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Bernards Township is located in northern Somerset County. It is bordered by the town of Bernardsville to the north, Peapack and Gladstone, Far Hills, and Bedminster to the west, Bridgewater and Warren to the south and Morris County to the east. The town has remained heavily rural despite considerable housing construction in recent years. Bernards Township, New Jersey homes are estimated to have a population of approximately 32,000 residents. Major highways traversing the township include US Highway 202 and County Routes 512 and 525. Bernards Township is within a few minutes of Interstate 287, which provides access to New York City and the Jersey Shore.
Bernards Township covers an area of 24 1/2 square miles with a population of 27,654 residence. Bernards Township is endowed with historic buildings, structures and districts shows the important role this region played in the revolutionary war. The historic farmsteads that surrounded the crossroads settlements at Basking Ridge and Liberty Corner serve as reminders of the lifestyles of those early settlers and their descendants.
Transportation in Bernards Township, New Jersey
Bernards Township offers train service to New York City via New Jersey Transitand direct bus service Lakeland Bus Service
Sightseeing around Bernards Township, New Jersey
Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary is well maintained and has many marked trails traversing the Sanctuary. The trails range in length from 0.3 miles to 1.3 miles and pass through upland deciduous forest, fields, woodland and the floodplain along the headwaters of the Passaic River. The Sanctuary is home to more than 60 species of nesting birds and over 175 species have been sighted at the Sanctuary. The Sanctuary hours are Tuesday through Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sundays from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. (closed on Mondays and Holidays). The trails are open seven days a week to 5 p.m. To use the trails when the Sanctuary is closed, park in the lower parking lot (the Scherman lot) on Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville.
The Cross Estate Gardens in nearby Bernardsvile comprise formal and native gardens, a wisteria-covered pergola, and a mountain laurel allee. The Cross Estate is open from dawn to dusk. Parking is free, and there are no entry fees.
The Brick Academy, in nearby Basking Ridge, houses a museum of local history on its main floor. Featured exhibits include one on early education and a display of artifacts from Lord Stirling’s plantation. The lower floor of the Brick Academy contains a Research Room and the third floor is awaiting restoration. The museum is open Sundays from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. except July and August and holidays.
Parks and Recreation
Bernards Township, New Jersey, Homeowners enjoy many nearby parks and recreational activities as part of the Somerset County Park Commission including:
Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge
Washington Valley Park in nearby Bridgewater Township
Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Basking Ridge
Schools in Bernards Township and Bernardsville, NJ
Bernards Township, New Jersey homewoners are very proud of their outstanding school system. These schools include:
Bedwell Elementary School, Bernardsville
Cedar Hill Elementary School , Basking Ridge
Mount Prospects Elementary School, Basking Ridge
Liberty Corner Elementary School, Liberty Corner
Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge
Bernardsville Middle School, Bernardsville
William Ann Middle School, Basking Ridge
Bernards High School, Bernardsville
Ridge High School, Basking Ridge
Bernards Township, New Jersey homes
If you are considering moving to one of the beautiful Bernards Township, New Jersey homes for sale, you will find the area a great place to live. Bernards Township, New Jersey Real Estate offers a wide range of pricing from affordable townhouse communities to luxury homes. All Bernards Township, NJ Real Estate can be found at the Bernards Township, New Jersey MLS Service. Click here to view all homes for sale in Bernards Township, New Jersey.
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