Basking Ridge, NJ
Basking Ridge, NJ is one of the most sought after communities in Northern NJ. Basking Ridge encompasses Bernards Township and Liberty Corner in its 23 square miles of rolling hills and old farmland converted into classic neighborhoods and upscale developments. This prominent town is a slice of American suburbia at its finest with fabulous single family homes, condos, multi-family, a rental market as well as prestigious estates for sale.
Only 35 miles from New York City, Basking Ridge, NJ is an oasis of old time America tradition mixed with fine arts, renowned restaurants and entertainment, prestigious schools, abundant pastime activities, and competitive and recreational sports. Basking Ridge, NJ is adjacent to two major NJ highways, I-78 and I-287, allowing the capability to commute easily. Basking Ridge, NJ is a short commute by train to Manhattan, is within less than an hour to the three major tri-state area international airports, and is an hour from the Jersey Shore or the Poconos Mountains for recreation.
Walking through town center in Basking Ridge, NJ is like stepping back in time, with the qualities of a Norman Rockwell painting. The store fronts maintain an old country look and these stores are hospitably serviced with vendors who give Basking Ridge, NJ its warmth and character.
There are many events held in Basking Ridge, NJ for the purpose of community and education through the public school systems, local businesses, multiple clubs, the arts centers, magnificent walking and riding trails, the secure open space and park system as well as the nature preserves. The community is well planned and well supported by its people, leadership and volunteers. The website www.baskingridge.patch.com is a great resource for all the happenings near and within Basking Ridge, NJ.
One trademark event in Basking Ridge, NJ is Charter Day in which the streets near and including the center of town are closed and people walk and bike about to share in the festiveness. This in-town event offers vendors, clubs, and businesses to display their cause and offer promotions to the people. There are rides and massive blow-up slides and games for the kids at the Oak Street School, near the playground and tennis courts. Local restaurants offer food and drinks while entertainment and live music keep this event going into the night. A second annual tradition occurs in December when the center of Basking Ridge, NJ is decorated with a 50 foot Evergreen tree and becomes the meeting area for the community on Christmas Eve at 7pm sharp. Caroling is enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds while warm cider and candy canes are handed out to all in attendance.
Basking Ridge, NJ has an ample park system and recreational resources such as Astor Fields, B&B Little League Complex, Coakley-Russo Memorial Golf Course, Dead River Trail, Dewy Meadow Athletic Field, Dunham Park, Farmstead Park, Liberty Corner Tennis Courts, Manchester Drive Athletic Field, Mountain Park, Oak Street Tennis Courts, PAWS dog run, Pleasant Valley Town Pool and Park, Rebel Hill Park, Schmidt Park, Southard Park, War Memorial Field, and Washington Avenue Athletic Fields. The cultural arts programming in Basking Ridge, NJ is well-received through its music programs, Plays in the Park series, Summer Concert series, Summer Family Films, Broadway Theater trips, senior art classes and trips as well as The Farmstead Arts Center and Ridge Performing Arts Center.
The Basking Ridge, NJ public school system is highly regarded and distinguished. School systems clearly impact the value of real estate so when considering homes for sale in Basking Ridge, NJ this is a positive factor. The schools are among the finest schools in the state. Last year, Ridge High School, was ranked 12th in the state academically according to NJ Monthly. The system is compromised of four elementary schools (K-5), one middle school (6-8) and one high school (9-12). The Basking Ridge Board of Education has an informative website at www.bernardsboe.com for each of its schools.
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