of them dating back to the 1700’s. The preservation of the 1870 Condit House, the 1790 Littleton Schoolhouse and the restoration of the 1793 Bowlsby-DeGelleke House are worthwhile projects that help to preserve a bit of our heritage. The recent acquisition of the 1783 Isaac Beach House and the construction of the Governor Livingston Park on Parsippany Road which helps to protect the 1752 Livingston-Benedict House are part of the very successful efforts to safeguard the cultural foundation of the community. The most famous historic structures includes the National Historic Landmark Craftsman Farms, home of Gustav Stickley, leader of the Arts and Crafts Movement and famed furniture maker.
The Knoll Park is situated within the 360 acres of the Knoll Golf Facility. The park includes two picnic areas with shelters that can be reserved; children's play areas, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, bocce courts and walking paths. The park also contains the first play area in a public park in New Jersey to be designed for handicapped children.
Craftsman Farms
The 27-acre historical site of Craftsman Farms is the second largest park in Parsippany and is the former home of famed furniture designer, Gustav Stickley. Located at Route 10 West and Manor Lane at the entrance to Powder Mill Estates, Craftsman Farms has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Gustav Stickley was a leader in the Arts and Crafts movement in America. As a furniture designer and manufacturer, his mission-style designs are best known for their simplicity and hand craftsmanship. The park includes Gustav Stickley's main Log House, three Stickley cottages that he used for housing his workers, the Stickley stables, stone milk house, chicken coop, dairy barn ruins and other farm buildings.
Parks and Recreation
Parsippany, New Jersey Homeowners enjoy many parks and recreational activity including
Lake Parsippany Park
Grafton Park
Smith Field Park
Volunteers Park
Hills of Troy Park
Mountain Way Park
Governor Livingston Park
Rainbow Lakes Park
Old Troy Park
Schools in Parsippany, NJ
The innovative Parsippany school system is known for providing children with an excellent education. Soccer, baseball, football, ice hockey and roller hockey programs are some of the athletic opportunities that are offered as well as fine scouting programs that teach leadership skills to our youth population. The Parsippany School information includes:
East Lake Elementary
Intervale Elementary School
Knollwood Elementary School
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
Lake Parsippany Elementary School
Littleton Elementary School
Mount Tabor Elementary School
Northvail School
Rockaway Meadow Elementary School
Troy Hills School
Brooklawn Middle School
Central Middle School
Parsippany High School
Parsippany Hills High School
Parsippany Christian School
St. Christopher School
St Peter The Apostle School
Parsippany, New Jersey Homes
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