In addition, the Recreation Department offers after-school activities such as Chess, cooking, robotics, creative movement and Lego Club. From Pee-Wee Tee-Ball and ball hockey, to a robust Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball, Football, Fencing, Cheer, and Swimming program, as well as the ever-popular “Playground Camp” and summer teen programs, there are sports programs for all kids. A special feature of the Berkley Heights school system is the Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center, which brings together the entire town’s kindergarten and first-grade students.īerkeley Heights has spacious parks and outstanding recreational programs for all ages.
Berkeley Heights is consistently rated as one of the best school systems in New Jersey, with just over 2,500 students across all six schools – four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Our schools in Berkeley Heights are top notch. Our new Municipal Complex, under construction and planned for opening by Summer 2020, will combine our Town Hall, Police Department, Library, public meeting space, and offer our vibrant senior community a place to gather. Other favorite events include our annual PBA Fishing Derby, Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, “Police Santa,” Lunar New Year celebration, and charity 5K. Carmel in July, the Summer Street Fair, summer concerts in the park, and the Annual Winter Walk in early December - just to name a few. The town is known for its decades-old annual traditions and community celebrations that draw crowds from surrounding towns - the Annual Feast of Mt. There’s always something going on in town - no matter who you are – adults, families, teens, small children, and our active senior community, too. It’s an ideal sized town - just over 4,000 households with a vibrant, close-knit, active population. In close proximity to many major highways and major airports, Berkeley Heights has direct rail and bus access to Manhattan, yet is just a quick car-ride away from beautiful hiking trails, mountain views, wineries, farms, popular Jersey Shore destinations, and even Philadelphia.īerkeley Heights abounds with community pride and charm. Ranked #6 in “Best Places to Live-America’s Top 50 Small Towns” report CNN/Money Magazine in 2013, Berkeley Heights continues to be ranked as one of the best small towns and safest place to live and raise a family in New Jersey. Nestled in the Watchung Mountains, Berkeley Heights is a commuter’s dream - it has a close-knit community feel yet is just 28 miles from New York City.
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