Parsippany

 

 

Nestled between over 30 public parks, expansive lakes, and beautiful natural surroundings, Parsippany is a Morris County township with lots of character and an attractive real estate market. Situated less than an hour’s drive from New York City, the town is incredibly commuter-friendly, with convenient access to locales like Newark and other New York suburbs. For over 15 years, Parsippany has been ranked as one of the best places to live in America due to its suburban charm, resident happiness, and an impressive landscape dotted with many residential neighborhoods bordering picturesque bodies of water.

 

Originally inhabited by Native American tribes, the region today known as Parsippany was settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s. Today, the township is home to many affluent families drawn to the waterfront mansions and single-family homes that dominate the Parsippany real estate market. Homes in this part of New Jersey are typically built in American Craftsman Style, interspersed with Greek Revival lakefront residences.

 

 

• Many public parks and beautiful lakes suited to fishing and watersports
• Highly sought-after real estate market
• Easy access to New York City and Newark

 

 

Despite its relatively secluded location, Parsippany offers residents varying neighborhood landscapes, from the condos and apartments of the town center to the opulent homes that border the region’s lakes. Parsippany residents are typically high net worth families and professionals searching for a quiet hometown from which they can easily commute to the major business districts in Newark and New York. The town boasts a very diverse population, each bringing their own energetic ambiance or laidback lifestyle that is readily catered for by Parsippany’s entertainment hotspots and convenient proximity to vast green spaces.

 

 

Parsippany's thriving city center has produced many excellent restaurants and retail opportunities. One of the unique local offerings is the H2Ocean Restaurant & Raw Bar. From hook to plate, this acclaimed eatery serves only wild-caught seafood accompanied by signature drinks from the onsite bar and smooth tunes from their regular live music events. For an upscale dining experience, The Capital Grille hits all the right notes, offering guests prime dry-aged steaks, freshly caught seafood, and world-class wine pairings in a beautifully refined setting. A local favorite watering hole and cozy restaurant can be found in the form of the Tabor Road Tavern, which serves upscale American comfort food in a venue plucked directly from a mountainside ski lodge.

 

Should you require some retail therapy, the local Troy Hills Shopping Center is home to 21 popular stores and restaurants, including Target, Applebee’s, and PetCo.

 

Much of Parsipanny’s recreational amenities are focused on outdoor activities, and for a good reason. Parsippany is home to some of the most beautiful lakes in the state, including the popular Lake Parsippany, which provides day visitors with many lakeside beaches from which to swim and sunbathe. Here, fishing is another popular pastime, especially once the Spring’s Trout Stocking event comes around. Another beautiful private reservoir, Mount Tabor Lake, also offers its members excellent swimming and fishing conditions, although access to the lake is dependent on membership.

 

A highly-rated indoor attraction in the area is the Morris Museum, located only eight miles from Parsippany, which hosts many exhibitions involving art, sound, and motion throughout the year. The nearby community of Morristown is also the location of a wildly popular St. Patty’s Day Parade, hosting over 20 bands and drawing up to 70,000 spectators.

 

 

Parsippany offers residents access to excellent public schools, including:

 

• Parsippany Hills High School, Grades 9 to 12
• Troy Hills Elementary School, K to Grade 5